Essai sur l'art de la guerre.

Paris, Prault, Jombert, 1754

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2 vol., 4to: [10]-443-[1], [4]-4-204-[2] pp.; 25 folding pl. (sm. defects).

Contemp. calf, gilt-decorated spines with 6 bands (joints broken, very few tr. of use).

Rare 1st ed. of Turpin de Crissé's treatise on war, with 25 folding maps engraved by Dheulland illustrating army formations in various war situations, engr. title vign., head- and tailpieces. Titles in red and black.
ref. Conlon 54:1054. - Quérard IX:585. - BnF.