9780855461706 - New Principles of Gunnery de Robins, Benjamin (4 resultados)

Original Blue cloth hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good Plus. New Edition. 1972. lvii, 95pp. "Benjamin Robins published 'New Principles of Gunnery' in 1742 and this classic work was to influence greatly subsequent writers and lay the foundations of modern gunnery. The present reprint includes two appendices of related matter from the author's other writings, a new introduction by W.S. Curtis which gives useful biographical information and explains the scientific and technological background, and a new summary of contents making for ease of reference." Slight bumping to front top corner of clipped jacket cover. Slight wear to top and bottom edges of rear fold-in. Jacket is otherwise in very good condition. Title to book spine in gold lettering. Very minor wear to book corners and to top and bottom of spine. Book is otherwise in excellent condition. All contents are tght and clean. No inscriptions.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. Facsimile Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Benjamin Robins published 'New Principles of Gunnery in 1742 and this classic work was to influence graetly subsequent writers and lay the foundations of modern gunneryThis present facsimile reprint includes two appendices of related matter from the author's other writings, a new introduction by W. S. Curtis which gives useful biographical information regarding the author and explaines the scientific and technological background, and a new summary of contents making for ease of reference. Ref III 1.

Unknown binding. Condición: Good. Likely ex-military library - likely lighter use with corresponding military stamp. Likely condition is Fair-Good if not stated. All other info as listed. NB note this is a placeholder description and my entire list is being regularly updated with photographs and information. Please enquire for further details for this copy.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. Facsimile Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is lightly sunned to the spine and has one or two small marks but is still in fine condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Benjamin Robins published 'New Principles of Gunnery' in 1742 and this classic work was to influence greatly subsequent writers and lay the foundations of modern gunnery. This present reprint includes two appendices of related matter from the author's other writings, a new introduction by W. S. Curtis which gives useful biographical information regarding the author and explains the scientific and technological background, and a new summary of contents making for ease of reference. This is a must have title if you have an interest in British naval history, the book is divided into eras for example commonwealth and protectorate, revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Ref V V V 3.