. J. Nichols & Son, 1839. Print.
Matted and ready for framing. An exceptional example.
Matted to 10 3/8 x 7 3/4 (mat measures 14 3/4 x 11 3/4). Ten separate fortifications illustrated in 11 images on one sheet, showing the following: ancient Greek castle; Roman castle; British keep (Launceston);.....
. A. Bell, 1773. Print.
Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. Exceptional examples.
Four Georgian engravings, matted to 10 7 3/8 and presented on a single large mat (25 1/4 x 19 1/4). This group of prints illustrates well the use of star shaped fortifications, which became the standard in.....
London / Wales: The Society of Antiquaries of London and National Museums & Galleries of Wales, 2000. First Edition. Large Hardcover.
First edition. Jacket edges lightly bumped.
xvii, 185 pp. Roman Fortresses and their Legions had its origins in a conference held in 1992, and contains 11 papers by leading.....
London: D. Bond / Robert Sayer, 1774. Print.
About fine, with no marks or wear to the image. Professionally matted and ready for framing.
Single sheet, 8 3/8 x 15 3/8. A hand colored second strike printed by the Fleet Street printmaker Robert Sayers from the original copper plates used.....
New York: Hippocrene Books, Inc., 1975. First Edition. Hard Cover.
First edition.
207 pp. 10 x 7. 4to. A modern analysis of fortification and siegecraft, following the construction of fortresses from the earliest planning stages through their use in warfare, with specific historical examples illustrating strategic architecture. Illustrated with contemporary.....
New York: Osprey, 2007. Hook, Adam. First Edition. Soft Cover.
First edition. Light edge wear.
64 pp. Color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes who continued to raid and pillage English controlled areas.....
New York: Metro Books, 2013. 2nd Printing. Large Hardcover.
2nd printing. Rear jacket faintly rubbed.
Palatial structures set in the tranquil green countryside or austere strongholds atop unassailable crags, the castles of the world — so often marked by extravagant architecture, enormous parks, richly furnished rooms, turbulent histories and an.....
London / Nottingham: Hamilton, Adams, and Co. / J. Hicklin, 1836. First Edition. Hard Cover.
First edition. Boards lightly soiled with minor loss from spine ends and edges of label, owner bookplate and ink gift note (dated 17th May 1844) on front endpapers, front joint splitting, front hinge repaired, a......
London: Artus Books, 1994. Reprint. Hard Cover.
Reprint. Jacket spine head chipped.
152 pp. Nearly 200 dramatic colour and black-and-white photographs, a glossary of architectural and military terms, and an introduction that explains why particular castles were built where they were, how they were planned, and how they functioned.
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania: Wennawoods Publishing, 1999. Hard Cover.
1999 reissue of 1960 original. Limitation page crossed out with black Sharpie.
xi, 596 pp. Blue boards, gilt titles and rules. Seldom does a book come along with the appeal and interest of Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania 1753-1758. With Pennsylvania's Provincial Quaker controlled.....
London: William Heinemann, 1897. Full-Leather.
Rebound, probably in first half of 20th century. Interior excellent - binding tight, pages clean & unmarked. Edge wear, spine & edges darkened a bit, rear joint of volume 1 tender.
Complete in two volumes. xxii, 475; 448. Crimson crushed morocco with raised spine bands.....
![Item #1665732 1887 Engraving of Fortifications in Burgen [Germany], from Meyer's 'Konversations -...](https://yesterdaysmuse.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/1665732.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1661352927)
Leipzig: Bibliographisches Institut, 1887. Print.
Matted and ready for framing. Single vertical crease down middle, paper lightly toned.
Matted to 9 x 11 1/2 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 14 3/4). An engraved print showing eleven separate captioned images, illustrating several styles of fortification. Structures include: Burg Fleckenstein im Elsass.....
Paris: Chez Levrault, Schoell et Cie., et chez Magimel, 1804. Half-Leather.
First edition. Nicely rebacked with new endpapers, original boards preserved. Royal Engineers Library stamp on half-title and title pages, illegible ink name on title page, corner of title page restored.
viii, 428, 20 fold-out plates. An excellent treatise on.....
. S.N., 1868. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. Exceptional examples.
Five prints labeled plate 1-5, matted to about 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 each on a single mat measuring 23 1/4 x 30. Prints depict ancient fortresses, various well-labeled diagrams of star shaped fortifications, dissected views of coastal defensive.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. An exceptional example.
Matted to 9 1/2 x 7 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled Tome II. No. 23, indicating position in the original work. French text A birds'-eye plan of Fort St.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. Border lightly rubbed.
Matted to 9 1/2 x 7 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled T. II. No. 4, indicating position in the original work. French text. A birds'-eye view of the fort.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and ready for framing. An exceptional example.
Matted to 9 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled Tome IV. No. 3, indicating position in the original work. French text. A birds'-eye view, complete with scale.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. An exceptional example.
Matted to 9 1/2 x 7 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled Tome IV. No. 5, indicating position in the original work. French text. A birds'-eye view of the fort.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. Light rub to double ruled border. An exceptional example.
Matted to 9 1/2 x 7 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled Tome IV. No. 11, indicating position in the original work. French text.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. An exceptional example.
Matted to 9 1/2 x 7 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled Tome IV. No. 2, indicating position in the original work. French text. A birds'-eye view of the fort.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and ready for framing. Single vertical crease down middle, tiny spot above the 'd' in Cap de Corse, some transfer from opposite page of text. Still about near fine.
Matted to 7 x 10 (mat measures 11 3/4.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. One tiny foxed spot in blank space beneath plate, some faint transfer from opposite text page.
Matted to 9 1/2 x 7 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled Tome II. No. 16, indicating.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. An exceptional example.
Matted to 9 1/2 x 7 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled Tome IV. No. 4, indicating position in the original work. French text. A birds'-eye view of the fort.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Single vertical crease down center, a few faint traces of foxing, still about near fine.
Single sheet matted to about 9 x 13 (mat measures about 14 3/4 x 18). An extensively labeled overhead view of a French colonial.....
. [A La Haye : Chez Pierre de Hondt], 1747. Print.
Matted and reading for framing. Faint smudge to bottom corner.
Matted to 9 1/2 x 7 (mat measures 11 5/8 x 9). Labeled T. III. No. XI, indicating position in the original work. French text. A small birds'-eye view.....