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C. de. Bonnevilles: Les Reveries ou Memoires
| Article ID | B0271 |
Title | C. de. Bonnevilles: Les Reveries ou Memoires |
First publication of the famous work on the art of war by Moritz of Saxony (1696-1750), general and war theorist in French service. Edited and annotated by Zacharie de Pazzi de Bonneville. Frederick the Great was inspired by these. Title page in red/black lettering and the Saxen coat of arms: "Les Reveries ou Memoires sur L'Art de la Guerre de Maurice Comte de Saxe, Duc de Courlande et de Semigalle, Marechal- General des Arme'es de S. M. T. C." On 228 pages, in the text many opening and closing vignettes as well as handwritten notes.In total 62 maps, 40 plans, 22 of which are folding plans with war setups, war theories, a horseman, cannons and much more. | |
| Year | c. 1756 |
Artist | De Pazzi, de Bonneville |
| Place of Publication | The Hague |
| Dimensions (cm) | 40 x 27 cm |
| Condition | Binding in hardcover with leather embossed in gold, signs of ages, pages uncut |
| Coloring | black/white |
| Technique | Copper print |
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189.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )