MURRAY HOUSE MILITARIA
07-26-2007, 05:43 PM
AN ELEMENTARY TREATISE ON THE MOUNTING OF NAVAL ORDNANCE " by Sir William Congreve.
Mint hard cover modern FACSIMILE REPRINT of the book first published in 1811. This book is one of a limited edition of 850 published in 1970. In new condition. There are 72 pages, 8 illustrations and 5 plates. The book has a leather-like binding.
The book provides a description with illustrations of a series of new designs for Naval cannon developed in 1811 and how they were mounted on ships. Congreve describes his system and compares it with that in use at the time. Lots of detail. Great book for researchers, modellers etc.
Buyer pays postage. Multiple purchases combined and posted at a reduced cost. Personal cheque, money order paypal. Canadian buyers pay GST. Priced in Canadian $. Thanks.
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Mint hard cover modern FACSIMILE REPRINT of the book first published in 1811. This book is one of a limited edition of 850 published in 1970. In new condition. There are 72 pages, 8 illustrations and 5 plates. The book has a leather-like binding.
The book provides a description with illustrations of a series of new designs for Naval cannon developed in 1811 and how they were mounted on ships. Congreve describes his system and compares it with that in use at the time. Lots of detail. Great book for researchers, modellers etc.
Buyer pays postage. Multiple purchases combined and posted at a reduced cost. Personal cheque, money order paypal. Canadian buyers pay GST. Priced in Canadian $. Thanks.
Note: All Registered Members of the Military Surplus Collectors Forums, receive a 5% discount towards the purchase of any of our products