LE GUIDE DES OFFICIERS PARTICULIERS EN CAMPAGNE ou des Connoissances Militaires Necessaires Pendant la Guerre aux Officiers Particuliers.

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  • SIGNED Full calf
  • Paris: L. Cellot, 1785
By Lacuee, Jean Gerard, Comte de Cessac
Paris: L. Cellot, 1785. First Edition. Full calf. Near fine. 8vo. 2 Volumes. 496;456, (4)pp. Complete with 17 folding engraved plates. A beautiful set in original mottled calf, ornately gilt spines, with red & black spine labels. On the top of both titles is the signature "Rochelambert".


First edition of this training manual for officers in the French Royal Army. At the time of this publication the author was an infantry Captain. He later became a General and served as Minister of War under Napoleon I. The fine plates show military forts, battle tactics, weapons, etc. Note: The "Rochelambert" who has signed both titles is quite possibly Henri de la Rochelambert (1789-1863), French military officer and Senator.

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