From the Library to the Laboratory
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
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Lot 32
COQUILHAT, Casimir-Erasme (SIGNED). Cours élémentaire.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
COQUILHAT, Casimir-Erasme (1811-1890). Cours élémentaire sur la fabrication des canons en fonte et en bronze, et des projectiles...
Publisher: F. Renard, Liege. 1855, 1856, and 1858.
Signed by author, all three volumes.
3 volumes. 8vo. Half-bound leather with marbled boards. Black ruled and gilt title on spine.
Vol. 1: 164 pp., 11 folding plates.
Vol. 2: 124 pp., 12 folding plates (out of order).
Vol. 3: 296 pp., 22 folding plates.
Each volume is H: 9 x W: 6 1/8 x D: 1 1/8 in.
Coquilhat was the first to develop the mathematical formula for rocket propulsion, which determines its performance in a vacuum. This formula was rediscovered by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky over 20 years after Coquilhat.
Poor. Spine and corners of volumes are rubbed and bumped, with slight losses. Library sticker label on spines. Boards scuffed. Slight foxing and browning throughout.
Embossed stamp on all volumes: "Artilleriet."
Pencil inscription of "ID 101" library number on interior front board.
Ink initials "K. A. B. B." on interior boards of all volumes.
Publisher: F. Renard, Liege. 1855, 1856, and 1858.
Signed by author, all three volumes.
3 volumes. 8vo. Half-bound leather with marbled boards. Black ruled and gilt title on spine.
Vol. 1: 164 pp., 11 folding plates.
Vol. 2: 124 pp., 12 folding plates (out of order).
Vol. 3: 296 pp., 22 folding plates.
Each volume is H: 9 x W: 6 1/8 x D: 1 1/8 in.
Coquilhat was the first to develop the mathematical formula for rocket propulsion, which determines its performance in a vacuum. This formula was rediscovered by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky over 20 years after Coquilhat.
Condition
Embossed stamp on all volumes: "Artilleriet."
Pencil inscription of "ID 101" library number on interior front board.
Ink initials "K. A. B. B." on interior boards of all volumes.
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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