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Lot 73

NORTON, Robert (d. 1635). The Gvnner Shewing The Whole Practise Of Artillery.

Estimate: $400 - $600

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NORTON, Robert (d. 1635). The Gvnner Shewing The Whole Practise Of Artillery.

London, Printed by A.M. for Humphrey Robinson, 1628.

The Gvnner Shewing The Whole Practise Of Artillery: With all the Appurtenances thereunto belonging. Together with the making of extraordinary [sic] Artificiall Fire-workes, as well for Pleasure and Triumphes, as for Warre and Seruice. Written by Robert Norton.
8 preliminary leaves, 158 [i.e. 160] pages, 2 leaves illustrations.

Bound in ¾ leather, spine title gilt.


H: 11 3/4 W: 7 1/2 in.

Condition

Fair. Damp stained and tail of text, and throughout. Covers with significant wear, tail of spine frayed, covers soiled and rubbed. Some mold at tail on rear pages, 154 to 158.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.