1775 Lessons of NAVIGATION Dulague French Jallineau 1785 Captain PROVENANCE

1775 Lessons of NAVIGATION Dulague French Jallineau 1785 Captain PROVENANCE

Vincent Francois Dulague was an 18^th-century French scientist known for his studies in hydrography and navigation. His best work was ‘Lessons of Navigation’ which became a staple in European naval schools. First published in 1768, this book contained instructional guides on piloting ships as well as theories behind various navigational practices. While the contents of this book are important and influential, the folding engravings, longitudinal charts, and trigonometry tables are an impressive inclusion.

This 1775 edition contains the highly desired plates and folding engravings!

Item number: #20978

Price: $750

DULAGUE, Vincent Francois

Leçons de navigation

Rouen: chez Besongne, 1775.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [4], xvi, [4], 356, 45, [3]; 52
  • 8 folding plates
• Provenance: Handwritten
  • Esprit Virazel
  • Jallineau, 1785
    • Possibly François Jalineau, a French privateer and captain of the frigate La Comtesse de Nouilles, first recorded as active in 1757.
  • Language: French
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (20cm x 13cm)

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