Jean-Gustave LUGEOL
Nouveau système d'arrimage des bâtiments de guerre français, dédié à S.A.R. Mgr le Prince de Joinville ; publié par ordre de M. le baron de Mackau (..)[New System for the Mooring of French Warships, Dedicated to His Royal Highness the Prince de Joinville; Published by Order of Baron de Mackau (…)]
Robiquet • Bellue|Paris 1848|14.4 x 22.7 cm|Broché
Rare illustrated first edition with two large folding plates (Lugeol system; regulatory system) (see Polak 6168).
Lettered spine restored and reattached; pleasing internal condition.
The only edition of this scarce work (the 1845 edition noted by the Bibliothèque nationale appears to be a misreading).
Jean-Gustave Lugeol (1799–1866), who entered the navy in 1813, held the rank of captain in 1843; he took part in most naval campaigns of the Restoration and the July Monarchy; promoted to rear admiral in 1852, he remained on active service until 1864.
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