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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Adams, Douglas

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Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Title
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Author
Adams, Douglas
Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
New York: Harmony Books, 1989. Reprint. Near Fine/Near Fine. Tenth printing. Signed by Douglas Adams on the title page and inscribed to a former owner. Bound in publisher's blue paper covered boards over purple spine stamped in metallic green. Near Fine with light wear and fading to edges, light wear to covers. Light soiling to rear pastedown. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light edge wear, closed punctures to panels and small closed tear to rear flap. A nice copy, signed by the author.
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Essai sur l’art de pointer by POUMET, Benjamin

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Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts
Title
Essai sur l’art de pointer
Author
POUMET, Benjamin
Seller
Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
Paris: Magimel, Anselin, and Pochard, 1816. First edition. Letterpress tables and 2 folding engraved plates. Contemporary pink wrappers. A fresh, uncut copy in original condition. First edition of this uncommon artillery manual. Here Poumet, a polytechnician, proposes the use of geometry to effectively shoot targets. He provides instructions for eyeballing the correct trajectory angle, taking into account different kinds of guns and powder as well as scenarios for shooting, such as sieges and battles. The plates show canons at different positions and their expected shot path. Rare. OCLC finds four copies in the U.S. (West Point, Naval Acad., Army Acad., Dartmouth) Quérard VII: 313.

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