Brest, Malassis, 1773. 4to. Contemp. hcalf. Gilt spine. Titlelabel with gilt lettering. Stamps on title-page. (4),XVI,440,(4) pp., 8 folded engraved plates. Last plate a bit dampstained at foot. Clean and fine, on good paper.
The first, and only, publication of memoirs from the Royal Naval Academy of France. Contributions by De Marguerie, d'Apres de Mannevillette, de Roquefeuil, de Secqval, Du Val le Roy, Thevenard, Fortin, Verdun de la Crenne, Blondeau.