Militaria - TARTIGLIA (N.). THREE BOOKS OF THE COLLOQUIES co - Lot 74

Militaria - TARTIGLIA (N.). THREE BOOKS OF THE COLLOQUIES concerning the arte of shooting in great and small peeces of artillerie... translated into English by Cyprian Lucar... London: [Thomas Dawson] for John Harrison, 1588. In-4° of [8]-80-[2]-120 pages, half brown morocco with corners (19th century binding). First English edition by Cyprian Lucar, dedicated to King Henry VIII. Illustrated with 3 tables (1 folding), 3 engraved plates and numerous woodcuts in the text depicting artillery pieces and strategic military positions. Title restored with missing parts, 1 table and the 3 plates repaired with missing parts, numerous restorations to leaves, wetness. Also included: - SPECCHIO MILITARE. Mantova, Pazzoni, 1768. In-4°, antique half vellum. Copy lacking about a hundred pages. 4 folding plates. Poor condition. SET OF 2 VOLUMES.