Rare Naval Firearms / J. H. Glennon Interior Ballistics, Explosives, 1st 1894

Description: Interior Ballistics with a Short Treatment of the More Common High Explosives Author: [Firearms] Glennon, Lieut. J. H. Title: Interior Ballistics with a Short Treatment of the More Common High Explosives Publication: Baltimore: Deutsch Lithographing and Printing Company, 1894 Edition: First edition Description: 24x16cm, [iii], ix, [1], 152, [1]pp. Errata at rear. Charts, tables, diagrams throughout. Original blind ruled, red pebbled cloth boards stamped in gilt on front cover. Some staining to lower portion of front board, spine, and rear board. Two former owner's names to front pastedown, Naval Proving Grounds stamp to front fly, else clean internally and very good. Uncommon manual on ballistics prepared as a text book for Naval training by Lieutenant James H. Glennon. A very technical work which includes formulas for everything from loading densities to pressures in shells. The ownership signatures in the front are from a Thomas C. Fulton, Lieutenant and Alan Hawkesworth F.R.S.A. We find articles on ballistics and underwater trajectories by Hawkesworth in US Naval periodicals from the early 1920s. A scarce 19th century firearm training manual which is held by roughly 10 institutions, according to OCLC. . Seller ID: 6555 Subject: Science, World History Peruse the Stacks Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 165 USD

Location: Gig Harbor, Washington

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