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Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888 Report on a naval mission to Europe, especially devoted to the material and construction of artillery. Volume II

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05911.18 Author/Creator: Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript Date: 1873 Pagination: 1 v. : 300 p. : Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy

Gilt decoration (United States Navy Bureau of Ordnance) on front cover and blind stamped on back. Title in gilt on spine.

Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888

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