Report of the Board on Fortifications or Other Defenses appointed by the President of the United States under the Provisions of the Act of Congress approved March 3, 1885. two volumes: Text and Plates [House of Representatives Executive Document No. 49] Endicott, William C.

. . . . 4to, hardcovers. No djs, maroon cloth. Vg condition. Privately rebound, leather/gilt title labels; covers clean, unworn, bindings sturdy and tight. Numerous foldout Plates in Plates volume split at fold lines, separated sections laid in. Missing Plates 25 and 26, which appear to be further illustrations of damage to metal targets by different projectiles. (preceded by 17 similar Plates). Text volume clean, free of writing or marking. history military construction engineering united states 19th century