CIVIL WAR BELGIAN GENERAL CHARLES BORMANN ADMIRAL JOHN DAHLGREN SIGNED BOOK 1863
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A real Civil War rarity for your collection.....An original copy of the classic book on the exploding artillery shell and the "Bormann Fuze", invented by Belgian GENERAL CHARLES BORMANN [1796-1872], and presented by him in Brussels, October 31, 1863, to ADMIRAL JOHN A. DAHLGREN [1809-1870] of the Union Navy, inventor of the Dahlgren Howitzer, used by the American forces in the Civil War......General Bormann has inscribed the book to Dahlgren on the front end paper, and the Admira...l later added his signature to the title page. The book was published in Berlin and is printed in German. Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 128 pages, no illustrations, and bound in green cloth. The front end paper has come loose but is present, otherwise very good condition.....Historic, and important in understanding the use of artillery during the Civil War. From the estate of Admiral Dahlgren .....Guaranteed original.....$7.50 Priority Mail shipping........Over forty five years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. Payment expected with five days unless other arrangements are made. New York residents add appropriate sales tax. All foreign orders are not insured and customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking........
