75/2352 [Navigation]. (Dechales, C.F.M.). L'art de naviger demontré par principes & confirmé par plusieurs observations tirées de l'experience. Paris, E. Michalet, 1677, (20),264,(8)p., 1 fold. engr. plate, 46 engr. tables, num. woodcut ills., contemp. calf. w. gilt spine, 4to.

- Bookseller's ticket on upper pastedown. Upper joint split; binding worn. Contents fine.

= Dechales's text outlines, with ample illustrations, the practical principles of navigation and includes an introductory chronological bibliography on the subject in the preliminary leaves. Included are references to Simon Stevin, Snell, Fournier, Riccioli, Schott, Zamorano, Apianus and García de Céspedes. Rare. Bell D93; Houzeau & Lancaster 10717. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE C.