Ship-building encylopedia, no descriptive text, only plates, all engraved by Benard. Containing 167 plates, some folding, showing the entire 18th century knowledge of the navy and shipbuilding, different types of vessel, ship's timbers, sails, dockyard plans, shipbuilding yard, also with plates of naval flags. Numbered 1-18, 20-55, 57, 59-81, 83-107, 110-114, 116-140, 143-156, 1-16. Also contains 83 bis, 116bis and 156 bis. Clear tear without loss repaired in p. 139. Worn binding. Sold as a collection of plates
