Théorie de la fortification : avec des observations sur les différens systêmes qui ont paru depuis l'invention de l'Artillerie ...
A French treatise on fortification by Nicolas Joseph Cugnot, published in 1778 by C. A. Jombert, aimed at military engineers and artillery officers. Its pictures are small printed ornaments, such as acanthus scrolls, a urn with drapery, and flower swags, that were used as decorative tailpieces and headpieces, offering a designer ready-made botanical and classical flourish motifs for borders and dividers.















