Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and Maneuvers of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; For The Use of The Militia of The United States
Published by Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, 1830
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In good condition. Boards show typical wear with light scuffing and rubbing to corners. Leather remains soft and supple. Nominal scuffing and staining to boards. Public plate on front pastedown. Interior toned with light staining and foxing. Light marginalia in old hand throughout. Light chipping to fore edge. Binding remains tight and intact. A solid, readable volume. Please see photos. Interesting bookplate and great illustrations of military rifle tactics. Includes sheet music for drill and fold-out plate. Seller Inventory # RAREA1830DGJD
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Title: Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including ...
Publisher: Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins
Publication Date: 1830
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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ABSTRACT OF INFANTRY TACTICS; INCLUDING EXERCISES AND MANEUVERS OF LIGHT-INFANTRY AND RIFLEMEN; FOR THE USE OF THE MILITIA OF THE UNITED STATES.
Published by
Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, 1830., Boston, 1830
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First edition. First Edition. Full Leather. 138pp. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and drawings, including 2 folding plates. "Published by the Department of War, under the Authority of an Act of Congress of the 2d of March, 1829." Prepared and issued "to secure uniformity of instruction and practice between the infantry of the militia and that of the regular army". "The Abstract.is deemed complete within itself for the instruction of any corps less than a brigade". This detailed work is divided into 4 primary sections: School of the Soldier, School of the Company, School of the Battalion, Exercises and Maneuvers for Light-Infantry and Riflemen, and Parade and Review. Loss of the corner of pages 135 & 136 with the loss of a portion of 6 lines of text. Light damp staining to endpapers and light-moderate foxing throughout. Very good in what appears to be an original full leather binding or an early 18th century rebinding, in very nice condition for nearly 200 years of age. Seller Inventory # 50465
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