Buy this book on-line McClellan, George B : Manual of Bayonet Exercise Prepared for the Use of the Army of the United StatesJ.B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, 1862
1862. Hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. Green cloth binding, with blind stamped decorations and eagle on covers, gilt lettering on spine. Advertisements on endpapers, 118 pages plus 24 line drawings of bayonet techniques at end. Condition of binding: Faint shelf wear, light rubbed areas, light bump to top extremity of top cover. Edges: Age toned, soiling (darker at top edge). Endpapers: Lightly age toned. Pages: Lightly age toned, scattered foxing; a few light creases. Overall, book is Very Good. Tight. Free of cracked or torn joints and hinges, stickers, bookplates, writing in text, or torn pages. Not a former library book. Stored in a temperature controlled environment (and no smelly smoker's smell). Considering the book's age, over 157 years old, it's in very good condition. This book explains a system of bayonet exercise translated from the French by Captain George B. McClellan, Corps Engineers, United States Army. He recommended the system be printed for distribution to the Army, and it be made a part of the system of instruction for U.S. troops. Instructional, historical, uncommon. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing customers. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of McClellan, George B : Manual of Bayonet Exercise Prepared for the Use of the Army of the United States. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, out-of-print books, livres anciens, first editions and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |