Book Description

THE SOLDIER’S COMPANION containing instructions for the drill, manual, platoon, and rifle exercise, as commanded by His Majesty: intended for the use of the volunteers of this country. To which are prefixed a few observations on first forming a military corps. ornamented with figures of the various positions of a soldier under arms. Respectfully dedicated to His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Commander in Chief of the British Army The 45th Edition with Amendments and improvements Printed at the Minerva Press, for Lane, Newman, and Co (1802)
Dealer Notes
Undated, stated 45th edition, published circa 1802, this is a scarce early printing with amendments of this chapbook style book of instructions for soldiers on Drilling, Manual & Platoon exercise, etc, bound in the original stab sewn wrappers, 40 pages, illustrated with a frontispiece and a double page plate, possibly lacking the rear blank cover, page corners heavily curled, front cover and last page slightly undersized to main text block, creasing and foxing else in good general condition.
Author The 45th Edition with Amendments and improvements
Date 1802
Binding softcovers
Publisher containing instructions for the drill, manual, platoon, and rifle exercise,
Condition fair

Price: £750.00

Offered by Andrew Cox

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