THE EXERCISE OF ARMS IN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY

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Item Code: B4137

By Capt. Ernest W. Peterkin, USNR, (ret.) Published by the Museum Restoration Service, Alexandria By, NY, 1989. Limited Edition, number “358” of 600 Copies. 286 pp., ills. Brown glazed cloth, with photo-finish paper, 11.25 x 8.5”, with gilt spine lettering and red title labe. Exhibits light wear at the extremities, with chipped foot of the spine. Else VG, with tight spine.

A magnificent revolutionary war reference book…”Being a Study of the Manual of the Firelock as set forth by Major-General von Steuben to which is added the Motions for the Manual of the Non-Commissioned Officer, the Espontoon and the Sword as prescribed by contemporary Auathorities and explained in the Miniatiae through the utilization of a live Model displayed in 1,OOO photographic and artistic Plates.” A scarce and superb collectible.  [jp]

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