Antique 1830 Book US Military Tactics for Light Infantry & United States Militia

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This is a RARE Antique 1830 / 191 Year Old book titled “Abstract of Infantry Tactics Including Exercises & Maneuvers of Light Infantry for the Use of Militia of the United States”. Published by Hilliard, Gray, Little & Wilkins of Boston, this 138-page leather covered hardcover, includes text & B&W illustrations. Some of the illustrations are foldouts. The contents include sections on; Formation of a Regiment; Posts of Company Officers; Posts of Field Officers & Staff; Posts of Drummers & Musicians; Posts of Colors & Color Guard; School of the Soldier; School of the Company; School of the Battalion; Exercises & Maneuvers for Light Infantry & Riflemen; & Parade & Review. There is an interesting 1830 label on the inside front cover detailing the New York State / General Order to hand down such books as this, from the ownership of one Officer to the next. The label is signed by previous military owner “MH Webster”, and there is the name of the more modern previous owner on the inside blank fly-leaf, that was signed in 1960 when it was presented as a gift. The book is in surprisingly solid condition. While there is light surface wear & stains to the outer leather cover, and foxing here & there throughout the book, the spine is still tight, and there are only some short splits here & there along the outer front cover spine edge. The cover is still very solidly attached. It Makes you wonder, whose gifted Military hands might have touched this book over the years! Shipping is Free for this Lot, in the USA! Thank You for Considering My Item!!