The Army and Navy of the United States from the period of the Revolution to the present day : a record of the formation, organization, and general equipment of the land and naval forces of the republic
The Army and Navy of the United States from the period of the Revolution to the present day : a record of the formation, organization, and general equipment of the land and naval forces of the republic
Add this copy of The Army and Navy of the United States, 1776-1890 (2 to cart. $950.00, good condition, Sold by Sequitur Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boonsboro, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1890 by Boston: George Barrie & Son.
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Good. 2 volume set. Folio, 52 cm. Limited, Imperial Japan edition of only 500 copies. Bound in publisher's full leather. Restored, spines rebacked. Some rubbing, edge wear. Gilt dentelle. All edges gilt. Marbled end sheets. Plates preceded by guard-sheet with descriptive letterpress. Facsimile letter on the authenticity of the illustrations from Gen. William T. Sherman preceding title v. 1. The Army. v. 2. The Navy. Howes W81. Bound in publisher's cloth.
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Some light marks and use to portfolios; some ribbon ties broken or lacking; contents fine. 11 volumes. Illustrated, including 44 full color plates. Folio, Facsimile letter from General W. T. Sherman to George Barrie laid in. Additional postage applicable.
Add this copy of The Army and Navy of the United States From the Period to cart. $1,950.00, good condition, Sold by Sequitur Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boonsboro, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1889 by Boston: George Barrie & Son.
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Good. 2 volume set. #336 of Deluxe Edition. With 44 hand-colored plates & over 200 mounted india-proof plates within text. Folios. Modern 3/4 leather binding over blue cloth. Fine bindings. Library blindstamps. Marbled end pages. Marginal soiling to plates. Offsetting. The text contains an important roster of all commissioned officers from the Revolution through the Civil War. v. 1. The Army--v. 2. The Navy. Supplement: registers of Army and Navy, 1775-1865, and Navy, 1894. Howes W81. Colored plates in order: Part 1. Army. 1. Brigadier-General, Aide-de-Camp and Orderlies, 1776.; 2. Officers of the French Contingent, 1780.; 3. General and Staff Officers, 1812.; 4. General Officers, 1835.; Part 2. Army. 5. General and Officers of Staff, 1847.; 6. Generals, 1864.; 7. Lieutenant-General, 1886. Part 3. Army.; 8. School of West Point, Mounted and Unmounted, 1889.; 9. Light Horse, Skirmish of Outposts, 1777.; 10. Dragoon, 1846.; 11. Cavalry. Charge of the 5th Regulars at Gaines Mills, 27 June, 1862.; 12. Captain and Troopers, 1861.; 13. Troopers Mounted, 1889. Part 4. Army.; 14. Colonel and Private, First Continental Rhode Island Infantry 1782 to 1796.; 15. Infantry, 1810-1813.; 16. Infantry and General Officers, 1813-1821.; 17. Officer and Private of Infantry, 1802-1810.; 18. Officer and Private of Infantry, 1832-1850.; 19. Voltigeurs and Infantry. Assault of Chapultepec, 12 September 1847.; 20. Colonel and Privates of Infantry Volunteers 12th May, 1864. Part 5. Army.; 21. Infantry, Full Dress, 1872-1881; 22. Field Equipment, 1892.; 23. Field Batteries, Malvern Hill, 1862.; 24. Horse Artillery, 1865. Going into Battery: Skirmish before Petersburg. Part 6. Army. 25. Field Artillery. Major Ringold directing the operations of his Battery, Palo Alto, May 8, 1846; 26. Engineers, 1892. Inspection in Barracks. Part 7. Army. [no coloured plates] Part 8. Army; 27. Commissary Department: Baggage Train, July 21, 1861.; 28. Quartermaster's Department. Train of Pack Mules attacked by Mexican Cavalry, 1847.; 29. Inspection at Proving-Ground. 12 inch Howitzer on Canet Carriage, 1892. Part 9. Navy; 30. Rear Admiral, Captain and Ensign, 1865.; 31. Privateer Schooner, 1813. 32. Privateersmen, 1777.; 33. Letter-of-Marque, 1779; 34. Frigate, 1812; 35. Captain and Boat's Crew, 1813; 36. Commandant and Warrant Officers, 1805. Signing of the Treaty by the Dey of Algiers; 37. Officer and Privates of Marines, 1830. Execution of Deserter; 38. Marines, 1847. Part 10. Navy; 39. Sinking of the "Alabama, " June 11, 1864; 40. Unarmored Cruisers, stripped for action; 41. General Quarters; Gun Practice, 1891. Lieutenant and Seamen, Service Dress; and high-powered breech-loading six inch rifle; 42. Navy Department. Ante-Chamber of the Secretary, Washington, 1893; 43. Unamoured Cruiser, 1890. Part 11. Navy; 44. Designing Room in the Navy Department, 1893.
