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

Published by Printed at the Minerva Press, for Lane, Newman, and Co, 1111

  • Softcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 5.

Seller: Andrew Cox PBFA, Shropshire, United KingdomAndrew Cox PBFA

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since November 28, 2008

Association member: PBFA

Softcover

Condition: Used - Good

£ 475.00

£ 19.50 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

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. Although reprinted many times, all issues seem to be very scarce. This is a lighter item, shipping costs will be reduced accordingly at checkout where possible.

Seller Inventory # 003622

Bibliographic details

Title
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
Author
Anon
Publisher
Printed at the Minerva Press, for Lane, Newman, and Co
Publication year
1111
Condition
Good
Binding
Soft cover

Andrew Cox PBFA

Shropshire, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since November 28, 2008

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item5 to 10 business days14 to 45 business days
First item£ 19.50£ 19.50
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Paypal

Store description

Offering Rare and interesting Books on all Subjects with an emphasis on Fine Bindings, Manuscript Material, Early Boys Adventure Fiction, Early Science Fiction, Jules Verne, Jane Austen and Early Literature, Poetry, Geology, Palaeontology,also Shropshire interest, Member of the P.B.F.A.

Specialty

Paleontology, Geology, Literature, Bindings, Jane Austen, Jules Verne

Association member

  • Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Eon Books Limited

16 Garbett Road, Aqueduct
Telford, United Kingdom TF4 3RX