The Art of War.
Philadelphia: Robert Bell, 1776. [8], 264 pp., 8vo (192 x 115 mm). [And:] Major General de GRANDMAISON. A Treatise on the Military Service, of Light Horse, and Light Infantry, in the Field, and in Fortified Places . Philadelphia: Robert Bell, 1777. Translated by Lewis Nicola. [4], 228 pp., 8vo (195 x 120 mm). Together, 2 volumes. Near uniform contemporary calf, spines with raised bands and ruled in gilt, gilt-lettered W on first volume and G on the other. Housed together in cloth chemises and morocco backed slipcase. Condition : minor foxing; worn along extremities, front cover of second vol. detached. Provenance : Joseph Hiller (signature in first vol.); Naval Office, Port of Salem (blindstamp in first vol.). two early american military manuals, issued in philadelphia at the beginning of the war . These manuals, each English translations of earlier French works, were issued separately but were intended as a set by the publisher and are often found together. Joseph Hiller the early owner of this copy of the Art of War, served as a Captain of a Salem company during Lexington and Concord and was later commissioned a Major in the Continental Army (and later as the Collector of Customs at Salem, explaining the blindstamp). Evans 14816 and 15319; Hildeburn 3412 and 35513.
The Art of War.
Philadelphia: Robert Bell, 1776. [8], 264 pp., 8vo (192 x 115 mm). [And:] Major General de GRANDMAISON. A Treatise on the Military Service, of Light Horse, and Light Infantry, in the Field, and in Fortified Places . Philadelphia: Robert Bell, 1777. Translated by Lewis Nicola. [4], 228 pp., 8vo (195 x 120 mm). Together, 2 volumes. Near uniform contemporary calf, spines with raised bands and ruled in gilt, gilt-lettered W on first volume and G on the other. Housed together in cloth chemises and morocco backed slipcase. Condition : minor foxing; worn along extremities, front cover of second vol. detached. Provenance : Joseph Hiller (signature in first vol.); Naval Office, Port of Salem (blindstamp in first vol.). two early american military manuals, issued in philadelphia at the beginning of the war . These manuals, each English translations of earlier French works, were issued separately but were intended as a set by the publisher and are often found together. Joseph Hiller the early owner of this copy of the Art of War, served as a Captain of a Salem company during Lexington and Concord and was later commissioned a Major in the Continental Army (and later as the Collector of Customs at Salem, explaining the blindstamp). Evans 14816 and 15319; Hildeburn 3412 and 35513.
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