Hand Book for Infantry.
1814. 5th. [WAR OF 1812]. William Duane. "Hand Book for Infantry." 5th ed. Philadelphia: Printed for the author, 1813. 8vo, original boards; With 12 leaves of plates, figures in text. (i)-vii, (viii-blank), (1)-112 pages, 12 plates. American Imprints 28364 (locating 1 copy); this edition not recorded in OCLC. The rare, privately-printed edition rendered highly desirable by the folksy drawings of the uniform worn by the Washington Rifle Company of Philadelphia in the War of 1812, including coat, hat and military cap with notes, all drawn with ink on the front "blue board" cover of the work. The title page is inscribed with the name of the probable artist, the unit's commander: "Wm. Lippincot / Augt. 30. 1814 / First Indpt[?] / W R Company." Very few drawings or details exist for American uniforms worn during the war that are contemporary to period. CONDITION: Very good, some edge wear to the covers and spine; uniform toning to the pages. Item #66
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