1862 Civil War Ordnance Manual for Use of Officers of The United States Army

  

[1862] Civil War - Ordnance Manual for Use of Officers of The United States Army. Very Scarce - 1862 - Civil War Era. "The Ordnance Manual for the Use of the Officers of The United States Army". Illustrated with 33 out of text Plates. Approximately 7.5 x 5.5 - 559 Pages + Plates.

In Very Nice Overall Condition, with the following Notes. Scuffs, nicks, chips, dings, rubs. Corners a bit softened at tips. Spine good, sunned/faded, with a light surface split at top front near hinge, nothing major (see image).

Hinges nice and sturdy, sound. Inscription from 1862 at front blank flyleaf. Possible previous owner name inscribed back blank flyleaf/penciled number on reverse side (see image). Otherwise in Amazing Condition - Especially Considering Age - Complete and Clean, a Very Rare Volume of Civil War Army Ordnance History. No missing or loose pages.

Interior very clean and fresh, with light tanning, mostly on page edge. Pages themselves are considerably bright, clean and supple. All plates (33) accounted for - NICE - little to no wear - two plates show tiny closed tears at bottom margin does not affect illustrations - only light tanning (see image). Gold gilt embossed Ordnance Department cover decoration.

Very nice overall 161 Years Old. Will be packaged with care.