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(CONFEDERATE IMPRINT.) The Ordnance Manual for the Use of the Officers of the United States [sic] Army. Second Edition. 19 plates. 8vo, early 1/2 calf, a bit worn; minor toning and soiling. Charleston, 1861
Although the title suggests otherwise, this was indeed issued for the Confederate forces, with Chapter 1 beginning: "The following are the kinds and calibers of ordnance used in the land service of the Confederate States." Crandall 2487; P&W 5087.
From the Library of the Illinois Commandery, M.O.L.L.U.S. All the books from this library contain a large bookplate and a label on the backstrip; some books also carry an inked stamp and/or wax pencil numerical notations on the title. Each of these lots is being sold as is.
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