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MACERONI, Francis (1788-1846). Defensive Instructions for the People.

Estimate: $200 - $400

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MACERONI, Francis (1788-1846). Defensive Instructions for the People. First Edition.

London: Printed and published by J. Smith ..., [1832].

Defensive instructions for the people: containing the new and improved combination of arms, called foot lancers: miscellaneous instructions on the subject of small arms and ammunition: street and house fighting, and field fortification, by Francis Maceroni.
8, 72 p., 6 folded leaves of plates (5 colored): col. ill.

Bound in speckled boards, new leather spine.


H: 8 1/2 W: 5 1/2 in.

With dealer description laid in. With “G. M. Scholey,” in ink on front pastedown endpaper.

Condition

Very Good.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.