31 - Baron De Steuben Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States (Vermont: Anthony Haswell, 1794, 12th Edition)

Baron De Steuben Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States (Vermont: Anthony Haswell, 1794, 12th Edition) Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben (Prussian-American, 1730-1794). Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States. The Twelfth Edition. Printed in Vermont by Anthony Haswell, 1794. This pocket-sized duodecimo military manual, widely known as the Blue Book, features the additional section, The Manual Exercise & Evolutions of the Cavalry, as practised in the late American Army. The front flyleaf bears a handwritten ink inscription from 1927. The folded plates engraved by Timothy Harrison are missing. 6 1/2" H x 4" W. Location: 19B CONDITION: The leather binding shows heavy shelf wear, with significant rubbing and loss to the edges, corners, and spine (photo 2, 8, 11). The spine label is intact but shows minor surface wear (photo 11). The front hinge appears fragile with partial detachment of the cover (photo 4, 11). Interior pages exhibit widespread foxing, heavy staining, and occasional corner creases (photo 4, 5, 6, 7). A fragment of paper is present at the lower right corner of a page (photo 7). The text block remains intact but shows general age-toning throughout. The folded plates engraved by Timothy Harrison are missing. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.