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Stevens, SYSTEM FOR ... ARTILLERY, 1797
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$450
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Discovery Sale: Online - Only - Closing Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021
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William Stevens; A SYSTEM FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF THE ARTILLERY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, or, The Young Artillerist's Pocket Companion (NY: W. Davis, for the Author, 1797) With suite of 24 engraved plates at the end. Originally projected to be 3 vols., this was all that was published and is extremely rare. 12mo, full sheep. Lacks title page but otherwise complete; text toned, with an ink stain at the top of the last few pages (mostly blanks); the spine and boards with old amateur repairs.