STEVENSON, ROGER MILITARY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFICERS DETACHED IN THE FIELD.

STEVENSON, ROGER MILITARY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFICERS DETACHED IN THE FIELD. Phila.: Aitkens, 1795. 12mo, bound in full polished calf with bright red spine label. Complete with all twelve plates (seven folding). Laid in is a slip reading “This book presented to Tobias Lear by Geo. Washington (documented”. With the book plate of Benjamin Lincoln Lear. See Howes S-981 stating; “First book carrying a dedication to Washington.” One of the earliest and most significant military manuals to advance the principles of guerrilla warfare. A book of great historical importance. This work is cited on the list of “Catalogue of Books received from Washington” found in this estate and sold as Lot 2135. WITH THE BOOKPLATE OF BENJAMIN LINCOLN LEAR. CONDITION: Slight loss to margin only of Plate IV. Outer front hinge started, but absolutely tight and sound. Occasional time toning and a water stain to the margin of folding plate XI. A handsome and more than acceptable copy. 97989 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2002	$6,900.00	STEVENSON, ROGER MILITARY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFICERS DETACHED IN THE FIELD. Phila.: Aitkens, 1795. 12mo, bound in full polished calf with bright red spine label. Complete with all twelve plates (seven folding). Laid in is a slip reading “This book presented to Tobias Lear by Geo. Washington (documented”. With the book plate of Benjamin Lincoln Lear. See Howes S-981 stating; “First book carrying a dedication to Washington.” One of the earliest and most significant military manuals to advance the principles of guerrilla warfare. A book of great historical importance. This work is cited on the list of “Catalogue of Books received from Washington” found in this estate and sold as Lot 2135. WITH THE BOOKPLATE OF BENJAMIN LINCOLN LEAR. CONDITION: Slight loss to margin only of Plate IV. Outer front hinge started, but absolutely tight and sound. Occasional time toning and a water stain to the margin of folding plate XI. A handsome and more than acceptable copy. 97989 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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