September 26, 2018 O'Connor's Americana Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2018
Lot is comprised of: Three books and a leather wallet
A) The first book is titled "The Theory and Practice of Gunnery" by Edward Williams, 1766. This British work included "the construction and use of an instrument" and "various problems of use to the practical gunner". Condition: Very Good, as rebound.
B) The second book is titled "Traite Des Legions Ou Memoires Sur L'Infanterie" by the Count de Saxe, 1753. Condition: Fair. Cover beginning to separate, tattered corners on the cover, but the pages are in good shape.
C) The third book is titled "General Regulations. N.Y. State Militia", 1858. Condition: Fair. Pages have minor staining and the cover is separating in several places, with some water damage.
D) The leather wallet has a collection number of "C.M. 7646". There are extensive, faded inscriptions in this wallet including "Post Office Brainards Bridge Nafsau, Rensselaer County, New York" and a date of "June 15, 1819". Condition: Fair. The leather is surprisingly supple, with usual wear.