1898 Manual of Guard Duty United States Army Book Spanish American War Militaria

Name: 1898 Manual of Guard Duty United States Army Book Spanish American War Militaria
Price: 36.18 GBP
Availability: InStock
Author: John C. Gilmore

by John C. Gilmore

£36 · Offered by eBay

Up for sale is an original, authentic 1898 edition of the "Manual of Guard Duty, United States Army." This pocket-sized booklet was approved by the War Department and published in New York by the Army and Navy Journal. It features fascinating official modification text updates pasted inside dating up through 1895. CONDITION: This handbook is in complete, stable vintage condition. Crucially, there are NO torn or missing pages—the binding holds fully intact, and the internal pages remain completely legible. The softcover exhibits typical age-appropriate shelf wear, bumping, and visible surface staining/soiling as shown in the photographs. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & PROVENANCE: The front cover features a period handwritten ownership inscription: "T. E. Manchester". Historical military rosters from the Spanish-American War show a Private T.E. Manchester who served in Company C of the 1st Montana Volunteer Infantry during their 1898-1899 deployment to the Philippines. This makes for an incredible historical artifact from the Spanish-American War era, perfect for any US military, militaria, or ephemera collector. Please review all photos carefully to evaluate the condition before bidding.

Publisher: Army and Navy Journal
Year: 1898
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good

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