Barrett, Lieut.-Commander Edward.

Gunnery Instructions, Simplified fro the Volunteer Officers of the U.S. Navy with Hints to Executive and Other Officers.

New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1863. Fourth edition, revised and enlarged. Blue herringbone textured cloth with gilt anchor and cannon central device to front panel. 93pp + 10pp ads. Small owner's label to front pastedown, spine faded and with minor fraying to spine tips, overall very good with hinges firm and internally clean, in custom mylar cover. Item #180077

Ownership inscription: "Sanford Reddish, USS Curlew" to front free endpaper. The USS Curlew was a Union Navy stern-wheel steamer, that was built in 1862 at Pittsburgh. Nevins I, 218 for first edition.

Price: $250.00