[CIVIL WAR]. ELLSWORTH, Elmer E. (1837-1861). Zouave Drill Book. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.
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[CIVIL WAR]. ELLSWORTH, Elmer E. (1837-1861). Zouave Drill Book. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.
16mo. Illustrations throughout. (Spotting, small dampstain to title page.) Original illustrated wrappers printed in blue and red (toned, small dampstain to title, evidence of old adhesive repair to spine).
An illustrated manual of arms for Zouave tactics with an 8-page biography and tribute to Col. Elmer Ellsworth, the first conspicuous death of the Union and popularizer of Zouavism in the United States. The cover features an attractive portrait of the late Colonel with patriotic and martial symbols. RARE: only 1 copy sold at auction in the last 100 years; OCLC locates 14 copies.
The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
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