#3042 • Collection of 19th century United States Military Manuals

Part of Home & Decor | April 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $90.00

Status: Sold

Collection of 4 Nineteenth century United States military manuals including: 1.) “A Handbook for Infantry, containing the first principles of Military Discipline, founded on rational method, intended to explain in a familiar and practical manner, for the use of the Military Force of the United States”, fourth edition by William Duane, printed for the author, Philadelphia, 1813. Book presents original boards, taped spine and is housed in late 19th/early 20th century clam shell case. Front interior board presents bookplate of Cornelius Heathcote Rodes and back interior board presents bookplate of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and a label of Raymond L.J. Riling, seller and collector of arms books. Book interior exhibits some foxing. Raymond Lawrence Joseph Riling (1896 - 1974) was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1920 becoming a noted architect and builder in Philadelphia. Later in life he became a expert in antique firearms and books related to that subject. 2.) “Regulations for the Army of the United States, 1857” published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1857. Volume presents a late 19th/early 20th century cloth rebind. Interior front board presents bookplate of Raymond Lawrence Joseph Riling, 3.) “The General Regulations for the Military Forces of the State of New York 1858” published by Weed, Parsons & Co., Albany, New York. Volume presents a late 19th/early 20th century leather rebind. Interior front board presents bookplate of Raymond Lawrence Joseph Riling. Flyleaf presents pencil inscription “Col. Darlington, State Staff, Albany”. 4.) “The General Regulations for the Military Forces of the State of New York 1870” published by Weed, Parsons & Co., Albany, New York. Volume presents a early 20th century leather rebind. Interior front board presents bookplate of Raymond Lawrence Joseph Riling.