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1873 First Edition "Theory of Fencing" by A. J. Corbesier
Item Details
An 1873 first edition of Theory of Fencing: With the Small-Sword Exercise by A. J. Corbesier. This first edition instructional manual published by the Government Printing Office was written for fencing instruction for the Naval Academy. The author, A. J. Corbesier, was the sword-master of the U. S. Naval Academy of Annapolis, Maryland.
| Title and Author/Editor | Theory of Fencing: With the Small-Sword Exercise (A. J. Corbesier) |
| Genre | Instructional and Textbooks, Military, Sports |
| Type of Illustration | Drawings |
| Binding | Three quarter leather with cloth covered boards |
| Dust Jacket | No |
| Publisher or Printer | Government Printing Office |
| Publication Year | 1873 |
| Place of Publication | Washington |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Signed | No |
| Number of Books | 1 |
Condition
- wear to leather, soiling to cloth, writing to endpapers, cracked spine and foxing.
Dimensions
0.5" W x 9.25" H x 6.0" D
Item #
ITMG072717
