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"The Art of Defence on Foot with the Broad Sword and Sabre" by C. Roworth, 1798
Item Details
A 1798 antique military manual, The Art of Defence [sic] on Foot with the Broad Sword and Sabre, by C. Roworth of the Royal Westminster Volunteers. Second edition, published by T. Egerton of London. With engraved illustrations including fold-outs depicting fencing stances etc., bound in a light gray paperboard hardcover.
| Title and Author/Editor | The Art of Defence on Foot with the Broad Sword and Sabre, Uniting the Scotch and Austrian Methods into One Regular System. To Which Are Added Remarks on the Spadroon (C. Roworth) |
| Genre | Instructional and Textbooks |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Publisher or Printer | T. Egerton |
| Publication Year | 1798 |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Number of Books | 1 |
Condition
- spine veneer missing, shaken but generally tight binding; loose hinges; page discoloration and foxing; edge wear; bowing.
Dimensions
0.75" W x 9.25" H x 5.75" D
Item #
19CIN086-068
