1855 Handwritten And Illustrated Manuscript: Battle Formations

[Randy McCall]

Coming up for auction:  1855 handwritten manuscript of battle formations, with colour illustrations. Obviously a post-Perry document, as the words "Perry" and "America" are noted. Perry's visit ignited a "protect the homeland" mindset within the Shogunate, and many such reports, papers and items from this period can be found reviewing military strategies and tactics

 

112 pages

 

Condition: Fair - aged, stained, wear, wrinkles, minor insect damage
Auction ending: September 24

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