This is a complete non-matched set of 3 books. Volume one has a different color cover than the other two. Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, and Manoeuvres of the Soldier, A Company, Line of Skirmishes, Battalion, Brigade, or Corps D'Armee, by Brigadier General Silas Casey U.
These are small first edition hardcover books that measure about 5" x 3 1/2" with a total of 736 pages. The books are in GOOD condition. The covers have some wear and marks, the bindings are all tight. The pages are in very good shape, but have some light foxing throughout with moderate foxing on the end pages. This set of books was prepared for the war department and was used for instruction of the Army.
There are about 50 illustrations in the books with many of them being fold-outs. Please take a look at the pictures. Please take a look at our other books, you might find something interesting. If the combined weight is over 4 pounds. The item "1862 Set of 3 Civil War Books Infantry Tactics by Silas Casey Army" is in sale since Wednesday, July 12, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Other Civil War Original Items". The seller is "littleshopofbooks2012" and is located in Meriden, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.