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Confederate Bookseller's Handbill

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:112.00 USD Estimated At:450.00 - 650.00 USD
Confederate Bookseller's Handbill
<B>Confederate Bookseller's Handbill,</B></I> one page, 5.25" x 8.5", Houston, Texas, October, 1861. Headlined "Books For The Times! / Military Works! / Prepare For War!", this advertisement for James Burke's establishment touts essential tutorials for Texans in the Confederate Army. These include "School of the Guides", "Army Regulations", "Manual of Instruction" and "Infantry Tactics". In addition to these titles, Burke has penned six more available works into the margins. This imprint is not cataloged in Parrish & Willingham. Toned paper with small separation to upper left corner. A few small areas of paper loss, but sound nonetheless. Overall very good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)