Invictus, Decatur, MI, 2002.  Reproduction of the Fifth Edition Revised published by D. Van Nostrand, New York, 1864.  Small trade size soft cover, text to page 70, followed by 40 one-sided plates illustrating Kelton’s Bayonet Exercises, then D. Van Nostrand’s catalogue of publications.  Wraps show a bit of edge and cover wear, light creases.  A bit of ink at top of title page; remainder of interior clean and unmarked.  Illustrations in black & white.  ‘It is simply the theory of the attack and defence of the sword applied to the bayonet, on the authority of men skilled in the use of arms. … The Manual contains practical lessons in fencing, and prescribes the defence against cavalry, and the manner of conducting a contest with a swordsman.’ (from Preface)