The Cavalier Soldier's Vade-Mecum: Reproduced in Fac-Simile, from the Unique Copy Discovered by Edward Almack; [Published with] Certain Prayers Fitted to Severall Occasions. and Are to be Used in His Majesties Armies. Published by His Highnesse Command. London 1648.
London: Blades, East & Blades, 1900. Limited Edition, Number 20 of 50. Hardcover. Format is approximately 5.875 by 7.75 inches. 55 pages (28 pages and 27 pages). Frontis Illustration (The Battle of Naseby). 3 Plates. Plate II is a portrait of Charles the First by Hollar. Printed on hand-made paper. Boards have some wear and soiling. Some corner rubbing. Ink notation of two previous owners. Previous owner's stamp inside rear cover. Includes A Prayer before the Battle. Limited edition of 50 copies; this is number 20, signed by Almack. Edward Almack added an Introduction and various notes. Almack was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London (F.S.A.) and was a Member of the Bibliographical Society. To say that this is limited edition reprint is extremely rare is to engage in rampant understatement. A Vade-Mecum is a a handbook or guide that is kept constantly at hand for consultation. This copy was previously owned by Capt. P. Young, believed to the same person who became the noted military historian Peter Young. More