Saturday, June 28, 2014

"Militarie Instructions"

EEBO link.

I'm interested in the proliferation of print fields here. First, the title comes from the engraved text attributed to Nathaniell Burt. The copper plate is slightly mis-impressed, because it's about 345-350 degrees askew from the page. Second, there's the image-text that depicts a bizarre combination of volley fire from horseback. Third, there's the main text of the letter, describing how to conduct artillery. Fourth, there's a marginal column on musketeer marching. Fifth, there's a Postscript attributed to a "Hermit at Wapping." Sixth, there's the colophon, "Printed according to Order."

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