1625 – Instructions for Musters and Armes | Privy Council Military Manual, Wars in England

Instructions for Musters and Armes, and the Use Thereof is a rare, early 17^th-century pamphlet discussing procedures for organizing and inspecting militia forces under the authority of the Privy Council. The text defines the responsibilities of local officers, rules for maintaining arms, and fines for neglect. Issued during the early Stuart reign, this manual reflects the administrative structure governing England’s county defense. This 1625 edition includes a vignette of a Royal coat of arms on the title page.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Instructions for musters and armes, and the use thereof : by order from the lords of His Majesties most honourable Privy Counsayle
• Author(s): Great Britain
• Publisher: London: Imprinted by B. Norton and J. Bill
• Edition: 1625 edition.
• Format: (16mo) pamphlet
• Binding: Leaves sewn within a hardcover protective sleeve
• Size:  6.75 in x 5 in (17.1 cm x 12.7 cm)
• Collation: [13] unnumbered leaves
• Illustrations: Royal coat of arms on title page
• Contents Include:
  • Regulations concerning militia inspection
  • Obligations of the Clerk of the Musters
  • Penalties for neglect of arms upkeep
  • Procedures for record and oversight

Condition:

Good. Leaves securely sewn, minor age toning, noted edge wear. Text clear, but some loss of letters at the edges of pages. All within modern hardcover sleeve.

Why Collect This?

• Scarce 1625 Privy Council military directive
• Complete early English administrative imprint

Item Number: # 29458