1865 History Of The Civil War United States Book Samuel Schmucker Antique First
Item History & Price
The History of The Civil War of the United States:
Its Cause, Origin, Progress and Conclusion. Containing Full, Impartial, and Graphic Descriptions of the Various Military and Naval Engagements, with the Heroic Deeds Achieved by Armies and Individuals, Touching Scenes and Incidents in the Camp, the Cabin, the Field and the Hospital, and Biographical Sketches of Its Heroes
Samuel Schmucker
1865
Contemporaneous view of the Civil War written through its conclusion, publ...ished in 1865 and likely a first edition.
Historically fascinating it reads more like an 1860's newspaper account than a history book.
Steel engraved plates including over 150 portraits of generals, battles maps and diagrams. Plates have high contrast. Some have foxing; separated by tissue.
Condition is fair to poor. Front cover separated from binding and deteriorated. Loose binding . Pages are tight with some foxing, yellowing, staining, discoloration, wear, etc. throughout but still high;y readable.
Printer Jones Brothers & Company of Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Boston. Printed in Philadelphia by S. A. George, stereotyper.
Please see photos for condition. Sold as is.
Inscribed to Elsa Heswick as of October 16, 1866.
Its Cause, Origin, Progress and Conclusion. Containing Full, Impartial, and Graphic Descriptions of the Various Military and Naval Engagements, with the Heroic Deeds Achieved by Armies and Individuals, Touching Scenes and Incidents in the Camp, the Cabin, the Field and the Hospital, and Biographical Sketches of Its Heroes
Samuel Schmucker
1865
Contemporaneous view of the Civil War written through its conclusion, publ...ished in 1865 and likely a first edition.
Historically fascinating it reads more like an 1860's newspaper account than a history book.
Steel engraved plates including over 150 portraits of generals, battles maps and diagrams. Plates have high contrast. Some have foxing; separated by tissue.
Condition is fair to poor. Front cover separated from binding and deteriorated. Loose binding . Pages are tight with some foxing, yellowing, staining, discoloration, wear, etc. throughout but still high;y readable.
Printer Jones Brothers & Company of Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Boston. Printed in Philadelphia by S. A. George, stereotyper.
Please see photos for condition. Sold as is.
Inscribed to Elsa Heswick as of October 16, 1866.
