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RARE 2 Volume Set
1885 First Edition
Illustrated  

The Soldier in Our 
Civil War: 
A Pictoral History of the Conflict 1861-1865 Illustrating the Valor of the Soldier as Displayed on the Battlefield. 
Only sold by subscription at the time it was published
 
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Magnificent compendium of Civil War images and history was probably  
the most comprehensive reference 
of the period. 
 

These are large and heavy 
bound books measuring 
17 " x 12" 
with a combined weight of 
16.75 pounds.
Over 1000 engravings
A must have set for any Civil War Collector, historian or anyone interested in this important era of our country's history. 
This is a collection of significant historical interest.
Rare two volumn set of 
"The Soldier in Our Civil War: A Pictorial History of the Conflict 1861–1865" 
A scarce set of Civil War books in fine condition.


  Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five,
 by The J. H. Brown Publishing Company, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 
This book is dedicated to the veteran soldier - the hero of these volumes - and to the sons of veterans who keep green the memory of their father's sacrifice on the battle-fields of our Civil War. This two volume set was published in New York by the Standley Bradley Publishing Company, MDCCCXC. 
Sold only by subscription.

 Both volumes are bound with detailed gilt embossed title. Volume one consists of 474 pages and Volume 2 consists of 444 pages with illustrations of scenes, incidents, maps, plans and portraits. 

Many are beautiful detailed double-page illustrations. This is the most desirable, original leather binding.
FIRST EDITION. Gilded lettering and raised hubs on spine. 
All edges cased in gilt. Gilded embossing of a soldier on cover. Red marbled end-papers.   

Very Nice condition. Hinges attached and strong. Clean, bold text and illustrations. Overall extremely well preserved, internally VG. 

"From sketches drawn by Forbes, Waud, Taylor, Hall, Becker, Lovie, Schell, Crane and numerous other eye-witnesses to the strife. With an introduction by Robert B. Beath. History of the Grand Army of the Republic by Paul Vandervoort. 
History of the Sons of Veterans by A.P. Davis." Includes an engraved frontis of Abraham Lincoln with a fascimile autograph.  

With an introduction by Robert B. Beath. History of the Grand Army of the Republic by Paul Vandervoort. 
History of the Sons of Veterans by A.P. Davis.
Includes an engraved frontis of Abraham Lincoln with a fascimile autograph.  

Condition. For their age this two volume set is in superior condition. The corners of the bound books show the slightest of wear and rounding. 
The gilt inlay title on both books is in impeccable condition. There are no missing or dog eared pages. 
All pages are tightly bound and the bindings are in excellent condition. 

Of those found and listed for sale, the conditions very widely. Many have missing, torn and/or dog-eared pages, loose pages and bad bindings. 
If you can find a book, the bust prints have usually been removed and have been sold separately. The prints alone have tremendous historic value.
 I feel it would be a disgrace to even consider removing the prints for individual sale. I play down the condition so as not to mislead any buyers.

Most would agree that the books are in better condition then stated.
Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five, by The J. H. Brown Puplishing Company, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. This book is dedicated to the veteran soldier - the hero of these volumes - and to the sons of veterans who keep green the memory of their father's sacrifice on the battle-fields of our Civil War. This two volume set was published in New York by the Standley Bradley Publishing Company, MDCCCXC. Sold only by subscription. Both volumes are bound with detailed gilt embossed title. Volume one consists of 474 pages and volume 2 consists of 444 pages with illustrations of scenes, incidents, maps, plans and portraits. Many are beautiful detailed double-page illustrations. 

The volumes are in spectacular condition. I have individually checked each page one-by-one and they are all numbered and there are NO MISSING PAGES. 
The full-page bust prints are immaculate. They all are autographed, detailed, with amazing likeness. 
I see no stains, tears or imperfections of any kind on the other prints. The pages are clean, crisp and show no wear even on the edges. 
Even the original tissue paper is still in place to preserve the quality. There are just a few books like this in existence. 
This is an original set made for congress. 
Might be the only complete intact set available anywhere on the web.  
 
    They are meant for the true historian or forever preserved at a civil war museum. 
A complete intact set is rare and rarely available anywhere.  


These significant engravings have been cataloged by another party at:
frankleslie.com/TwoVolumeSet.htm  
 
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