1884 Deeds of Daring by Both Blue and Gray – D.M. Kelsey – Civil War Illustrated For Sale

Original 1884 edition of Deeds of Daring by Both Blue and Gray by D. M. Kelsey, published by Sun Publishing Co., St. Louis.A fascinating 19th-century account of the American Civil War featuring dramatic stories of soldiers, scouts, spies, prison escapes, battlefield exploits, personal adventures and acts of bravery by participants on both the Union and Confederate sides.The book is profusely illustrated with numerous period engravings and retains its attractive original blue pictorial cloth binding with gilt lettering and Civil War decoration.Details:* Title: Deeds of Daring by Both Blue and Gray
* Author: D. M. Kelsey
* Publisher: Sun Publishing Co., St. Louis
* Publication date: 1884
* Copyright: 1883, H. B. Scammell
* Original hardcover pictorial cloth binding
* Profusely illustrated
* American Civil War / Americana / Military HistoryCondition:
Antique book showing expected wear from approximately 140 years of age. Original covers and spine show rubbing, edge and corner wear, fraying at the spine ends and some loss/wear to the spine decoration. Front cover decoration and gilt lettering remain quite attractive. Interior pages show normal age toning but appear generally clean and well preserved. Please examine all photographs carefully for binding and overall condition.A wonderful original Victorian-era Civil War volume for a collector of Civil War history, Americana, antique books or 19th-century illustrated books.This is the actual 1884 book shown in the photographs, not a modern reproduction.