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1912 A History of the Civil War by Benson J. Lossing – Illustrated with Brady War Photographs – Large Hardcover
Offered is a handsome original 1912 edition of A History of the Civil War, 1861–1865, written by renowned historian Benson J. Lossing, LL.D. and published by The War Memorial Association to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil War.
This substantial folio volume combines Lossing's respected history with an extensive chronological record compiled from the Official Records of the War Department. A major highlight is the inclusion of facsimile photographic reproductions of the official Civil War photographs taken by Mathew B. Brady, reproduced with permission of the U.S. War Department.
The striking red publisher's cloth binding features both Union and Confederate soldiers, patriotic emblems, and bold gilt lettering, making it one of the more attractive early twentieth-century Civil War display volumes.
Features
Original 1912 edition.
A History of the Civil War, 1861–1865.
By Benson J. Lossing, LL.D.
Published by The War Memorial Association, New York.
Large illustrated hardcover.
Commemorative 50th Anniversary publication.
Includes a chronological summary of military engagements.
Compiled in part from the Official Records of the War Department.
Illustrated throughout with:
Facsimile Mathew B. Brady Civil War photographs.
Portraits of Union and Confederate leaders.
Battlefield scenes.
Military equipment.
Maps and historical illustrations.
Decorative publisher's red cloth with elaborate Civil War cover design featuring Union and Confederate soldiers.
Approximate Dimensions
Approximately 9½ x 12 inches
Condition
Original decorative cloth binding with strong color and attractive cover graphics.
Binding appears solid.
Pages clean with light age toning.
Numerous photographic illustrations remain sharp.
Light shelf and edge wear consistent with age.
Overall a very attractive, collectible example with excellent display appeal.
Historical Significance
Benson J. Lossing was among the foremost nineteenth-century historians of the American Civil War. This commemorative edition was issued during the fiftieth anniversary of the conflict and incorporates official War Department records alongside reproductions of Mathew Brady's iconic Civil War photographs, preserving some of the earliest photographic documentation of the war. The work serves as both an authoritative history and a visual record of America's defining national conflict.
Collector Appeal
An outstanding addition for collectors of:
Civil War history
Mathew Brady photography
Military history
Americana
Union and Confederate memorabilia
Benson J. Lossing
Large illustrated historical books
