LOSSING, Benson John (1813-1891). The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution; or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics and Traditions of the War for Independence. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851-1852.
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LOSSING, Benson John (1813-1891). The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution; or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics and Traditions of the War for Independence. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851-1852.
2 volumes expanded to 8, 8vo (242 x 163 mm). Numerous illustrations throughout. EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED BY THE ADDITION OF APPROXIMATELY 1130 PLATES AND FACSIMILES, many of which are inlayed or mounted to size. 20th-century half red crushed levant, spines gilt-lettered (a touch of rubbing to extremities).
FIRST EDITION, expanded and extra-illustrated by the addition of facsimile letters, and engravings of battles, historical scenes, maps, and portraits of participants in the American Revolution. [Laid-in:] LOSSING, Benson. Autograph letter signed ("Benson J. Lossing"), to an unnamed recipient. N.p., 24 December 1888. Regarding hand-delivering an an affidavit to the recipient.
Property from the Collection of Dr. Brant Mittler
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