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Lossing, Benson J. | The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution, profusely extra-illustrated.

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January 25, 07:47 PM GMT

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12,000 - 18,000 USD

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Lossing, Benson J.

The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851-1852


2 volumes bound in 5, large 8vo. Bespoke title-pages added, profusely extra-illustrated with hundreds of inserted plates, eighteenth century newspaper clippings, documents, signatures, letters, and other autograph material. Early 20th century full dark blue morocco, covers with the seal of the U.S. in gilt, spines with raised bands in six compartments, blue endpapers, top edge gilt.


Extra-illustrated, and sumptuously bound, featuring the clipped signatures of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Isaac Whitney, John Leach, Sam Huntington, Louisa Morris, and others, as well as numerous letters, receipts, and other documents.


(Complete listing of contents available upon request.)