Lot 177
Lossing, Benson J. The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution. First edition of this important Revolutionary War reference work in two volumes. New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1851, 576 and 880 pages, plus indices. Marbled boards, end pages, and page edges, with tan leather spines and corners; spines have gold lettering against black backgrounds. Some wear to edges of covers and leather spines, but the interior is tight, clean, and complete. The secondary title is Illustrations, By Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence. The volumes contain literally hundreds of illustrations. A "must" for the serious Revolutionary War collector.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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