CARICATURES PERTAINING TO THE CIVIL WAR; Reproduced from a Private Collection of Originals Designed for Currier & Ives, New York. And Published by Them in Sheets from 1856 to 1872, and Now For the First Time Published in Book Form

Published by Wright & Swasey (Wright gravure co.), New York, 1892

About this Item

21 x 30 cm. 4pp., 80 plates. "This book is one of an edition of one hundred and fifty copies published in December, 1892, on heavy plate paper bound in full red morocco, and sold by subscription. This copy is no. 26." 21 x 30 cm. 4 pp. 80 plates. Wonderful collection of caricatures of virtually every political player at the time. Not in Nevins "Civil War Books". OCLC lists over 40 copies, though it is uncommon in the trade. Original red morocco boards (rubbed, recently rebacked corners repaired). Old tape marks on front board, title page with edge wear, and a few plates with corners bent.

Seller Inventory # 63761

Bibliographic Details

• Title: CARICATURES PERTAINING TO THE CIVIL WAR; Reproduced from a Private Collection of Originals Designed for Currier & Ives, New York. And Published by Them in Sheets from 1856 to 1872, and Now For the First Time Published in Book Form
• Publisher: Wright & Swasey (Wright gravure co.), New York
• Publication Date: 1892
• Binding: Soft cover
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana
  • Civil War