Published by Government Printing Office, Washington, 1870
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, 234 pages, plus 5 plates. In Very Good minus condition. In black leather half binding with green cloth boards, with gilt stamped decoration on front cover and gilt titling to spine. Significant rubbing and wear to leather elements of boards and spine, with exposed board at the fore corners, cracking along the joints, and chipping at the head and tail. Text block shows moderate toning and wear along edges, with dust soiling to top edge. Lightly age toned and sparsely foxed throughout. Ex-library, with faint ink stamps and sparse penciling present on some pages throughout. Bookplate on front pastedown from U. S. Navy surgeon and medical director Ninian Pinkney, who was especially prominent and recognized for his work during the Civil War. Shelved in Room A. 1409214. Special Collections.