1889 First Edition REGIMENTAL LOSSES IN THE CIVIL WAR*From General Josiah Porter
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1889 First Edition REGIMENTAL LOSSES IN THE CIVIL WAR*From General Josiah Porter:
$249.99
Attention Historians
and
Collectors!
Rare
1889
First Edition
Regimental Losses
in
The American Civil War
1861 - 1865
Here isa rare antiquarian hardcover book thatwould beafantastic addition to a collection!
You are offerding ona large size, rare antique hardcover book titled Regimental Losses in The American Civil War 1861 - 1865. A Treatise on the Extent and Nature of the Mortuary Losses in the Union Regiments, with Full and Exhaustive Statistics Compiled from the Official Records on File in the State Military Bureaus and at Washington. By William F. Fox. Published by Albany Publishing Company, 1889. This is the scarce and collectible First Edition.
Book is a comprehensive detailed study primarily of UNION regimental losses that occurred during the Civil War. There is a chapter on Confederate losses.
What makes this book even more special is the fact that it has a small piece of printed paper, bound in. The paper says \"Compliments of Josiah Porter, Adjutant General.\"
Josiah Porter is reputed to have been the first Harvard College graduate to enlist in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was made a first lieutenant in the Massachusetts Volunteers in 1861, and promoted to captain that same year. In 1865, he commanded the 22nd Regiment of the National Guard of New York, and in 1867, received the rank of major. Porter’s distinguished service led him to be promoted to colonel in 1869, and then to major general and adjutant general in 1886.
Book features black cloth binding with gold lettering on cover and spine.
All pages are clean and tightly bound. Has decorative floral endpages. Previous owner name on inside of front cover and on bottom outside edge of pages (Michael J. Winey - he was an avid collector of Civil War items). Book has some corner wear and the back top edge of the spine is torn about 1/2\". Book remains in good condition.
Avery rare and desirable book!
Thisrare book would be awonderful addition to a collection.
Great gift idea!
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