1868 Civil War 1ed Benjamin Butler American Cyclops
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1868 Civil War 1ed Benjamin Butler American Cyclops Union Army Volck ART
‘The American Cyclops’ by James Fairfax McLaughlin is a satirical story on the life of notorious Union army general Benjamin Butler. Known as ‘Beast’, Butler is best remembered for directing the first Union expedition to the Gulf Coast. This command included the capture of New Orleans and various battles in the American south. He was disliked in the South much in part to his ideas of freeing fugitive slaves.
This 1868 first edition features the artwork of Adalbert John Volck, a German-immigrant to America who is best known for his caricature sketches, the ‘Confederate War Etchings’ – famed pro-South propaganda.
Item number: #14335
Price: $499
McLAUGHLIN, J Fairfax
The American Cyclops, the hero of New Orleans, and spoiler of silver spoons
Baltimore : Kelly & Piet, 1868. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
27, [1]
12 engraved plates
References: Sabin 43499
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Blue cloth
Size: ~8in X 6in (20cm x 16cm)
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‘The American Cyclops’ by James Fairfax McLaughlin is a satirical story on the life of notorious Union army general Benjamin Butler. Known as ‘Beast’, Butler is best remembered for directing the first Union expedition to the Gulf Coast. This command included the capture of New Orleans and various battles in the American south. He was disliked in the South much in part to his ideas of freeing fugitive slaves.
This 1868 first edition features the artwork of Adalbert John Volck, a German-immigrant to America who is best known for his caricature sketches, the ‘Confederate War Etchings’ – famed pro-South propaganda.
Item number: #14335
Price: $499
McLAUGHLIN, J Fairfax
The American Cyclops, the hero of New Orleans, and spoiler of silver spoons
Baltimore : Kelly & Piet, 1868. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
27, [1]
12 engraved plates
References: Sabin 43499
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Blue cloth
Size: ~8in X 6in (20cm x 16cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
14335
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