Mottelay, Paull F. (ed.), The Soldier in Our Civil War: A Pictorial History of the Conflict, 1861-1865, complete in 2 volumes, 1884 and 1885, First edition, J. H Brown Pub., NY, hardcover, folios (16.5 x 12.25 inches), original buckram boards with gilt titles and design, illustrated throughout. This copy was previously owned by Major Augustus Plummer Davis (1835-1899), a Union Army officer who was injured at the Battle of Fair Oaks and later founded the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. This copy is inscribed to Davis on the title page of volume 1. Additionally, Davis' portrait appears on page 407 of Volume 1, and information about him is given on page 405. An uncommon set with excellent provenance.

Fair condition, hinges on volume 1 worn but secure, hinges on volume 2 have been mended, fraying to corners and spine ends, a few pages in each volume are detached, but contents appear to be complete; former owner's note about Davis in 2 different places, sticker with page numbers featuring Davis affixed to fly leaf, also inked on front blank. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A current list of shippers is listed on our website www.conceptgallery.com under “Auctions” / “Shipping” tab. Pak Mail Pittsburgh can provide USPS Media Mail shipping for book lots.