Life studies of the great army. A historical work of art, in copper-plate etching, containing forty plates, illustrating the life of the Union Armies during the late Rebellion

1876 ENORMOUS Civil War 1ed Forbes Illustrations Great Army Union Camp Life RARE

Following the Civil War, countless histories and accounts of the war were published throughout America. The most popular of these works were illustrated and none were more desirable than Edwin Forbes gigantic printing of 'Life Studies of the Great Army". Published in 1876, this double-folio was a collection of 40 exquisite engravings depicting scenes from the Civil War and American life in the 1860s. Interestingly, Forbes illustrates the mundane monotony the soldiers experienced with camp life, napping, and game play, while also showcasing battle formation and military exploits.

This work is also considered to be one of the most valuable of all Civil War era accounts of the war. In fact, individual engravings are known to sell for hundreds of dollars each! An impressive collection of enormous Civil War era illustrations.

Item number: #24335

Price: $2500

FORBES, Edwin

Life studies of the great army. A historical work of art, in copper-plate etching, containing forty plates, illustrating the life of the Union Armies during the late Rebellion

[New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876]. First edition.

Details:

· Collation:

o Contains 34 unbound engravings (of 40)

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover portfolio

o Brown cloth

o Lacking fabric ties

· Size: ~24.5in X 19.5in (62cm x 49.5cm)

· Exceedingly rare, valuable, and desirable with multiple auction records and price comparisons at over $6,000

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