Fine Books & Manuscripts
Description:
Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) The Army of the United States. New York: Whitlock & Bueck, [c. 1895-1901]. Edition deluxe, copy number 89 of 1,500 copies printed, large folio text volume accompanied by portfolio of forty-six color illustrations depicting American uniform military garb dating from 1774 through 1901, bound in uniform publisher's half cloth, boards stamped in gilt, text volume somewhat worn, portfolio volume lacking ties, 17 x 15 in. (2)
Estimate $200-300
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Keywords
Henry Alexander, United States
Christopher D. Fox
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
508-970-3200
Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations and auctions of rare and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.