American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[CIVIL WAR]. ELLSWORTH, Elmer E. (1837-1861). Zouave Drill Book. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.

[CIVIL WAR]. ELLSWORTH, Elmer E. (1837-1861). Zouave Drill Book. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.

16mo. Illustrations throughout. (Spotting, small dampstain to title page.) Original illustrated wrappers printed in blue and red (toned, small dampstain to title, evidence of old adhesive repair to spine).

An illustrated manual of arms for Zouave tactics with an 8-page biography and tribute to Col. Elmer Ellsworth, the first conspicuous death of the Union and popularizer of Zouavism in the United States. The cover features an attractive portrait of the late Colonel with patriotic and martial symbols. RARE: only 1 copy sold at auction in the last 100 years; OCLC locates 14 copies.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[CIVIL WAR]. ELLSWORTH, Elmer E. (1837-1861). Zouave Drill Book. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[CIVIL WAR]. ELLSWORTH, Elmer E. (1837-1861). Zouave Drill Book. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.

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[CIVIL WAR]. ELLSWORTH, Elmer E. (1837-1861). Zouave Drill Book. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.