Set Reminder2025-11-20 11:00:002025-11-20 11:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/fine-books-artwork-from-the-george-d-lacy-louis-a-irmo-collections-21870 This November, Potter and Potter is proud to present two vast collections of books and artwork from Dr. George D. Lacy and Louis A. Irmo. These marvelous collections feature fine and rare modern firsts, Americana, autographs and manuscripts, illustrated books, and original artwork.
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[CIVIL WAR]. BARNARD, Major J. G. (1815-1882). The C. S. A. and the Battle of Bull Run. (A Letter to an English Friend.) New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1862. 8vo. Engraved initials on title-page and 5 folding maps inserted at rear. 124, [12, ads], [2, blank] pp. Publisher's full red cloth, boards and spine ruled in blind, front board stamped in gilt, brown coated endleaves (spine toned and edgeworn, some rubbing, wear, soiling to boards, free-endpapers chipped at top, text toned and occasionally soiled, light rubbing to maps). Near fine. THE SCARCE FIRST EDITION. Barnard was a career engineer in the Union Army and was the Chief Engineer in the Army of the Potomac at the beginning of the Civil War. This title is a highly-regarded history of the Battle of Bull Run. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 7 x 1".