[CIVIL WAR]. JERVEY, Susan B. (1840-1926) and ST. J. RAVENE...

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Nov 20, 2025

Set Reminder 2025-11-20 11:00:00 2025-11-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : 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. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

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  [CIVIL WAR]. JERVEY, Susan B. (1840-1926) and ST. J. RAVENEL, Charlotte (d. 1875). Two Diaries. From Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865. [St. John's:] Published by the St. John's Hunting Club, 1921. 8vo. 56 pp. Publisher's staple-bound wrappers (wrappers toned, foxed, rubbed, light wear to spine, some wear to wrappers at staples, light toning, creasing in text). Near fine. FIRST EDITION OF THIS UNCOMMON BOOKLET WITH EXCERPTS FROM WOMEN'S DIARIES FROM THE END OF THE CIVIL WAR; THIS COPY SIGNED BY SUSAN B. JERVEY ON THE FRONT WRAPPER AND SIGNED BY THE PUBLISHER ON THE TITLE-PAGE. There is another signature on the title-page stating that this copy was presented by Dwight (in an unknown hand). The excerpts in this booklet relate the events at the end of the war from the viewpoint of two Southern women who lived on plantations. Included are passages about the arrival of Union troops, the destruction of their plantations, and the specter of violence and danger. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 8 x 6 x 1".
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