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]. [MOSBY, Col. John S. (1833-1916), subject]. SCOTT, Major John. Partisan Life with Col. John S. Mosby. New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1867. 8vo. Illustrated. 492, [2, blank] pp. Publisher's full brown cloth, boards stamped in blind, front board and spine stamped in gilt, brown coated endleaves (spine a bit toned and worn, front joint with a few spots of wear, hinges starting, text with some occasional foxing or thumbsoiling). Fine. Bookplate of historian, businessman, and book collector Frederic R. Kirkland on the fp. FIRST EDITION, WITH AN ADDITIONAL PORTRAIT PLATE OF MOSBY SIGNED BY HIM, INSERTED AT FRONT. ?Although presented as a series of letters, this narrative was written after the war from memory and a few sources; gives many personal insights of Mosby and his rangers?" (Nevins I), Howes S234. ?From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 7 x 1".