Life studies of the Great Army

Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895 Life studies of the Great Army

Print portfolio of 40 copperplate etchings made by Forbes while accompanying Union armies. All the etchings have been separated and put in individual folders. Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club, while he travelled with the Union Army from 1862-1865. Dated from the copyright date of 1876. A separate folder marked "Table of Contents Board," is the front cover of the book. Pasted to the back of the board is a "Descriptive Index." Was sold by subscription. Cost $25 with tinted plate paper and $50 with India plate paper. Purple stamp at bottom of index says "Sole Agent John Beacham, 23 Liberty St, N.Y." A partial set of same etchings can be found at GLC08653

GLC#
GLC02199
Type
Header Record
Date
1876
Author/Creator
Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895
Title
Life studies of the Great Army
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
40 etchings
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction