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Original 1912 edition. Original cover appears to have been replaced with a linen cover. Inscribed ” Christmas 1913 from Grampa.” pages are clean with normal discoloration. Binding is secure.
This remarkable volume, “The Civil War through the Camera,” stands as a pioneering work in the field of photographic documentation of warfare. Published just a year after the seminal exhibition of Civil War photographs at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., it represents one of the earliest efforts to compile and present these haunting images to a wider audience. Authored by Henry W. Elson, a journalist and historian, the book offers a unique glimpse into the brutal realities of the American Civil War through the lens of early photography.
The inscribed dedication, “Christmas 1913 from Grampa,” adds a poignant personal touch, hinting at the book’s significance as a cherished family heirloom. The linen cover, while not original, has likely protected the contents over the decades, ensuring the preservation of the remarkable photographs within. This volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of visual documentation and the role it played in shaping public perception of one of the most pivotal conflicts in American history.
