[CIVIL WAR]. [AFRICAN-AMERICANS]. WILSON, Joseph T. (1837-1891). The Black Phalanx; A History of the Negro Soldiers of the United States in the Wars of 1775-1812, 1861-'65. Hartford, CT: American Publishing Company, 1888. 8vo. Illustrated. 528, [2, blank] pp. Publisher's full red cloth, front board and spine stamped in black and gilt, floral endleaves (spine lightly sunned and rubbed, minor rubbing to boards, text toned, edge of text-block foxed). Fine. FIRST EDITION. The author served in the 54th Massachusetts Volunteers and 2nd Regiment Louisiana Native Guard Volunteers. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 2".