Lot 73

[CIVIL WAR]. [CAPERS, General (later Bishop) Ellison (1837-...

Estimate: $350 - $600

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[CIVIL WAR]. [CAPERS, General (later Bishop) Ellison (1837-1908), subject]. CAPERS, Rev. Walter B. The Soldier-Bishop Ellison Capers (2 Copies). New York: The Neale Publishing Company, 1912. 8vo. Illustrated. 367, [1, blank] pp. Publisher's full purple cloth, front board stamped in red and gilt, spine stamped in gilt (minor rubbing to spine, minor occasional thumbsoiling to endleaves, previous owner's signature on fp.) Bright and fine. FIRST EDITION OF THIS UNCOMMON BIOGRAPHY OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL CAPERS (later Episcopal Bishop) WRITTEN BY HIS SON. And: Another copy. Beautifully bound in modern full purple morocco, gilt, marbled endleaves. A bright and fine copy, original cloth bound-in. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 6 x 2".