[CIVIL WAR]. LYNCH, Charles H. (d. 1924). The Civil War Diary 1862-1865 of Charles H. Lynch, 18th Conn. Vol's. [Hartford, CT: Privately Printed by The Case, Lockwood & Brainard Co., 1915]. 8vo. Two portraits of Lynch inserted. 163, [5, blank] pp. Publisher's full blue-gray cloth, front board and spine stamped in black (spine a bit toned and edgeworn, some rubbing, faint scuffing to boards, light offsetting to endleaves). Near fine. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY LYNCH ON THE FFEP.: ?Presented to Frank A. Brazel By Charles H. Lynch Hartford, Connecticut December 25th, 1917". Uncommon, an excellent and honest diary by a soldier who fought throughout the Shenandoah Valley. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 1".