Rare 1862 US Civil War In German Geschichte des Krieges fur die Union Complete 2 Volume Set

An exceptional and highly scarce historical find for serious collectors of American Civil War militaria and nineteenth century antiquarian books. This is the complete two volume set of Evert A. Duyckinck's monumental history of the American Civil War, specifically translated and adapted into German by Friedrich Kapp for the massive German American population that supported and fought for the Union.
Published in New York by Johnson, Fry and Compagnie during the actual years of the conflict, this set is internationally celebrated for its museum quality, full page steel engravings based on original paintings by renowned American master artists Alonzo Chappel and Thomas Nast.

KEY HISTORICAL CONTENTS AND FEATURES:
Comprehensive Campaign Chronology: Complete multi page indices present across both volumes, documenting a total of one hundred and fifteen chapters spanning one thousand one hundred and seventy two pages. It tracks every major front, from the siege of Fort Sumter, the Battle of Bull Run, and Gettysburg, up to the fall of Richmond, the surrender of General Lee, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Premium Steel Engravings: Outstanding full page portraits with facsimile signatures, including Admiral David D. Porter on the deck of a warship and General Winfield S. Hancock in the field, protected by their original tissue guards.
Authentic Provenance: The title page of the second volume features an elegant, authentic mid nineteenth century ink ownership signature at the top margin, adding unique historical character to the set.
Period Deluxe Binding: Beautiful mid nineteenth century half leather spine construction over classic marbled paper boards with gold gilded decorative bands and lettering reading Geschichte des Krieges fur die Union.

ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Author: Evert A. Duyckinck
Editor and Translator: Friedrich Kapp
Illustrators: Alonzo Chappel and Thomas Nast
Publisher: Johnson, Fry and Compagnie, 27 Beekman Street, New York
Publication Date: Entered according to Act of Congress circa 1862 to 1865
Language: German text set in traditional Fraktur Gothic typography
Volumes: Complete two volume matching reference set

CONDITION REPORT (Please Read and See Photos):
This matching antique set remains in highly solid, clean, and excellent interior condition, reflecting supreme structural integrity.
Exterior: The original half leather spines and marbled covers show authentic, honest vintage shelf wear. There is light rubbing and minor scuffing to the leather corners and spine joints consistent with age, but both boards remain firmly and tightly attached to the main text blocks.
Interior: The bindings remain exceptionally tight, solid, and secure for both volumes. The internal text pages are remarkably crisp, clean, and white, showing natural light age toning and very minimal, isolated foxing spots strictly confined to the outer margins. The multi page index sheets and all steel plates remain entirely intact and clean.

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The heavy volumes will be securely packed together with professional-grade protective wrapping and moisture barriers to ensure they arrive safely at your destination.
Note: This set is sold as-is, from a private collection. A magnificent and rare cultural artifact reflecting the German American perspective and contribution to the preservation of the United States.