Bidspirit auction | 1912. Phisterer, Frederick. New York

1912. Phisterer, Frederick. New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865. J. B. Lyon Company, 1912. Third Edition. - A multi-volume set titled New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865, compiled by Frederick Phisterer. This collection represents the 1912 Third Edition, published in Albany by the J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers. While the title pages are dated 1912, the spines bear the date 1909. The work is bound in publisher's blue cloth with gilt-stamped lettering and decorative horizontal rules on the spines. This comprehensive historical record includes five narrative and register volumes plus a separate Index volume. The set is heavily illustrated, featuring a color frontispiece portrait of Colonel Frederick Phisterer and numerous full-page color plates depicting pivotal Civil War engagements and figures. Observable plates include scenes of the bombardment of Fort Sumter, the naval battle between the Monitor and Merrimac, Rear-Admiral Porter's flotilla at Vicksburg, the battle of Fredericksburg, the storming of Missionary Ridge, the battle of Atlanta, and the surrender of General Robert E. Lee. Portraits include General George B. McClellan and General Philip H. Sheridan. Internally, the volumes provide exhaustive military data, including registers of organizations, casualty statistics, and officer lists for New York regiments. The endpapers of the Index volume contain repeated ink stamps for The Chase Manhattan Bank, Grand Central Branch and a notary public stamp for Conrad J. Knoblauch. Stray pencil markings are present on the front and rear endpapers of the index. 10.5 x 7.5 inches (approximate per volume). Bindings show moderate to heavy wear consistent with age and use. The blue cloth is sun-faded, rubbed, and shows significant edge wear and bumping to corners. Most notably, the spines of Volumes I, II, III, and IV exhibit prominent vertical staining and white discoloration, likely resulting from moisture exposure or water damage. The spines of Volume V and the Index volume are better preserved but still show fading and rubbing. Internally, the text blocks are generally clean with typical toning. The endpapers of the Index volume are heavily marked with ink stamps and pencil scribbles. Hinges are generally secure across the set despite external wear.