Elements Of Military Art And Science – Identified Civil War Officer’s Copy

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Elements Of Military Art And Science – Identified Civil War Officer’s Copy

 

A classic and highly influential Civil War-era military manual, Elements of Military Art and Science by Major General H. Wager Halleck, published in New York by D. Appleton & Company, 1862. This is the desirable Third Edition, expanded with critical commentary on the Mexican and Crimean Wars and widely used as a professional reference for Union officers.

 

Bound in original publisher’s brown cloth with gilt spine lettering, the volume exhibits honest period wear, including edge fraying and light handling consistent with field or active use. The interior remains sound, with expected age toning and scattered foxing.

 

Of particular significance is the clear period inscription reading “F. S. Jacobs, Adj’t 82nd N.Y.V.” identifying the book to an adjutant of the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry, a regiment with notable service in the Army of the Potomac. An additional presentation inscription notes the volume was gifted to Jacobs by Capt. J. Brown, Co. K, 25th New York, further enhancing its wartime provenance and personal association.

 

A scarce opportunity to acquire a regulation military text directly tied to a named Union officer, offering both historical and research value. Identified officer-owned Civil War manuals of this caliber are increasingly difficult to locate, particularly with multiple inscriptions connecting two officers.

 

Inventory Number: HIS 307