51. BROWN, N. W. Historical Sketch of Troop
"A", First Cavalry W.N.G. (Light Horse Squadron)
Commemorating Its Twentieth Anniversary. Milwaukee:
Burdick & Allen, 1899. 36 [2] 37-80 (ads, printed in
colored inks and many illustrated) pp., numerous
illustrations (on p. [4] is a full-page illustration by
Frederick Remington dedicated "To Troop A 1st Cav. 1898").
Oblong 4to, original gilt pictorial yellow buckram over
blue cloth, a.e.g. Some soiling to binding, first few
leaves detached with minor marginal chipping.
First
edition. Dykes, Fifty Great Western Illustrators
(Remington) 666. Pingenot: Contains a history of the
troop, roster of its officers, non-coms, and troopers,
scenes of Camp Grant, views of the troop in the field,
portraits of its officers, etc. The splendid ads by
merchants subsidizing publication provide a valuable
turn-of-the-century view of Milwaukee’s business and
commerce. Rare.
($150-300)