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Rare edition of Uniforms of the United States Army, paintings by H. A. Ogden- Plates XXV - XXVIII of Group 7- 1855-1866. These 4 17.0" x 13.25" prints are part of a collection of 44 paintings completed by H. A. Ogden more than 70 years ago and "long regarded as the masterpiece of American military art." Issued originally by authorization of the Secretary of War, these superb prints of Army uniforms illustrate every type of dress and field uniform worn from the Revolution to the end of the 19th century. Each of these four plates "faithfully duplicate the quality and detail of the originals as well as a text describing the evolution and details of the uniforms depicted." This set comprises Plate XXV (1855-1858 Artillery, Infantry, Mounted Rifles, Light Artillery), Plate XXVI (1858-1861 Staff, Field & Line Officers, Enlisted Men), Plate XXVII (1861-1866 Field, Line & Non-Commissioned Officers, Privates (Campaign Dress)), and Plate XXVIII (1861-1866 Lieutenant-General, Major-General, Brigadier-General, Staff, Field & Line Officers"). The plate number and description is printed below each image, and all are signed in the print H. A. Ogden. The set comes in the original folio and a full page description of each of the 4 plates in this set, and folio and plates are in very good condition with no tears or damage. H. A. Ogden is known as one of America's finest illustrators working at the turn of the century, and a specialist in the rendering of military dress and vivid groupings of servicemen in full military regalia. Perfect for framing, this outstanding set of 4 plates is indispensible for the collector of Americana, student of military history, and everyone interested in the fascinating evolution of uniforms worn by America's fighting men and women. Great as a gift- collect the set!

$65.00