Condition: Acceptable
Features: Autographed, Inscribed, Signed by Author, Fire Damage / Scorch Marks
Author: Richard Emerson Cies
Book Title: Too Soon Forgotten: A Civil War Story Based Upon the Original Letters of Spencer Viall
Format: Paperback / Softcover
Publication Year: 1994
Language: English
Short Condition Description
Acceptable "As-Is" condition. This copy is a house fire survivor. The top and side margins of the interior title pages feature heavy black soot staining and dark heat scorch marks. There is NO lingering smoke odor or smell. The main text block and the authentic author signature are completely intact and fully readable.
Main Item Description
AUTOGRAPHED BY AUTHOR - FIRE SURVIVOR COPY WITH SCORCH MARKS
TOO SOON FORGOTTEN: A CIVIL WAR STORY
BASED UPON THE ORIGINAL LETTERS OF SPENCER VIALL, 1861-1863
Up for sale is a very unique, hand-signed copy of "Too Soon Forgotten." This specific book literally survived a fire, making it a fascinating piece for collectors who appreciate items with a dramatic history.
CONDITION & FIRE DAMAGE NOTE (PLEASE READ):
Please review the photos carefully before purchasing. This book has significant cosmetic damage from fire exposure. The outer page edges are blackened, and the heat has left dark brown and black scorch marks/soot stains directly on the margins of the inner pages (including the title page).
The book has been fully aired out and has NO smoke or burnt odor. The paper is dry, the binding is stable and intact, and the main text is 100% readable.
AUTOGRAPH DETAILS:
Miraculously, the author's hand-signed inscription on the title page completely survived the fire! It features a bold inscription in blue ink at the top reading "For Bud – Many thanks" and is signed at the bottom "Richard E. Cies".
BOOK DETAILS:
Author: Richard Emerson Cies
Publication Date: 1994
Subject Matter: 3rd Wisconsin Infantry / 6th U.S. Cavalry history
SUMMARY:
Condition: Fire-damaged / Charred and scorched page margins.
Odor: None. No smoke smell.
Legibility: Complete and fully readable.
Signature: Perfectly preserved on the inscribed page.
This is a one-of-a-kind survivor copy of a scarce, out-of-print Civil War book. Sold strictly AS-IS as shown. Thank you!
