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Octavo, 272 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in publisher's purple cloth with gilt titling to spine. Some rubbing, wear, and fading to spine. Blindstamped monogram to covers. Two bookplates affixed to front pastedown, and a small paper with description of Library of Congress copy pasted to front free endpaper. Page 121/122 torn and missing lower half. First printing, with copyright page with the world 'hundred' misspelled "hnndred." Shelved in Case 2. Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War is the first book of poetry published by Herman Melville. It sold only 486 copies by 1868. BAL: 13673. C cloth, purple. 1349661. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War is a collection of poetry written by Herman Melville, delving into themes surrounding his reflections on the American Civil War.