YE BOOK OF COPPERHEADS
1863 · Philadelphia, (PA)
by Leland, Charles G.)
Philadelphia, (PA): Frederick Leypoldt, 1863. First edition. Oblong 8vo (13 1/2 x 23 cm.). (2), 24, (6) pp. 25 full-page, single-panel satirical cartoons lampooning northerners who opposed the Civil War (though occasional hints of racism creep in), captioned in verse. Howes L-245. BAL 11537: "If DeKay says or said that he contributed one line of writing or drawing to the 'Book of Copperheads,' he is a liar … this is a true account of the book: [Charles G. Leland] drew all of the pictures, except No. 24, which was drawn by my brother … [Leland] wrote all of (truncated)