von Borcke was a close confidant and aide to J.E.B. Stuart, including ten issues of Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (September, 1865- June, 1866), containing von Borcke's memoirs, 9 x 5-3/4 in., very good in original wrappers, worn at the extremities; photograph of Ehrenbreitstein, where von Borcke was born, 1876, 6-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., very good; framed photograph of von Borcke, whose nickname was "giant in gray," 6-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. (sight), very good, not examined out of frame . Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection