An absolute Civil War classic! Battles and Leaders of the Civil War (Four Volumes). The 1956 Castle Books (Yoseloff) reprint of the original 19th century series. Hardcover w/dustjackets. CONDITION: Tight set with normal signs of age. Some minor discoloration, etc. DJ's show wear and tear. (#p1288)

 

Current, Richard Nelson ed., ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE CONFEDERACY. Four Volumes, published in 1993. A superb reference with numerous illustrations throughout. Covers campaigns and battles, with biographical sketches of the military and naval officers, political leaders and other significant men and women associated with the Confederate States of America. The coverage extends far beyond the obvious categories, tracing the origins of the Confederacy, government and politics, warmaking facilities and the economic system, along with entries on often neglected topics such as the roles of Indians, African Americans, other ethnic minorities and women, in addition to the place of religion, education, literature, theatre and music in Confederate life. Includes an Index in Volume 4. CONDITION: Very good. Apparantly unread. WE HAVE TWO SETS, PRICE SHOWN IS FOR ONE. (#p1222 & p1235)

 

The classic THREE VOLUME series by DOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN. Overall a nice, VERY EARLY BOXED SET set of this excellent work on General Robert E. Lee and the other great personalities of the Army of Northern Virginia. This series is in effect a multiple biography. Bound in the publisher's original black cloth with the front covers and spines stamped in gilt. Individual volumes are dated 1942, 1943 & 1944. Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, NY. CONDITION: All three hardbound volumes are quite good with only modest/normal signs of age. The dust jackets show wear and range from fair (Volume I, which has been taped) to good (Volumes II & III, some smaller edge tears and other minor signs of age). The box shows wear but is solid. (#p1219)

 

This pamphlet measures about 6x9 inches and contains 14 pages of the text of a speech on the LIVES AND CHARACTERS OF WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN delivered to the members of GAR Post 201 and S. of V. Post 50 by the Hon. Fillmore Maust. Evidently the speech was delivered on February 21, 1918. CONDITION: Very good with minor stains on covers. (#1398/#1399)  WE HAVE TWO!

 

First Edition published in 1928. A good tight copy of this rather common book on General Grant. CONDITION: Some wrinkling to cloth cover (mostly on the back) and first few pages. Other normal signs of age. (#725)

 

ON SALE! WAS $45.00!  An uncommon volume!! Ward, Lester F., YOUNG WARD’S DIARY, edited by Bernard J. Stern, Ward served in the 141st PA. This biography covers Mr. Ward’s life from about 1860 to 1870, and includes a section entitled "A Rank and File Soldier in the Union Army" which is about 40 pages long. Entire book contains 321 pages. Published by G. P. Putnam & Sons, NY. Copyright 1935. FROM THE TITLE PAGE: Young Ward’s Diary: A Human and Eager Record of the Years Between 1860-and 1870 as They Were Lived in the Vicinity of the Little Town of Towanda, Pennsylvania; In the Field as a Rank and File Soldier in the Union Army; and Later in the Nation’s Capital, By Lester Ward, Who Became the First Great Sociologist this Country Produced. CONDITION: Very good. Some toning. Few pencil notations on front free endpaper. Mylar covered DJ shows minor wear.  (#p1312)

 

Authored by Allan Nevins this monumental eight volume series covers the Civil War era from 1847 to its conclusion. A "must read" for the serious student of the American Civil War. Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, NY. Copyright 1947-1971 (Later, undated printing). VOLUME TITLES: Fruits of Manifest Destiny 1847-1852 -- A House Dividing 1852-1857 -- Douglas, Buchanan, and Party Chaos 1857-1859 -- Prologue to Civil War 1859-1861 -- The Improvised War 1861-1862 -- War Becomes Revolution 1862-1863 -- The Organized War 1863-1864 -- The Organized War to Victory 1864-1865. CONDITION: Very good. Minor edge discoloration. A few additional/normal signs of age. Original dustjackets and clear mylar library covers. (#487)

 

The Personal Memoirs Of U.S. Grant published in New York by Charles L. Webster and Co., 1885 / 1886 in two volumes. These are FIRST EDITIONS in the publisher's deluxe bindings of original morocco leather and cloth, gilt lettered and finely decorated with compartments of the spines separated by raised bands. The covers feature large gilt medallions, and all edges and endpapers are marbled. With the dedication in Vol. I from Grant in facsimile, ("These volumes are dedicated the the American Soldier and Sailor. New York City ~ May 23, 1885"). Contain all forty-nine maps and illustrations, including two steel-engraved frontisportraits and two etched views (with tissue-guards). Also, a facsimile of the terms of Lee's surrender opposite page 496 of Vol. II. Many people mistakenly believe sets of these books were actually inscribed by Grant. However, U.S. Grant died just days after the manuscript was turned over to the publisher, and never lived to see the work in book form, let alone "sign" any copies. Vol. I - 584 pages. Vol. II - 647 pages w/index. CONDITION: Staining and some edgewear to covers. Bindings/hinges are tight w/slight damage at the very bottom of the hinges in Vol. II. The engraving of Gen. Grant in Vol. II has two light waterstains. Other minor signs of age.

First edition published in 1932 and so marked. CONDITION: Good tight copy with minor signs of age. Some discoloration along top. Previous owners bookplate inside front cover. (#p1447)

 

First edition (second printing). One of the most sought after books on William Tecumseh Sherman. CONDITION: Tight volume with only a few minor signs of age. Spine faded. About 1 1/2 inch cut along front spine (almost invisible). Neatly signed by previous owner. (#1233)