Urbana, IL: University of Illinois, 1996. First. Hard Cover. This book had a short life among Civil War book collectors. It could not compete with Tom Broadfoot's price guide. However, it has value. There are approximately 1,100 books reviewed with a short narrative on each. There are books found in..... More
Chicago? Chicago Civil War Roundtable, Not Copyrighted. Printed April,1946 without copyright. Believe the author was a charter member of the first Civil War roundtable that was founded in Chicago. The book has some interesting photos, for instance, one of an elderly woman who assisted in preparing General Sydney Johnston's body..... More
NY: Frederick Praeger, 1962. Believe First. Hard Bound. This book is a compilation of maps found at the Military Academy, West Point. It is oversized, 27X37 cm. Has 104 maps. Nevins II-31: "By far the best modern atlas for the major military campaigns; indispensable when touring the battlefields... More
n.p. State of Wisconsin, 1914. First. Hardbound. A super piece for the Wisconsin collector. This book has numerous and varied chapters with short histories of all the State's units. Wealth of statistics and a chronological listing of all the engagements by State troops. Not a common book. More
Macon, GA: J.W. Burke, 1912. First Thus. Hard Cover. This volume is likely a reprint from the very rare Marcus Wright book used during his post-War Confederate research. This an excellent reference book, required for the researcher. Thousands of names with their unit of assignment. Not in Nevins... More
St. Louis: Commercial Printing, 1912. First. HB. A really rare one, not found in any standard bibliographies. Author served in the 1st Missouri Engineers. Not a lot on battles as the engineers did not normally serve on the frontline – but near it. Many personal experiences and antecdotes. This copy..... More
West Point, NY: United States Military Academy, 1914. Second Edition. Hard bound. Colonel Fieberger was a professor of engineering at West Point where the book was used as a text by the cadets. This detailed book is the narrative portion of a two volumes set. The second volume (NOT INCLUDED)..... More
Richmond: William Byrd Press, 1928. First. Hard Bound. A standard. Nevins III-1387. Foldout map in book, very good condition. Carries significant facts without covering where every bullet fell. Has an errata sheet called "proof reading errors." More
Cincinnati: Henry Sherrick, 1885. First. Wrappers. Author a Union general. He must have been a noted authority on Vicksburg as he authored the foreward to the rare Oldroyd book found elsewhere in this listing. Closely associated with the 20th Ohio Volunteers. A paper read before the Ohio Commandery of MOLLUS..... More
NY: Scribners, Vrios, 1935 on. Later Printings. Hard Bound. FOUR VOLUMES. This work won the Pulitzer Prize in 1936. In Tall Cotton-62: “A masterpiece of biographical and military history.” Howes-350. Nevins II-59: “A classic example of the biographical form; extensively researched, vividly written, balanced, judicious and a...... More
Nashville: Confederate Veteran, 1901. First. HB. French was Northern born, graduate of West Point, and had an early army career as an artillerist. He was chosen early in the War for a general's position where he served until 1863 as essentially a regional commander on the Eastern seaboard. He was..... More
NY: Publishing Society of NY, 1906. 1906 Edition (Second). Hard Cover. A scarce narrative. It is very detailed on the Army of the Potomac from McClellan's command through Hooker's and Chancellorsville. The portraits of the commanding generals are superb. Nevins I-30. More
NY: Van Nostrand, 1884. First. Hard Cover. Not unusual, the legislature convened a committee to "evaluate" the actions of General Buell while in command of the Army of the Ohio. They were critical of his actions so General Fry took Buell's side and "straightened out" the report. Not a common..... More
Lisbon, OH: For the Author, 1963. First. Hard Bound. Thin book containing maps and illustrations. Fairly detailed information about this summer 1863 excursion. Morgan penetrated Union territory farther than any other Confederate expedition. The author states it was a high hearted adventure led by an irresponsible leader. Maybe not a...... More
Washington City: GPO, 1861. First. Disbound single page wrap. A single page General Orders with the "how to determine the competency of a military surgeon" which is done by a three member board. If found wanting, kick him out. Original signature of later Major General Thomas. Also included..... More
Washington City: GPO, 1862. First. Wrappers. Rare pamphlet today, but likely very common during the War and immediately after. The thousands of individuals who were entitled to compensation probably had access to this manual. Also all the lawyers and pay agents who requested funds for others had their personal copy..... More
Louisville: C.T. Dearing, 1911. First Edition. Hard Cover. This work by George is one of the rarest accounts of these Western Theater Confederate units. The early War years saw the regiments serving individually in all areas of the West like Fort Donelson, Port Hudson, Vicksburg, Shiloh, and Corinth. The several..... More
Newberry, SC. Elbert H. Aull Co., 1902. First. Hard Bound. Very scarce in the first. First copy I’ve seen. Very Southern sympathetic as the author was a resident of Columbia when all this took place and was later mayor of the city. His statement places the blame directly on..... More
Richmond: West and Johnston, 1861. Likely the first Confederate edition for this popular manual. HB. A very popular infantry manual used by both sides during the War. The Confederate version, as this is, is more uncommon. A basic primer for organization, duties, responsibilities and the all important infantry training. A...... More
Baltimore: Sun Printing, 1904. First. Hard Cover. A rare Confederate memoir. A Marylander serving in the First Maryland Infantry, CSA, then attached to the Second Virginia Cavalry and finally to the First Maryland Cavalry Battalion, CSA. He was present at all the major engagements from First Manassas on. His narrative..... More
Leavenworth, KS: Journal of the U.S. Cavalry Association. Circa 1911. Offprint. Wraps. Gilpin, a clerk in Upton's HQ, wrote an article for the Cavalry Association by the same title in 1908. The article is found in Dornbusch under Third Iowa Cavalry. This article was then reprinted into this book... More
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Cincinnati: Editor Publishing Co., 1899. First. HB. Not a common Stonewall bio. Book is about 40% Stonewall and then ramblings. More
Baltimore: Guggenheimer, Weil, 1900. 1900 Edition. Hard Cover. Goldsborough, W.W. The Maryland Line in the Confederate Army, 1861-1865. Guggenheimer, Weil, Baltimore. Copyright 1900. This is a second edition of the 1869 first. This edition is advertised as “Revised and expanded.” This edition physically larger than the first edition. Equally scarce..... More
Richmond: Old Dominion Press, 1925. First Editions. HBs. TWO VOLUMES. McCabe served in the Richmond Howitzers and with Pegram at the end of the War. War info limited. More
NY: Savas Beatie, 2009. First. Hardcover. If you ever want to get an education on this first important battle in the East, this is the book. Excellent to-the-point narrative to go with explicit and easy to follow maps. The maps are multi-colored aiding in their interpretation.There are 39 maps associated..... More