McClellan: A Vindication of the Military Career of General George B. McClellan
NY: Neale Publishing, 1916. First. HB. Krick 69: "…totally sympathetic…" Nevins II-43: "…a necessary handbook for McClellan's friends. More
NY: Neale Publishing, 1916. First. HB. Krick 69: "…totally sympathetic…" Nevins II-43: "…a necessary handbook for McClellan's friends. More
Washington City: Gibson Brothers, 1871. First. HB. Dornbusch II-489. Nevins I-67. Howes C-104. Both req'd plates (maps) present. SCARCE PIECE. Detailed unit history. More
Baltimore: Lord Baltimore Press, 1900. First. HB.Yellow Cloth. There are 86 pages devoted to the Civil War. Other chapters deal with the Indian Wars against the Apache and ends with the Santiago, Cuba, campaign. Interestingly, the 6th was next to T.R.s Rough Riders but got scant attention. The book contains..... More
Atlanta: D.E. Luther Publishing, 1901. First. Hard Cover. Another biography of Stonewall, this one approved by Stonewall's wife, Mary Anna Jackson. It contains testimonies/articles about Jackson by noted Confederates like Wade Hampton, Stephen Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, Joseph Wheeler, et.al .A thick and heavy book with a striking cover .Numerous illustrations..... More
Providence. Snow & Farnham, 1898. First. HB. ONE OF THE FEW REGIMENTALS WRITTEN ABOUT AFRO-AMERICAN SERVICE. THIS UNIT SERVED MOSTLY IN LOUISIANA. BOOK IS FULL OF PORTRAIT PHOTOS WITH NOT ONE AFRO AMERICAN IMAGE. THE BOOK’S PREFACE IMPLIES ONLY 200 COPIES WERE FUNDED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE. More
London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1863, 1865. Both Volumes First Editions. Both Volumes First Editions. Both Hard Bound. THIS IS A TWO VOLUME SET WITH PUBLICATION DATES OF 1863 AND 1865. The author was a professor of military history at the Royal Staff College. The first volume covers..... More
Akron, OH: Werner Co., 1909. First. Hard Cover. The battery served in the Army of the Potomac nearly the whole War. At Antietam it set up near the Dunkard Church and fired over 200 rounds into the neighboring woods (West Woods). This battery did yeoman service defending the Peach Orchard..... More
Charleston, SC: Walker, Evans &Cogswell Co., 1899. First. Hard Bound. A REALLY RARE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIT HISTORY!! My research found there is virtually nothing written about these two historic units. THIS BOOK MAY BE IT!! The units served in fighting commands, namely Jones' and Jenkin's Brigades, Pickett's Division, Longstreet's Corps..... More
Providence: Show and Farham, Ca. 1901-04. First. HB. This a three month outfit, best service at Fredericksburg. Book has roster and many photos of unit members. Book likely once owned by Private William Bouton of Company I, 6th Rhode Island Infantry. More
New York: Charles Richardson, 1866. First thus. Hardcover. First Edition Thus, The real first is a Confederate imprint from 1863, this edition evidently "stolen" during the War and published in the North. Not a common book even so. Nevins: II-47: "'Composed in bivouac" by an unconcealed admirer; based on personal..... More
NY: Van Nostrand, 1862. 1862 Edition. HB. Not in standard references. Book is a general information manual for carry in the field. Interestingly, there is a tipped in notebook with ruled paper for note taking. Has to be exceptionally scarce, have not seen it before. Xlib. HAS SIGNATURE OF WILLIAM..... More
Milwaukie: King, Fowle & Co., 1891. First. Hard Cover. PRESENTATION COPY, MAY HAVE COLONEL THOMPSON'S SIGNATURE. Mustered in 1862, the 21st saw action on the march to Vicksburg at Champion's Hill, Black River before assaulting the Vicksburg defenses (Lost 113 out of 280 engaged. They also were at..... More
London: George Allen, 1911. First. Hardcover. Number 13 in the series, The American War of Secession. The series was provided to Royal Army officers in preparation for their competency tests. Without bias or bitterness often found in the narratives written by American participants. Very detailed and well organized..... More
Baltimore: Green-Lucas, 1920. First. HB. Dame, William Meade. BOOK IN A SCARCE DJ. Author a member of the Richmond Howitzers, a famous artillery unit that served in the Army of Northern Virginia. Saw action in virtually all battles from First Manassas through Appomatox. More
Richmond, VA: Confederate States of America, Navy Department, February 3, 1865. First. None. CONFEDERATE IMPRINT. Parrish & Willingham 1684. Multiple communications by the Secretary of the Navy Mallory and Governor Vance of North Carolina concerning the supposed stealing of the Welsh coal meant for the steamer Advance..... More
Richmond, VA: Confederate States of America, Navy Department, January 17, 1863. First. None. See photos. CONFEDERATE IMPRINT. Parrish & Willingham 2335. A report from Colonel Imboden who was stationed in VA and what was to become WVA. Tells of an incident whereas a Confederate was threatened..... More
Mobile, AL: Gossip Printing, 1890. Author's Autograph Edition. SIGNED BY DELEON UNDER HIS PICTURE FRONTISE. ITC- 40 : "…a journalist who was a good observer of Confederate life." Nevins II-218. Coulter- 123. SP . Howes 241. More
Mobile, AL: Gossip Printing, 1890. First. Hard Bound. A volume liked by all the major bibliographers. Very detailed. ITC- 40 : "…a journalist who was a good observer of Confederate life." Nevins II-218: "...perceptive, mature judgement. One of the most quoted Confederate studies..." Coulter- 123. SP . Howes 241. Freeman..... More
Boston: Houghton-Mifflin, 1923. First. Hard Bound. A fine copy of a very sympathetic account of Lee. An unusual tribute to the great Confederate general. More
Cincinnati: Miami Printing and Publishing, 1867. First. Hard Cover. General Duke's most noted service in the war was as second-in-command for his brother-in-law John Hunt Morgan. Duke would later write a popular account of Morgan's most famous raid: 1863's Morgan's Raid and also an excellent autobiography. He took over Morgan's..... More
Garden City: Doubleday, Page, 1911. First. Hard Cover. General Duke was John Hunt Morgan's bother-in-law. He assumed command of Morgan's Confederate cavalry following Morgan's death. His narrative is not only military oriented but addresses social life, slavery, etc. A very collectible Confederate account. ITC-48: "A standard since its publication.."..... More
NY: Macmillan Co., 1931. Nevins II-172: “Long recognized as a classic study but now under fire from the revisionists.” Who cares about the revisionists. They write history the way they want it to be and when they tell the lies over and over they then believe them so that is..... More
Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1950. First. Hard Bound. Nevins II-54: “…Fine, critical and well balanced study of the zealous and often impetuous Confederate commander, based on an imposing array of sources. “ Dornbusch II-2799. One of the first and best biographies on the controversial John Bell Hood. He and his..... More
Evansville, IN: Keller Printing and Publishing, 1898. First. Hard Cover. Dyer served with the 1st Kentucky Cavalry (CSA) under Morgan and Wheeler at various times. Dyer seemed to "visit" most Federal prisons at one time or another, he was jailed at Camp Chase among others. He accompanied Davis on his..... More
n.p., Ca. 1883. First. Wraps. This was an address given by Early on Feb 22, 1883, before a reunion of the Maryland Line. The booklet has stamped on the top of the front cover, “Sold for the relief of the maimed and needy Confederate soldiers in Maryland.” SCARCE!! VG for..... More