Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1954. First. Hard Bound. THE history of the famous Union cavalry raid through the heart of the Western Confederacy. The raid began April 17, 1863 at La Grange, TN and ended May 2, 1863 in Union held Baton Rouge, LA. There were 1,700 troopers..... More
Roanoke, VA: n.p., 1917. Second. Wraps. Brown served in Company C, 12th VA Inf of Mahone’s Brigade. Scarce book. Dornbusch II-1376. Coulter 55. Howes B-864. Wright B-1408. Nevins I-64. More
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, 1906. First. Hard Bound. A real fighting unit that had 216 KIA making it the fifth hardest hit regiment during the War. It was a part of the famed Second Army Corps and saw action in all the major events of the Army of the Potomac -..... More
Richmond: Jones Brothers, 1867. No Edition. Hard Bound. THIS IS A SALESMAN’S SAMPLE LIKELY PUBLISHED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE BOOK, CIRCA 1867. IT CONTAINS TWO PORTRAITS, LEE AND JOE JOHNSTON, SEVERAL MAPS (MORE THAN A DOZEN AND ALL IN VG CONDITION) SELECTED TEXT, A BROADSIDE DETAILING THE BOOK..... More
Huntington, WVA: Paragon Printing, Ca. 1920. First. HB. EXTREMELY RARE, ONLY 125 COPIES PRINTED! John was only 16 when he enlisted in the 31st VA Infantry. Initial service was in Jackson’s Division, later Ewell’s. He joined the newly formed 20th VA Cav in 1863. Believe the book was..... 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
Washington City: National Publishing, 1904. First. HB. BOOK SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE SON OF THE REBEL SCOUT AUTHOR. Dornbusch II-2660. Nevins I-73: “…memoirs of a Confederate cavalryman who made many solo trips to Washington.” Howes 695. Small red book. 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
Providence: By the Society, 1884. First. Wraps bound into boards. LIMITED TO 250 COPIES! UNION BOOKSHELF 85. Author was a member of the Fourth New York Infantry and had the "honor" of being one of the first units to charge Marye's Heights. Author claims his division sustained 50% casualties in..... More
Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina, 1926. First. Hard Bound. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY COULTER. A scholarly study as are all of Professor Coulter’s efforts. Nevins II-147: “A good account of the history and character of this key border state, embraces all facets of life there.”... 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
Grand Rapids, MI: Dygert Brothers, 1874. First. Hard Cover. Rare half leather. The author served in the Third Michigan Infantry. The Third arrived in time for the Seven Days and continued through the conflict finishing in Alabama at the close of the War. The unit fought at Second Manassas and..... 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
Chicago: Clinic Publishing, 1901. Second. Hard Bound. The book is full of anecdotes and has little organization. Lots of dialog long after the fact. The author was from Mississippi and hints he served in one of the State's units - but which one is a guess. Nevins I-78. 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