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
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
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, 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. 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
NY: Van Nostrand, 1863. Stated second Edition of 1863. EXTREMELY RARE WAR DATED ARMY MANUAL. Covers pontoons, sieges, sapping, mining, batteries. Many illustrations, no foldouts. SIGNED by Charles N. Kent in 1863, may be a soldier. Engineering troops were invaluable, but they got little attention in later narratives. An example..... 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
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