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Schouler, William . HISTORY OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE CIVIL WAR (ORIGINAL PRINTING, NOT A MODERN REPRINT)
Boston 1868 1st Dutton. Complete in one volume. Hardcover. Sm.4to., 670pp., engraved frontis, green cloth. Good, rear hinge cracked, spine ends and corners worn, text toned. (a12074)
$45.00
(military) . MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
Philadelphia 1885 first edition. octavo., 52pp., later wraps. stringbound. Good. (a13005)
$25.00
Massachusetts . PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS, ...BOSTON..OCT 7TH, 1862
Boston 1862 Peters. 8vo., 31pp.,stringbound. Civil War. Near VG. (a15563)
$40.00
Andrew, John A. . ADDRESS TO THE LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS JAN 9, 1863
Boston 1863 Wright and Potter. Mostly on expenses incurred by Massachusetts as a result of Civil War. Octavo, 80pp., charts, wraps. Good, rear cover present but detached. (a15894)
$34.00
Charles, Mrs. Elizabeth . DRAYTONS AND THE DAVENANTS A STORY OF THE CIVIL WARS (1867)
NY 1867 Dodd. Civil War fiction. Hardcover. Octavo, 509pp., green cloth. Good, new end papers.cover a bit worn, occasional spotting in text. (a17197)
$40.00
Miller, Helen Hill . COLONEL PARKE OF VIRGINIA
Chapel Hill 1989 1st. "The Greatest Hector in the Town" 8vo., 232pp., illus., index. Civil war. Fine in Fine DJ. (a20345)
$25.00
Hill, Frederick Trevor . ON THE TRAIL OF GRANT AND LEE
NY 1912-2nd (1911) Appleton. "A narrative history of the boyhood and manhood of two great Americans, based upon their own writings , official records and other authoritative information." 305pp., color illus. by Arthur Becher. VG, no DJ. (a21224)
$30.00
civil war . REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR AT THE 2ND SESSION 38TH CONGRESS 1865 VOL 1
Wash. 1865 GPO. Army of the Potomac (524pp.) and Battle of Petersburg (249pp.) Good, stains on end papers, a few extremely light stains on some text pages. (a23099)
$125.00
(civil war ephemera) . CIVIL WAR EMBALMERS
2 recent negatives and 6 (3 copies each) modern glossy 8x10 inch photo prints of each view. The first view is a photo of a photograph of Civil War Army Embalmers at work showing a corpse with 4 embalmers flanked by two upright coffins each with an embalmed (?) soldier standing inside. The 2nd view is a photo copy of the embalmer's printed commission signed by Lincoln. Head embalmer: D. Chamberlain. Photos are in excellent condition and have sharp striking views. (a23857)
$35.00
(civil war) . LA REVOLUTION AMERICAINE DEVOILEE
Paris 1861 Dentu. In French. Dedication reads: A son excellence Jefferson Davis, par la volonte nationale President des Etats Confederes d'Amerique. Octavo, 31pp., removed from larger binding and rebound in later wraps. Good. (a26224)
$85.00
Jones, Katharine M. (editor) . NEW CONFEDERATE SHORT STORIES
Columbia 1954 1st University of South Carolina. Stories by a variety of writers about the South and the Civil War: Boyd, Cozzens, O'Henry, John Bell Clayton, Minnie Hite Moody, James Street, Tolbert, Frances Patton. Lg.8vo., 202pp., hardcover. Good plus, light cover wear and light soiling, no DJ. (a27633)
$30.00
Downer, Edward T.. STONEWALL JACKSON'S SHENANDOAH VALLEY CAMPAIGN 1862
Lexington 1959 Stonewall Jackson Memorial Inc. Sm.8vo., 25pp., wraps. Inscribed and signed by Downer. Good, slight wear. (a27993)
$27.00
Burch, John P. . CHARLES W. QUANTRELL A TRUE HISTORY OF HIS GUERRILLA WARFARE ON THE MISSOURI AND KANSAS BORDER DURING THE CIVIL WAR OF 1861-1865 AS TOLD BY CAPTAIN HARRISON TROW ONE WHO FOLLOWED QUANTRELL THROUGH HIS WHOLE COURSE.
Vega 1923 1st Burch. Sm.8vo., 266pp., illustrations, cloth hardcover. VG. (a3084)
$25.00
Smith, William Benjamin . JAMES SIDNEY ROLLINS
NY 1891 De Vinne. Rollins was Missouri lawyer and politician, declared 'Pater Universitatis Missouriensis' in 1872. Sm.4to., 317pp., fine steel engraved portrait as frontispiece, hardcover. Inscribed and initialled by Smith. VG, corners a bit bumped. (a36577)
$85.00
Gasparin, Cte Agenor de . LES ETATS-UNIS EN 1861, UN GRAND PEUPLE QUI SE RELEVE
Paris 1861 Lichel Levy. In French. Octavo, 414pp., attractive 3/4 vellum with full gilt trim and red leather spine label. Owner bookplate. VG plus. (a3662)
$95.00
(civil war) . HOW THE WAR WAS COMMENCED AN APPEAL TO THE DOCUMENTS
NY 1864. Loyal Pub Society No. 46. 8vo., 16pp., new wraps. VG. (a37356)
$25.00
Bowman, Col. S. M. . SHERMAN'S GEORGIA CAMPAIGN FROM ATLANTA TO THE SEA
NY 1865. In the United States Service Magazine, Vol. III No. 5 (May). 8vo., pp. 426-445, map. Bowman and R.B Irwin authored Sherman and his Campaigns, published in 1865. This article undoubtedly appeared in their book, and may have preceeded the book's publication. Whole issue has several articles, poems etc. 8vo., blue printed wraps. Good, front cover detached and worn, lower corner chipped, chips on backstrip. (a37358a)
$30.00
(civil war) . MAJOR-GENERAL PHILIP HENRY SHERIDAN
NY 1865. In the United States Service Magazine, Vol. III No. 5 (May). 8vo., pp. 406-414, engraved portrait. Whole issue has several articles, poems etc. 8vo., blue printed wraps. Good, front cover detached and worn, lower corner chipped, chips on backstrip. (a37358b)
$45.00
(law) . MILITARY SURRENDERS AND PAROLES
NY 1865. In the United States Service Magazine, Vol. III No. 5 (May). 8vo., pp. 456-465. Whole issue has several articles, poems etc. 8vo., blue printed wraps. Good, front cover detached and worn, lower corner chipped, chips on backstrip. (a37358c)
$45.00
Sumner, Hon. Charles . SECURITY AND RECONCILIATION FOR THE FUTURE PROPOSITIONS AND ARGUMENTS ON THE REORGANIZATION OF THE REBEL STATES
Boston 1865 Geo. C. Rand & Avery. Octavo, 32pp., original printing in later wraps, VG. (a37359)
$30.00
Fuld, George and Melvin . PATRIOTIC CIVIL WAR TOKENS
Racine 1960 1st. Sm.8vo., 77pp., illus., wraps. VG. (a38206)
$50.00
Howe, S.G. M. D.. A LETTER ON THE SANITARY CONDITION OF THE TROOPS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF BOSTON ADDRESSED TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS
Washington 1861 GPO. Octavo., 16pp., wraps with later paper spine. Institution stamps on front. Good, light soiling. Original printing, not modern remake. (a40298)
$29.00
Price, Lorin E. . LINCOLN AND ROOSEVELT - A STUDY OF THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL 'WAR POWER'
no place no date (c. 1945). 4to., original carbon typescript, 165 leaves (carbon on rectos only), interleaved with a few illustrations, original blue cloth with gilt stamping. Bevelled board edges. Lorin E. Price, Hollywood producer? VG ++. no dj. no ownership marks. (a40760)
$195.00
Silber, Irwin . SONGS OF THE CIVIL WAR
NY 1960 Columbia University. Music and Lyrics. Piano and Guitar arrangements by Jerry Silverman. Hardcovert. 4to., 385pp., cloth. Good, some soiling, no DJ. (a42842)
$25.00
King, Capt. Joseph E. . THE FORT FISHER CAMPAIGNS, 1864-1865
Menasha 1951. In the United States Naval Institute Proceedings. 4to., 14pp., illus., wraps. Whole issue has several articles. Good, foxing on the front. (a44421a)
$35.00
Barrows, William . OUR WAR AND OUR RELIGION: AND THEIR HARMONY
Boston 1862 Whittemore. 8vo., 19pp., original printed wraps. Good. (a45935)
$35.00
Tremain, H. Edwin (Brigadier-General, U.S.A.) . THE CLOSING DAYS ABOUT RICHMOND; OR, THE LAST DAYS OF SHERIDAN'S CAVALRY
Edinburgh 1884. Privately Printed for the Clarendon Historical Society. Limited to 120 large paper copies. A reprint of the original edition. 4to., 58pp., removed from bound volume and rebound in later wraps. VG. (a46376)
$44.00
(civil war) . CIVIL WAR HISTORY CUMULATIVE INDEX 1955 -1959 (VOLUMES I-V)
1963 State University of Iowa. 8vo., 87pp., original red wraps bound in buckram binding. Three small library stamps on end papers and on wrapper. VG. (a47080)
$45.00
Granger, Moses M. . WASHINGTON VS. JEFFERSON THE CASE TRIED BY BATTLE IN 1861-65
Boston 1898 1st Houghton. Sm.8vo., 207pp., index, green cloth. Top edge gilt. Owner bookplate. VG. (a48473)
$100.00
Gotwalt, Charles E. . ADVENTURES OF A PRIVATE IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
There is no date on this volume--appears to be first half of 20th century. Gotwalt was a member of the 87th Pennsylvania Volunteers. (See: History of the 87th Pennsylvania Volunteers by George Powell, York, Pennsylvania) 'This biographical record of the adventures of Mr. Charles E. Gotwalt...has been prepared by members of his family, at his suggestion from his own dictation and reminscences.' (preface) 4to., 38 leaves (printed on rectos only), reproduced typescript (rexograph?), blue cloth with gilt lettering on front. Owner signed (Cadet Ronald Lauer.) Fairly Good, cover is worn and stained. But internally text is in excellent condition, no wear, tear or staining. Rare. (a49933)
$430.00
Nevins, Allan (editor). CIVIL WAR BOOKS - A CRITICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY- TWO VOLUMES
1970 2nd Edition. Broadfoot Bookmarx Reprint. 2 Hardcover volumes. 4to., 278pp., 326pp., blue cloth. Near Fine, no owner marks, no DJs. 2 volumes. (a49981)
$35.00
Storrick, W. C. . GETTYSBURG THE PLACE, THE BATTLES, THE OUTCOME
Harrisburg 1932 1st McFarland. Sm.8vo., 167pp., photo illustrations, red cloth. Owner signed. VG, light wear, no DJ. (a51874)
$35.00
(maritime). REPORT OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES FOR 1863
Washington 1864 first edition. Hardcover octavo. Dark Green cloth. Much on shipbuilding, maritime navigation, e.g., the protection of bottoms of iron vessels from corrosion, polarity of turrets, the adjustment of compasses for local attraction on board naval steamers, etc. 118p., several foldout charts and a map, original green cloth. VG. no owner marks. (a52413)
$75.00
Abel, Annie H. . THE INDIANS IN THE CIVIL WAR
1910 MacMillan. In the American Historical Review at pp. 281-296. Removed and rebound in later wraps. Uncut. VG. (a52964)
$40.00
Bonie, Lieutenant-Colonel; Major Kaehler and Lieutenant-Colonel George B. Davis . CAVALRY STUDIES FROM TWO GREAT WARS (1896)
Kansas City 1896 1st Hudson-Kimberley. 'Comprising the French Cavalry in 1870...The German Cavalry in the Battle of Vionville Mars La Tour...The operations of the Cavalry in the Gettysburgh Campaign.' 8vo., 267pp., 4 maps (one doublepage), hardcover. Good plus, one 3 inch long closed tear in margin of one leaf, uneven fading of cover, slight wear at head of spine but pretty violet cloth cover with gilt lettering. (a54374)
$75.00
Hastings, Hugh; Colonel Silas W. Burt . NEW YORK AND THE WAR WITH SPAIN HISTORY OF THE EMPIRE STATE REGIMENTS; MY MEMOIRS OF THE MILITARY HISTORY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK DURING THE WAR FOR THE UNION 1861-65; BURTS CIVIL WAR MEMOIRS
Albany 1903 1st Argus. 2 titles bound in one. 8vo., 429pp., index, 129pp., index, hardcover. Very slight paperclip effects on initial two pages. Good , inner hinges cracked. no dj. no ownership marks. (a54401)
$24.00
Hodgman, Rev. S. A. . THE GREAT REPUBLIC JUDGED, BUT NOT DESTROYED; OR, THE BEGINNING AND END OF SLAVERY, AND THE JUSTICE OF GOD DISPLAYED IN THE DOOM OF SLAVEHOLDERS
NY 1865 2nd (1st 1864) Robert Craighead. Hardcover. Small octavo, 274pp., cloth with gilt spine lettering. Good, light brown staining on many margins, covers somewhat worn with fraying on corners and spine ends. Scarce. (a57138)
$215.00
Sumner, Samuel B. . A POEM DELIVERED AT THE REUNION OF THE FORTY-NINTH REGIMENT MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS
Springfield 1867 Samuel Bowles. With notes and appendix. 8vo., 36pp., later wraps. Good. Rare. (a57801)
$85.00
Swan, Frank H. . WOODBURY KIDDER DANA A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Providence 1918 Livermore & Knight Co. Privately Printed. 4to., 106pp., illustrations, original gilt printed cloth. Fine, slight paperclip impression at top margin of a few initial leaves. (a57974)
$95.00
Jones, J. B. . A REBEL WAR CLERK'S DIARY AT THE CONFEDERATE STATES CAPITAL VOLUME II only
Philadelphia 1866 Lipincott. Hardcover. 8vo., 480pp., original cloth. Institution name stamps on fore-edges, plain label at heel of spine, small number stamp at lower blank margin of one page. Good, inner hinges cracked. Volume II (of 2) only. (a58233)
$130.00
De Leon, Thomas C. . FOUR YEARS IN REBEL CAPITALS: AN INSIDE VIEW OF LIFE IN THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY, FROM BIRTH TO DEATH, FROM ORIGINAL NOTES, COLLATED IN THE YEARS 1861 TO 1865 BY THOMAS C. DELEON ; WITH BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE AUTHOR BY LOUIS DE V. CHAUDRON (signed)
Mobile 1892 The Gossip Printing Company. Autograph edition, **signed by De Leon at the bottom of the photo frontis. Hardcover. Octavo, 376pp., frontis, original printed cloth. Institution name stamps on fore-edges, plain label at heel of spine, small number stamp at lower blank margin of one page. Good, inner hinges cracking but text binding secure , corners a bit worn, spine ends rubbed. Scarce. (a58234)
$100.00
Bigelow, John . RETROSPECTIONS OF AN ACTIVE LIFE ( 3 VOLUMES)
NY 1909 Baker & Taylor. 3 volumes. Sm.4to., 645pp., 607pp., 684pp., original hardcovers. Top edges gilt. Faint Institution name stamps on fore-edges, small number stamp at lower blank margin of one page in each volume, plain label at heel of each spine. Good, inner hinges cracking, light wear. 3 volumes. (a58237)
$60.00
Kirwan, A. D., (editor) . JOHNNY GREEN OF THE ORPHAN BRIGADE: THE JOURNAL OF A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
1956 University of Kentucky Press. 8vo., 217pp., index, original hardcover. Signed by Kirwan for the Civil War Book Club. Ex-university library. VG, no DJ. (a58239)
$25.00
Phisterer, Frederick . CAMPAIGNS OF THE CIVIL WAR. SUPPLEMENTARY VOLUME: STATISTICAL RECORD OF THE ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES
NY 1907 (1883) Scribners. Hardcover. 12mo., 343pp., index, cloth. Institution stamps fore-edges, and number printed at bottom of one page. Label on front cover. Fair, inner hinges cracked; spine ends lightly worn. (a58274)
$28.00
Stevens, Capt. C. A. . BERDAN'S UNITED STATES SHARPSHOOTERS IN THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC 1861-1865
St. Paul 1892 no publisher given. Hardcover. Large octavo, 555pp., portraits and illustrations, dark bluegreen cloth with gilt lettering and gilt picture of a Civil War sharpshooter crouching in a field. One can see where old library spine label, now gone, was once at heel of spine and one printed number on dedication page but no other library marks. Fair, inner hinges cracked, a few pages have tiny closed tears or faint wrinkles, entire text is slightly toned, cover discolored and somewhat worn, spine ends reinforced. Text clean and binding secure. Scarce title. Sold as is. (a58286)
$190.00
Jones, Charles C. Jr. . A ROSTER OF GENERAL OFFICERS HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, SENATORS REPRESENTATIVES, MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS IN CONFEDERATE SERVICE DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES
Richmond 1876 Southern Historical Society. 8vo., 17pp., rebound in later wraps. Good. (a58541)
$65.00
Wright, Mrs. D. Giraud . A SOUTHERN GIRL IN '61 THE WAR-TIME MEMORIES OF A CONFEDERATE SENATOR'S DAUGHTER
New York 1905 Doubleday Page. Hardcover. Octavo, 258pp., photo illustrations, index, cloth. Owner signed ("Lydia H South From Horace T. Anna, Xmas, 1914"). Good, moderate cover wear. In new protective glassine cover. (a58652)
$72.00
McClellan, George B. . REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION AND CAMPAIGNS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC TO WHICH IS ADDED AN ACCOUNT OF THE CAMPAIGN IN WESTERN VIRGINIA, WITH PLANS OF BATTLE-FIELDS
New York 1864 Sheldon.Hardcover. Large octavo, 480pp., index, foldout frontis map of Battle of Antietam, original brown cloth. Good, spine cloth remounted, inner hinges cracked, some chipping along outer hinges, corners and spine ends worn. (a58992)
$30.00
Loyal Publication Society . ELEMENTS OF DISCORD IN SECESSIA
NY 1863 Loyal Publication Society No. 158vo., 16pp., original printed wraps. VG. (a59096)
$25.00
Anderson, Col. Charles . THE CAUSE OF THE WAR: WHO BROUGHT IT ON, AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE?
NY 1863. Loyal Publication Society No. 17. 8vo., 16pp., wraps. VG. (a59099)
$25.00
Butler, Major-General B. F. . CHARACTER AND THE RESULTS OF THE WAR. HOW TO PROSECUTE AND HOW TO END IT. A THRILLING AND ELOQUENT SPEECH
NY (c.1863). Reported by A. F. Warburton. Loyal Publication Society No. 7. 8vo., 16pp. (printed in double column), wraps. VG. (a59102)
$23.00
McDougall, Hon. J. A. . SPEECH OF HON. J. A. MCDOUGALL, OF CALIFORNIA, ON THE ARREST OF GEN. STONE, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE SOLDIER AND CITIZEN
Washington 1862 Towers. 8vo., 32pp., stringbound wraps. Good plus, light wear. (a59117)
$55.00
Thomas, Charles B . SERMON FOR THE HOUR PREACHED ON SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 1862, IN THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF CHICAGO
Chicago 1862 Dunlop. 8vo., 19pp., removed and rebound in later wraps. Good. (a59162)
$25.00
Hill, Alonzo . IN MEMORIAM : A DISCOURSE PREACHED IN WORCESTER, OCT. 5, 1862, ON LIEUT. THOMAS JEFFERSON SPURR, FIFTEENTH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS, WHO, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM, DIED IN HAGERSTOWN, SEPT. 27TH FOLLOWING
Boston 1862 John Wilson. Octavo, 32pp., removed and rebound in later wraps. Slight vertical crease throughout. Good plus. Scarce. (a59266)
$65.00
Moody, Loring . DESTRUCTION OF REPUBLICANISM THE OBJECT OF THE REBELLION! THE TESTIMONY OF SOUTHERN WITNESSES
n.d. (1863). Published by the Emancipation League. 8vo., 16pp., wraps. VG. (a59268)
$45.00
Cummings, Chas. L. . THE GREAT WAR RELIC ... VALUABLE AS A CURIOSITY OF THE REBELLION. TOGETHER WITH A SKETCH OF MY LIFE, SERVICE IN THE ARMY, AND HOW I LOST MY FEET SINCE THE WAR; ALSO, MANY INTERESTING INCIDENTS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF A SOLDIER
n.d. (c. 1870-1890). Various remembrances from Civil War soldiers including George E. Reed, Jack Crawford, and Cummings. 8vo., 48pp., original blue and red ink pictorial wraps. Fair, wraps quite chipped and water stained, internal leaves have light staining and light edge wear. Scarce to find this in the original printed wrapper. (a59276)
$130.00
Moore, Frank (editor) . THE REBELLION RECORD: A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF AMERICAN EVENTS, WITH DOCUMENTS, NARRATIVE HISTORY, ILLUSTRATIVE HISTORY, POETRY, ETC. SECOND VOLUME
NY 1865 D. Van Nostrand. Lg.8vo., 544pp., 112pp., (poetry, rumors and incidents), full page portrait illustrations (on rectos only), maps, index, rebound in later wraps. University stamps on fore-edges, blank stamp on title page. Good. Second Volume only. (a61178)
$45.00
Moore, Frank (editor) . THE REBELLION RECORD: A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF AMERICAN EVENTS, WITH DOCUMENTS, NARRATIVE HISTORY, ILLUSTRATIVE HISTORY, POETRY, ETC. FIFTH VOLUME
NY 1864 D. Van Nostrand. Lg.8vo., 624pp., 50pp., (poetry, rumors and incidents), full page portrait illustrations (on rectos only), maps, index, rebound in later wraps. University stamps on fore-edges. Good. Fifth Volume only, (a61179)
$45.00
Seymour, Gen. . THE CONDITION OF THE SOUTH AND THE DUTY OF THE NORTH AS SET FORTH IN A LETTER FROM GEN. T. SEYMOUR
NY 1864. 12mo., 8pp., original printed wraps (rear panel missing) with new paper spine. Good, light paperclip residue on front. (a61767)
$60.00
(civil war) . OFFICIAL MONTHLY BULLETIN OF THE GREAT NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF PEACE AND MUSICAL FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 16, 17, 1869, TO COMMEMORATE THE RESTORATION OF PEACE THROUGHOUT THE LAND NO. 3 MARCH AND APRIL 1869
Boston 1969. Sm.4to., 88pp., music, many advertisements (some illustrated), rebound in later wraps with original front wrap included. Good, lower corner of first few pages chipped (without loss) or bumped. (a61774)
$45.00
Butler, George B . THE CONSCRIPTION ACT: A SERIES OF ARTICLES COMMUNICATED TO THE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
NY (1863?). Loyal Publication Ssociety No. 40. Octavo, 22pp., later wraps. VG, light wear. (a61871)
$25.00
Green, John C. (Chairman of General Committee) . REPORT OF THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL RELIEF COMMITTEE FOR THE SUFFERING OPERATIVES OF GREAT BRITAIN 1862-63
NY 1864 Alvord. American efforts to help European manufacturers, especially those engaged in the production of cotton textile fabrics, who were being severely hurt by the disruption of trade caused by the American Civil War. Octavo, 72pp., original printed wraps. VG, light edge chipping. (a61879)
$49.00
Russell, A. L. . ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE YEAR 1862
Harrisburg 1862. Much Civil War information including names of troops, list of supplies, etc. Octavo, 36pp., original brown printed wraps. Faint vertical creaseGood, wraps chipped on edges. (a61903)
$75.00
Kettell, Thomas P. . THE HISTORY OF THE WAR DEBT OF ENGLAND; THE HISTORY OF THE WAR DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE TWO COMPARED
(NY 1866?). Papers from the Society for the Diffusion of Political Knowledge, No. 17. Octavo, 16p. (double column text), wraps. Faint vertical crease. Good. (a61960)
$25.00
Norton, Charles Eliot . THE SOLDIER OF THE GOOD CAUSE
Boston 1862 1st American Unitarian Association. Army Series No 2. Encouragement for Civil War soldiers. 12mo., 14pp., original printed wraps. Good, moderate wear and light stains on front, corners bumped. (a61993)
$75.00
Creswell, Hon. John A. J. . ORATION ON THE LIFE AND CHARACTER OF HENRY WINTER DAVIS
Washington 1866 1st GPO. Davis was politician active in Civil War period. Octavo, 43pp., dDeep brown cloth-covered stiff wraps with gilt emblem and title on front cover. VG, some chipping on cover. (a61996)
$20.00
(pittsfield, massachusetts) . ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD FOR...1864 TO WHICH IS APPENDED A LIST OF VOLUNTEERS FROM PITTSFIELD
Pittsfield 1864 Sun Printing Office. Octavo, 23pp., wraps. Disbound (complete). Good. (a62066)
$35.00
Bellows, Henry W. . THE STATE AND THE NATION - SACRED TO CHRISTIAN CITIZENS A SERMON..APRIL 21, 1861
NY 1861 James Miller. Civil war sermon. Octavo, 16pp., original tan printed raps. Good, light chipping on cover. (a62257)
$24.00
Kelley, Wm. D. MC . LINCOLN AND STANTON A STUDY OF THE WAR ADMINISTRATION OF 1861 AND 1862 WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OF SOME RECENT STATEMENTS OF GEN. GEO. B. MCCLELLAN
NY 1885 1st edition. Putnam. Hardcover. 12mo., 88pp., ads, original dark brown cloth with black lettering. VG plus. Scarce. No ownership marks. (a62378)
$60.00
(maryland) . JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE OF MARYLAND AT A SPECIAL SESSION DECEMBER 1861
Annapolis 1861 Schley & Cole. Hardcover. Large octavo, 569pp., plus over 100 pages more of messages and reports., original leather boards with with later spine and original leather labels remounted. Fairly Good, some light water stains, slight rippling throughout book though easily legible. (a62383)
$175.00
(civil war) . REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE AT THE 24TH MEETING HELD AT ST. LOUIS, MO ., NOVEMBER 16TH AND 17TH 1892
Cincinnati 1893 Freeman. Biographical details on numerous soldiers. Octavo, 155pp. plus about 70 pages of listings of officers for previous years, a few portraits, attractive green cloth hardcover with gilt decoration. VG plus. (a64311)
$45.00
(tennessee). ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SELECTED VIEWS OF CHATTANOOGA, LOOKOUT MOUONTAIN, CHICAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK, NATIONAL CEMETERY AND MISSIONARY RIDGE
Lookout Mountain c. 1900 Hardie Bros. Printed by C. J. Krehbiel of Cincinnati. Oblong octavo, . large panoramic drawing of Lookout Mountain area, silk string binding. Front cover present but detached. Good, light soiling. (a65105)
$75.00
Longstreet, Helen D.. LEE AND LONGSTREET AT HIGH TIDE GETTYSBURG IN THE LIGHT OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS
Gainesville 1904 1st edition. Author. Hardcover. Octavo, 346pp., illustrations, cloth. Lacks front blank end paper, opens to halftitle page. Otherwise VG. no dj. Top edge gilt. text near Fine, clean and bright. Hinges unbroken; binding secure. No ownership marks. In removable protective glassine jacket. The hard-to-find true first edition. (a65470)
$125.00
McClellan, George B. . REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION AND CAMPAIGNS OF THE ARMY OF THE PTOMAC TO WHICH IS ADDED AN ACCOUNT OF THE CAMPAIGN IN WESTERN VIRGINIA WITH PLANS OF BATTLE-FIELDS
1970. Reprint of original 1864 edition. Octavo, 480pp., foldout map, orange cloth. Institution stamp on top fore-edge, small sticker on front free (no other marking), spine label removed. Good. (a66036)
$29.00
(civil war) . MEMORIAL OF WILLIAM KIRKLAND BACON LATE ADJUTANT OF THE 26TH REGIMENT OF NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEERS
Boston 1865 American Tract Society. By His Father. Octavo, 139pp., fine steel engraved portrait of Bacon in Civil War uniform as frontis, original boards with later spine. Good, light wear. (a66128)
$185.00
Smith, David R. . THE MONITOR & THE MERRIMAC A BIBLIOGRAPHY
Los Angeles 1968. 4to., 35pp., original printed wraps. (a66666)
$27.00
Arnold, Edwin . FADELESS STARS
Houston 1942 Alpha Law Brief Co. Historical novel about the civil war. Sm.4to., 627pp., (3), wraps. Signed by Arnold on title page (to Mrs. George Brett Jr.) VG, light cover wear and light cover soiling. (a68507)
$85.00
Whitney, Rev. Frederic Augustus . AN ORATION DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT IN EVERGREEN CEMETERY, BRIGHTON, MASS...WITH AN APPENDIX CONTAINING THE OTHER EXERCISES AND NOTICES OF THE DECEASED SOLDIERS
Boston 1866 S. Chism. Octavo, 62pp., later wraps. Good, a few small chips in final page with no loss of text, some closed tears. (a68621)
$25.00
(Colwell, Stephen?) . THE FIVE COTTON STATES AND NEW YORK: OR, REMARKS UPON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMICAL ASPECTS OF THE SOUTHERN POLITICAL CRISIS
c. 1859. no place, no publisher given. Author warns that a serious Civil War is very near to erupting and he hopes that North and South can come together and discuss slavery and other economic issues in a bid to avoid war. Octavo, 64pp., later wraps with original front relaid and original rear panel bound in. Contemporary owner signature on top of front.cover. Good, (a68634)
$85.00
(Choate, Joseph H.) . MEMORIAL OF EDWARD B. DALTON, M. D.
NY 1872. Dalton was author of History of College of Physicians and Surgeons of City of New York and Chief Medical Officer of the Army of the Potomac. Hardcover. Octavo, 49pp., (1), gilt printed green cloth. All edges gilt. Signed by Choate. VG, light wear. (a68658)
$220.00
Thomas, Mr. of Massachusetts . REMARKS ON THE RELATION OF THE SECEDED STATES (SO CALLED) TO THE UNION, AND THE CONFISCATION OF PROPERTY AND EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES IN SUCH STATES
Washington 1862 Congressional Globe Office. Octavo, 14pp. (double column), original wraps.t. Untrimmed, and unopened. Good, slight foxing. (a68661)
$24.00
Beecher, Henry Ward . FORT SUMTER ORATION APRIL 14th, 1865
1865. Octavo, 24pp., later wraps. VG. (a68676)
$35.00
(civil war) . THE CONTINENTAL MONTHLY DEVOTED TO LITERATURE AND NATIONAL POLICY VOLUME I 1862
NY and Boston 1862 J. R. Gilmore. Many interesting articles including: Active Service; or Campaigning in Western Virginia; pp. 330-338; The War Between Freedom and Slavery in Missouri, pp.369-380; The Slave Trade in New York, pp. 86-90; etc. Hardcover. Sm.4to., 740pp., original gilt printed green cloth. Old small historical library bookplate and stamp on title page. Owner signed. Good, lacks front free blank, fraying on edges of index page, faint narrow stain line in outer margin of about 60 leaves. (a70476)
$150.00
Telfer, William Duff; Henry Camp (association inscription). A REMINISCENCE OF THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS: A CAMP-FIRE STORY OF THE SEVENTY-FIRST REGIMENT, N. G. S. N. Y.
Brooklyn 1864 first edition. Author. Sold by John Lee, Strand, London. Includes: Report of Henry P. Martin, Colonel Commanding the 71st NYSM in the action at Bull Run; Roll of Honor listing Officers and men killed and wounded in the Manassas Battle, a one page description of the Battle and the author's epic poem. Title on cover of book: The Battle Field of the 71st Reg'T. 12mo., 58pp., original boards. All edges gilt. Book's owner - Henry Camp - apparently fought in this first battle of Manassas . He signed the presentation of this book to US Grant Post No. 327 in 1890 and wrote a handwritten note telling a bit about the last few days of life of another member of "our company" - a William M Smith - who was wounded and died from the battle. This first edition was published without a map. ( Some later editions have a map. ) Good, cover faded, worn and soiled. Later paper reinforcement on backstrip. (a71592)
$120.00
Hill, Alonzo. REVELATION BY FIRE: A SERMON PREACHED...AUG. 17, 1862...AFTER THE BURIAL OF MR. WILLIAM HUDSON, A PRIVATE IN THE 25th REGIMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS
Boston 1862 John Wilson. Octavo, 23pp., original printed wraps. Faint vertical crease throughout. near VG. no owner marks. (a72101)
$75.00
Wightman, Rev. John T, . THE GLORY OF GOD, THE DEFENSE OF THE SOUTH A DISCOURSE DELIVERED IN...YORKVILLE, S. C. JULY 28, 1861 THE DAY OF NATIONAL THANKSGIVING FOR THE VICTORY AT MANASSAS
Portland (Maine) 1871 Thurston. Octavo, 15pp., original printed tan wraps. VG, light wear. (a73293)
$45.00
Cutler, Elbridge Jefferson. WAR POEMS
Boston 1867 Little Brown. Civil War poetry. Hardcover. Square 12mo., 59pp., original green cloth. Front blank end paper stuck to board so opens to blank end paper. Good, original dark brown end paper in rear has some worn spots, outer front hinge tearing. Original printing, not modern remake. (a73413)
$90.00
(Johnson, John) A Member of the Philadelphia Bar . A CRITICISM OF MR. WM. B. REED'S ASPERSIONS ON THE CHARACTER OF DR. BENJAMIN RUSH WITH AN INCIDENTAL CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL JOSEPH REED'S CHARACTER
Philadelphia 1867 Collins. Large octavo, 61pp., original printed wraps. Signed in ink on the front: "Essex Institute from the Author". Uncut. VG, light wear. (a73492)
$35.00
Barrett, Edward, Lieut.-Commander U S N . DEAD RECKONING; OR, DAY'S WORK
NY 1863 1st Author. Hardcover. Tall octavo, 56pp., 4pp. of tables, original pictorial green cloth with gilt lettering on front. Of special interest: bound between pages 36-37 is stiff page with circular compass that has a movable red pointer mounted in center. Good, a bit worn, opens to title page, front hinge cracked. (a73648)
$200.00
Civil War. AN ACCOUNT OF THE SUFFERINGS OF FRIENDS OF NORTH CAROLINA YEARLY MEETING, IN SUPPORT OF THEIR TESTIMONY AGAINST WAR FROM 1861 TO 1865
New Vienna 1872 3rd Peace Association of Friends in America. Octavo, 24pp., later wraps. Lacks original wraps but is the original document. First two pages have chipping in corners, not affecting text at all. Near Good. (a73651)
$250.00
Merrill, James M. . STRATEGY MAKERS IN THE UNION NAVY DEPARTMENT 1861-1865
1962 Article at pp. 19-32 in Mid -America. Several additional articles in this single issue as well. Octavo, wraps. VG. (a73927)
$25.00
kansas Senator Green . IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. MR. GREEN MADE THE FOLLOWING REPORT... COMMUNICATING A CONSTITUTION FOR KANSAS AS A STATE
"...Adopted by the Convention which met at Lecomton on Monday, 4th of September 1857". Washington 1858. 35th Congress 1st Session, Rep. No. 82. This is only Senator Green's Report, it does not include the related documents associated with this Report. Octavo, 16pp., wraps. VG. (a74549)
$25.00
Robertson, Mary D. (editor). LUCY BRECKINRIDGE OF GROVE HILL THE JOURNAL OF A VIRGINIA GIRL 1862-1864
1979 Kent State. Hardcover. Octavo, 235pp., index, cloth. VG, no wear on book and text clean but rubbed spot on end paper where price tage removed. in Good DJ - no tears or chips on dj. Recommended reading. (a75064)
$24.00
Lankford, Nelson D. (editor) . AN IRISHMAN IN DIXIE - THOMAS CONOLLY'S DIARY OF THE FALL OF THE CONFEDERACY
1988 1st University of South Carolina. ISBN 0-87249-555-8. Edited with introduction by Nelson D. Lankford. Hardcover. Octavo, 154pp., cloth. Fine in Near Fine DJ, light rubbing. (a75260)
$22.00
Lankford, Nelson D. (editor) . AN IRISHMAN IN DIXIE - THOMAS CONOLLY'S DIARY OF THE FALL OF THE CONFEDERACY
1988 1st University of South Carolina. ISBN 0-87249-555-8. Edited with introduction by Nelson D. Lankford. Hardcover. Octavo, 154pp., cloth. Fine in VG plus DJ, one tiny closed tear and slight fading of spine. (a75261)
$20.00
Welles, Gideon, Secretary of the Navy . PRIZE CASES IN NEW YORK
Washington 1864 House Executive Documents volume 14, No 74 . of 38th Congress 1st Session 1863 -64. Concerns sale and possible fraud in cases of seized cargo during the Civil War.Hardcover. Octavo, 595pp., tan buckram. Slight depository library marks, but no spine numbers and no pocket, no title page stamps and no fore-edge stamps. VG plus. (a75312)
$145.00
(Reconstruction) . REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON RECONSTRUCTION AT THE FIRST SESSION THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS
Washington 1866. State-by-state reports. Octavo, 187pp., 182pp., green cloth. Good, worn, cover tearing along outer hinges, occasional faint foxing. (a75321)
$145.00
Walker, Jeanie Mort. LIFE OF CAPT. JOSEPH FRY THE CUBAN MARTYR
Hartford 1875 first edition. Burr. Hardcover. Full title: Being a faithful record of his remarkable career from childhood to the time of his heroic death at the hands of Spanish executioners; recounting his experience as an officer in the US and Confederate Navies and revealing much of the inner history and secret marine service of the late Civil War in America. Octavo, 589pp., frontis portrait, text illustrations, original maroon cloth with gilt spine lettering. Small owner name stamp on title page and half title. Good, spine faded; two 1/2 inch in diameter snags in cloth on front board, rear outer hinge has some worming in the gutter. Binding nice and secure; text is clean. (a75751)
$50.00
(civil war) . GETTYSBURG: SELECTED READINGS
Fort Huachuca 1986 Department of Tactics, Intelligence and Military Science, U.S. Army Intelligence Center. 4to., 321pp., original wraps. Very light non-circulating library marks and numbers, no spine numbers, no pocket, no bookplate. Near Fine. (a76204)
$75.00
Stebbins, Hon. Henry G. . SPEECH - FINANCES AND RESOURCES OF THE UNITED STATES
New York 1864. Loyal publication Society No. 45. Octavo, 22pp., original stringbound wraps. Good, light foxing and wear. (a77136)
$29.00
(postage stamps) . CONFEDERATE STATES POSTAL HISTORY
New York 1978 Sotheby Parke Bernet. Auction catalogue. Sm.4to., numerou photo illustrations, original wraps. VG, small smudge on front. (a77466)
$29.00
anon. OUR DUTY IN THE PRESENT CRISIS RESPECTFULLY ADDRESSED TO THE YOUNG MEN
c. 1859. Drum beating for the upcoming Civil War: The most important moment of American history draws near....whether Slavery shall increase, or whether Slavery shall cease....(etc) Octavo, 32pp., rebound in later wraps. Good Plus. (a78596)
$35.00
anon . READ AND REFLECT
no date c. 1859. About slavery in Kansas; anti-Fremont. Octavo, 16pp., stringbound wraps. Fair, toned, worn but legible. (a78609)
$20.00
Quien, Lieut. George . REMINISCENCES OF THE SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE OF LIEUT. GEORGE QUIEN OF COMPANY K TWENTY-THIRD REGIMENT CONN. VOLS. (ORIGINAL BOOK, NOT A REPRINT)
Waterbury 1906 1st. Civil War memoir. Hardcover. Octavo, frontis photo illustration of Quien, blue cloth with gilt lettering. VG, text slightly toned, cover, unevenly faded and lettering rubbed off front. Scarce. (a80176)
$350.00
Lee, Charles A. MD. HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION NOTICES OF FOREIGN MILITARY HOSPITALS &C.
Albany 1863 Comstock & Cassidy. Lee writes on the importance of good hospitals during wartime, presumably with the needs of the then ongoing American Civil War. Article at 37-66, three foldout diagrams of hospital floorplans - one a proposal for a military hospital, second the Ground Plan of l'Hopital de Lariboisiere, Paris, third the Ground plan of Military Hospital Vincennes, in Transactions of the Medical Society of the State of New York for 1863. Hardcover. One volume with many additional articles as well. Good, cover chipping in several places. (a80215a)
$69.00
Moore, Frank . SPEECHES OF JOHN BRIGHT, M.P. ON THE AMERICAN QUESTION. WITH AN INTRODUCTION
1970. Krause reprint of original Boston 1865 edition. English government response to American Civil War. Hardcover. Octavo, 278pp., maroon buckram. Fine. (a80325)
$25.00
Miller, Henry W. . ADDRESS DELIVERED BEFORE THE PHILANTHROPIC AND DIALECTIC SOCIETIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA JUNE 3, 1857 (ORIGINAL WORK, NOT A MODERN REPRINT)
Raleigh 1857 1st Holden & Wilson. An anxious speech, full of the sound of approaching Civil War. Octavo, 34pp., original printed wraps. Good, a bit soiled, slight toning. (a80992)
$65.00
Spencer, Mrs. Bella Z . . TRIED AND TRUE OR LOVE AND LOYALTY: A STORY OF THE GREAT REBELLION
Springfield 1869 (1866) W. J. Holland. Novel of the Civil War written by wife of a Union General. Hardcover. Octavo, 394pp., steel engraved frontis portrait of Spencer with tissue, original green cloth with full gilt decorated spine and original yellow blanks. Near VG, light fraying of spine ends and corners. (a81236)
$34.00
Atkins, Thomas Astle and John Wise Oliver . YONKERS IN THE REBELLION OF 1861-1865 INCLUDING A HISTORY OF THE ERECTION OF THE MONUMENT TO HONOR THE MEN OF YONKERS WHO FOUGHT TO SAVE THE UNION (ORIGINAL EDITION, NOT A MODERN REPRINT)
1892 1st Yonkers Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Association. Hardcover. 4to., 262pp., illustrations, cloth. All edges gilt. Fair, front inner hinge cracked, outer hinges cracking, corners fraying. Scarce in original edition. Price reflects condition. (a81662)
$49.00
Marsh, Col. Lucius B. and Family . COLLECTION OF 50 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LETTERS WRITTEN BY LUCIUS B. MARSH TO REV. D. W. MARSH ABOUT MARSH FAMILY HISTORY
50 letters, all handwritten by Lucius Marsh; most all written from Boston. Octavo,each letter ranges from 1 to 5 pages, most being 2 or 3 pages long, no envelopes. Letters date from September 1887 to April 1895. All concern current and past history and genealogy of Marsh Family. Family mostly lived in Maine, New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. All letter easily legible. Lucius Marsh fought in the 47th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War. (a81746)
$600.00
Chapman, Erwin . LATEST LIGHT ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND WAR-TIME MEMORIES VOLUME II
NY 1917 1st Revell. Hardcover. Sm.4to., pp.277-570, gilt printed blue cloth. VG very slight bumping of corners. Volume 2 only. (a81823)
$125.00
Fowler, William Chauncey . THE SECTIONAL CONTROVERSY; OR, PASSAGES IN THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING THE CAUSES OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE SECTIONS (signed)
New York 1862 1st Scribners. Hardcover. Octavo, 269pp., original dark brown cloth.with later professionally applied paper spine. **Signed by Fowler. Good, cloth worn off corners and edges. (a82107)
$220.00
Wasson, R. Gordon. HALL CARBINE AFFAIR AN ESSAY IN HISTORIOGRAPHY (SIGNED AND BOXED)
Danbury 1941 Privately Printed. True first edition. **Limited to 100 copies after which type was broken up - this is copy No. 58. Concerns an episode in the Civil War in which J. Pierpont Morgan is alleged to have sold the Government some condemned guns at an exorbitant profit. Large octavo, 184pp., folding charts, index, printed brown paper wraps in matching brown paper covered box. ***Signed by Wasson presentation to Ralph Dawson.Photo illus the carbine as frontispiece. Book is VG plus to Near Fine, almost no wear but does have a very few pages at the end with neat ink lines underlining and marks affecting a word or two or in margin only, presumably by Dawson ( underlining does not look like it was done by a book owner - too neatly done.) Box is VG with light wear, a few minor stains, but no tears. Very scarce. Wonderful gift for the gun enthusiast. (a82277)
$350.00
(civil war) . AMERICAN UNION COMMISSION MARYLAND BRANCH, BALTIMORE
Original two-page printed announcement plus one original one-page manuscript letter by G. S. Griffith. Announcement is dated November 1865; letter is dated November 24, 1865. Griffith was the president of The American Union Commission "constituted for the purpose of aiding and co-operating with the people of those portions of the United States which have been desolated and impoverished" by the American Civil War. Announcement is VG with horizontal folds; letter is Good with one inch chip from text taking out 2 or 3 words of text. Pair of documents: paperback ephemera. (a82333)
$75.00
Turner, Edward Raymond . THE NEW MARKET CAMPAIGN MAY, 1864
Richmond 1912 first edition Whittet & Shepperson. Hardcover. Octavo, 203pp., photo illustrations, maps, maroon cloth. Light library markings: stamp and blind stamp of John Crerar Library on title page, official "withdrawn" stamp and number and gilt library name and number on spine. No other library marks. Good , inner hinges cracked, head of spine end frayed, corners a bit worn. Excellent reading. (a82350)
$75.00
Burton, Theodore E. . JOHN SHERMAN
Boston and New York 1908 Houghton Mifflin Company. American Statesman Second Series Volume II. No. 469/500. Large paper edition. Hardcover. Octavo, 449pp., frontis, photo illustrations, original cloth. Unopened. VG, some light soiling and spotting on cover, spine lightly rubbed, label a bit worn, last blank page folded. (a82418)
$75.00
Hopkins, John Baker . THE FALL OF THE CONFEDERACY (1867)
London preface dated 1867 William Freeman. Hardcover. Small octavo, 96p., original green cloth with gilt lettering and decoration on front, original dark brown end papers. Beautiful condition. VG plus, light fraying of top spine end. (a82504)
$220.00
Curtis, Newton Martin . FROM BULL RUN TO CHANCELLORSVILLE (signed)
New York 1906 (later printing in 1906, same year as first) Putnam. Hardcover. Large octavo, 384pp., illustrations, dark blue cloth with red cross and gilt lettering on front and spine. Top edge gilt. **Signed presentation copy from Curtis to Hon. Nathan S. Jonas. VG, corners gently bumped. In later removable glassine jacket. (a83588)
$95.00
Dickinson, Hon. Daniel . THE UNION: AN ADDRESS
NY 1861 James Gregory. 24pp., original printed wraps. small octavo. Speech delivered before the Iterary Societies of Amherst College. Civil war. Good. some wear. (a8425)
$29.00
Lieber, Francis . NO PARTY NOW BUT ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY
NY May 1863 Westcott. Loyal Publication Society No. 16. Octavo, 10pp., original printed wraps. VG. Not a modern reprint. (a8426)
$35.00
McPherson, Hon. Edward of Pennsylvania . DISORGANIZATION AND DISUNION SPEECH
Delivered in HOuse Feb, 1860. 8p.Washington. Buell and Blanchard. Fair.. Lacks cover. Folded in thirds. Worn. (a8427)
$25.00
Thompson, Jos. P.. PEACE THROUGH VICTORY
NY 1864. Loyal Publication Society No. 60. A Sermon. 8vo., 16pp., original printed wraps. Fairly Good, worn, chipping on edges. (a8428)
$24.00
Burnham, A. A. . WHO ARE THE AGITATORS? SPEECH OF HON. A A BURHAM OF CONNECTICUT
March 7, 1860. On slavery and Civil War. Octavo, 8p., original stringbound wraps rebound in later wraps. Lacks original cover. Good. (a86160)
$25.00
Thomas, Hon. B. F. . REMARKS ON THE RELATION OF THE SECEDED STATES (SO CALLED) TO THE UNION AND THE CONFISCATION OF PROPERTY AND EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES IN SUCH STATES
Boston 1862 John Wilson. Octavo, 37p., original printed stringbound wraps. Good, light wear. No ownership marks. Not a modern reprint. (a87202)
$34.00
Webb, Mena . JULE CARR GENERAL WITHOUT AN ARMY
Chapel Hill 1987 first edition University of North Carolina. ISBN 0-8078-1705-8. Hardcover. Octavo, 308pp., cloth. Near Fine, slight spots where price tags once affixed in VG plus DJ. (a87450)
$44.00
McClellan, George B. . REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION AND CAMPAIGNS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC TO WHICH IS ADDED AN ACCOUNT OF THE CAMPAIGN IN WESTERN VIRGINIA, WITH PLANS OF BATTLE-FIELDS
Books for Libraries Press 1970 reprint of original New York 1864 Sheldon. Hardcover. Octavo, 480pp., index, foldout frontispiece map of Battle of Antietam, orange cloth. Ex-university library. Near Fine, no DJ. (a87892)
$25.00
(century magazine) . THE CENTURY MAGAZINE VOL. XXX NEW SERIES VOLUME VIII - MAY 1885 TO OCTOBER 1885 (BOUND IN ONE HARDCOVER VOLUME)
New York 1885 Century Co. This volume includes: Many articles on "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" including articles on The Battle of Gaines's Mill, General Grant's Last Days, Incidents of the Battle of Manassas; lengthy article on "The New Orleans Exposition" by Eugene Smalley with numerous illustrations; "North Borneo" by Joseph and Frank Hatton; and much more. Covers not included. Hardcover. Sm.4to., 976p., double column text, illustrations, embossed brown cloth with gilt-speckled end papers.Top edge gilt. Good, light wear, spine ends worn. Binding secure, no ownership marks. (a88117)
$80.00
Morse, Samuel F. B. (President) . AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING NATIONAL UNITY "GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH"
New York 1861 first edition John F. Trow. Society Rooms, Bible House, Astor Place, New York. Octavo, 6p., original pale yellow printed wraps. Gives Preamble and Constitution of the Society, its history and a lengthy list of all members of the Society. Good, splitting at spine, a bit worn but still. Rare. (a88339)
$100.00
(Civil War) . INDEX OF GENERAL ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND 1862
Nashville 1864 first edition John T. S Fall. 12mo., 8p., original wraps. Alphabetical listing of Names and of Subjects. Vertical crease throughout. Good, splitting at spine, worn but intact. (a88340)
$150.00
McClellan, Ma.j General (author) ; Marcy, R(andolph) B. (signed by) . ORIGINAL PRINTED CIVIL WAR ORDER NO. 10 (SIGNED IN INK BY R B MARCY)
General Orders No 10. Order written by Maj. General McClellan and dated May 16, 1861. Cincinnati, Ohio. Single piece of paper 8 x 5-1/4 inches. 4 short paragraphs concerning daily tramsission of morning reports, etc. Printed on one side of leaf. **Signed in ink by R. B. Marcy as "Acting Adj't General. " Marcy, 1812-1887, was career officer in U.S. Army, eventually becoming Brig. General. Folded in half lengthwise. Good, paper a bit toned. Original printing, not a modern reprint. (a88341)
$150.00
McClellan, Maj. General (author); Marcy, R(andolph) B. (signed by) . ORIGINAL PRINTED CIVIL WAR ORDER NO. 8 (SIGNED IN INK BY R. B. MARCY)
General Orders No 8., written by Maj. General McClellan concerning the appointment of Captain H. W. Benham to job of Chief Engineer of the Department of the Ohio. dated May 14, 1861. Cincinnati first edition. Single piece of paper 8 x 5-1/4 inches, printed on one side of leaf. **Signed in ink by R. B. Marcy as "Acting Adj't General. " Marcy, 1812-1887, was career officer in U.S. Army, eventually becoming Brig. General. Folded in half lengthwise. Good, paper a bit toned. Original printing, not a modern reprint. (a88344)
$150.00
True, Colonel James M. and E. R. Wiley, Jr. . ORIGINAL PRINTED CIVIL WAR SPECIAL ORDERS NO. 49
Original Civil War document dated May 11, 1863. Headquarters Post of Jackson, 2d Division, 16th Army Corps. Jackson, Tenn. 8x5 inches, 3p. Dense listing of names of persons, their district of residence and amount of money they have each been assessed by "The commission for the support of Union Refugees." The named persons are demanded to "make immediate payment of these amounts". Fair, page edges curling making far right hand column a bit hard to read. Rare. Original printing, not a modern reprint. (a88345)
$250.00
Thomas, L. and War Department . ORIGINAL PRINTED CIVIL WAR GENERAL ORDERS NO. 142
Washington, September 25, 1862. General Orders No.142. 7-1/2 x 5-3/4 inches, 4p. "The following is the cartel under which prisoners are exchanged in the existing war with the Southern States. Haxall's Landing on James River, VA, July 22, 1862." Four pages of legal details concerning prisoner exchange, etc, "A General, Commander in Chief or an Admiral shall be exchanged for officers of equal rank or for sixty privates or common seamen" etc. VG, four binding holes in left margin otherwise clean and intact. Original printing, not a modern reprint. (a88346)
$100.00
(Civil War) . COLLECTION OF 60 ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR PRINTED ORDERS
Dated 1862-1865 first editions. Most orders are printed on one side only. Some 2 or a few more pages in length. All are orders from the War Department Adjutant General's Office. Orders concern a wide variety of matters including how to deal with property and persons of African descent ("Accounts shall be kept sufficiently accurate and in detail to show quantities and amount...as a basis upon which compensation can be made" August 16, 1862); "No citizen liable to be drafted...shall be allowed to go to a foreign country" (August 13, 1862); "No candles or open lights shall be allowed in the hold or staterooms of any boats" (Februry 18, 1864); "All supplies for soldiers, sutlers, private citizens or traders shall be shipped by Rail Road" (August 15,1863) etc etc. All are original. All in Good or VG condition except for three with some staining (almost entirely marginal) and a handful with small holes. 60 original orders. (a88347)
$550.00
McClellan, Major General; L. Thomas and War Department . CHANGES AND ADDITIONS AFFECTING THE REGULATIONS FOR THE RECRUITING SERVICE
Washington March 1, 1862. Octavo, 12p., stringbound wraps. Chapters on duties of recruiting officers, rejected recruits, rendevous and quartering of recruits, recording forms to be used, etc. Good plus, a few light spots of soiling, almost no wear. Original document. Very Scarce. Original printing, not a modern reprint. (a88348)
$120.00
(blackwood's) . BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE VOL. XCIII JANUARY - JUNE 1863 AMERICAN EDITION VOLUME LVI
New York 1863 Leonard Scott. Includes "A Month's visit to the Confederate Headquarters by an English Officer" (29p.) ; "Progress in China Part II : the Taepings and their Remedy" 15p; "Kinglake"s Invasion of the Crimea" 28p. and much more. One volume, hardcover. Octavo., 786p., 3/4 leather with marbled boards. Good, cover moderately rubbed and worn, outer hinges beginning to crack, a few pages have light wear, light staining or light foxing. (a88519)
$75.00
Sumner, Charles . RANSOM OF SLAVES AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL SPEECH ON THE BILL FOR THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...MARCH 31, 1862
Washington 1862 first edition. 13p. double column text. Original printing. Good, light fraying of edges and spine. Signed in pencil on top of front page by J I Christie. (a89151)
$35.00
Sumner, Charles . DEFENCE OF MASSACHUSETTS - SPEECHES OF HON. CHARLES SUMNER ON THE BOSTON MEMORIAL FOR THE REPEAL OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE BILL
Washington DC 1854 first edition. Buell & Blanchard. 16p. double column text. Original printing. Stringbinding. Good, light toning, fraying of edges and spine. (a89152)
$65.00
Sumner, Charles . THE REPUBLICAN PARTY , ITS ORIGIN, NECESSITY AND PERMANENCE - SPEECH OF HON. CHARLES SUMNER BEFORE THE YOUNG MEN'S REPUBLICAN UNION OF NEW YORK JULY 11th 1860
New York 1860 . first edition. Young Men's Republican Union . octavo. In later plain wraps. Double column text. 16p. VG. no ownership marks; front and back show slight rust mark from old paperclip. (a89176)
$120.00
. BOUNTIES TO COLORED SOLDIERS - LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR
Washington 1870 first edition. House of Representatives ex. document no. 241. 255p. Later plain wraps. Near Fine , clean, no ownership marks. Original printing, not modern remake. Very Scarce. (a89994)
$150.00
(Hastings, David H) . COURT- MARTIAL OF MAJOR DAVID H. HASTINGS
pp 1-293 in single complete volume of Executive Documents printed by order of the House of Representatives 1864-'65 volume 13. Washington 1865 first edition. GPO. Thick octavo hardcover. Good , backstrip a bit soiled; bookplate and a few small stamps from non-circulating depository library; spine label removed (spot still visible.) Text clean and binding secure; hinges not cracked. Full of interesting testimony about day to day experiences in American Civil War. (a90634)
$100.00
(US Senate Reports - American Civil War) . EXPLOSION OF THE MINE BEFORE PETERSBURG
Testimony given to Senate of United States, December, 1864 pp. 1-272. Offered in one complete volume of Reports of the Committees of the Senate of the United States for 38th Congress , 2nd session, volume 1, 1864. first edition. Hardcover. thick octavo. numerous other reports in volume as well. The Petersburg report is full of detailed information on events around the Battle of Petersburg in the American Civil War. (a90652)
$160.00
Seabrook, E B . A DESERTED PLANTATION (article in one complete issue of The Galaxy for March 1868)
New York March 1868 first edition. The Galaxy. Complete issue of March 1868. Original printed octavo wraps. Seabrook article on pp. 308-316. Seabrook describes what he found when he visited an abandoned plantation at Hilton Head, South Carolina, in spring of 1862. Other articles in issue as well. Original string binding. Fairly Good, cover worn, backstrip chipped, binding secure. Text edges frayed. (a91193a)
$35.00
Noyes, James O . SOUTHERN TROUBLES AND THEIR REMEDY (article in one complete issue of The Galaxy for March 1868)
New York March 1868 first edition. The Galaxy. Complete issue of March 1868. Original printed octavo wraps. Noyes article on pp. 365-373. Other articles in issue as well. Original string binding. Fairly Good, cover worn, backstrip chipped, binding secure. Text edges frayed. (a91193b)
$35.00
Pugh, George E . SPEECH OF HON. GEORGE E. PUGH, OF OHIO ON THE STATE OF THE UNION
Washingotn 1860 first edition. Printed by L. Towers. Delivered in the Senate of the United States, Deccember 20, 1860. 16p. octavo wraps. no cover as issued. Good. (a91199)
$29.00
Civil War Newspapers. NEW YORK TRIBUNE - (3 separate issues) MAY 27, 1864; APRIL 19, 1865 ; MAY 17 1865
Three original complete issues of this newspaper. First edition. Each issue is 8 folio pages, folded in quarters. Each issue has news summary of War Events. Articles on the Fall of Raleigh, Governor Vance captured, General Stoneman's Brilliant Raid, 19 Guns and 1165 Prisoners Taken, Seige and Capture of Mobile and much more. Good, complete, light foxing, no tears, occasional stains. Three issues. Read about the war as if it is happening around you. (a91634)
$85.00
Post-Civil War Newspaper. NEW YORK TRIBUNE - ISSUE FOR JANUARY 11, 1866
Original complete issue of this newspaper. 8 folio pages, folded in quarters. Articles on why Jefferson Davis was not tried, , Provisional Governments for lately Rebellious States, Negro Suffrage, etc. Good, complete, light foxing, no tears. (a91635)
$35.00
Civil War Newspaper . NEW YORK TIMES - single issue APRIL 14, 1862
Single complete issue of this newspaper for Monday, April 14, 1862. New York. first edition. 8p. Large folio. folded in quarters. Full of Civil War reports: Advance into Alabama with occupation of Huntsville by Gen. Mitchell, The Army Before Yorktown- Repulse of a Rebel Sortie by the Twelfth New York, etc. Good, no tears, just light wear and edge fraying. (a91711)
$35.00
Civil War Newspaper . NEW YORK HERALD -single issue FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 1861
Single complete issue of this newspaper for Monday, October 7, 1861. New York. first edition. 8p. Large folio. folded in quarters. Full of Civil War reports:"The Seat of War in Western Virginia" with large map on front page; "Important from Missouri- General Fremont's Charges against Colonel Blair", etc. Good, lightly evenly toned; edges a bit frayed. One can definitely feel the excitement and apprehension of the times reading this paper. (a91712)
$35.00
Squires, W. H. T.. UNLEASHED AT LONG LAST RECONSTRUCTION IN VIRGINIA APRIL 9, 1865-JANUARY 26, 1870
Portsmouth 1939 1st Printcraft Press. Copy No. 98. 8vo., 486pp., photo illustrations, index, hardcover. Top edge gilt. Signed by Squires. VG. in Good DJ, worn, soiled with a few small closed tears. (a9182)
$55.00
Adams, Charles Francis.. CRISIS OF FOREIGN INTERVENTION IN THE WAR OF SECESSION SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 1862.
Boston 1914. first edition. Offprint from Proceedings of Massachusetts Historical Society. 8vo., 54pp., wraps. Good Plus, light spine wear. (ac3)
$24.00
Stille, Charles. . NORTHERN INTERESTS AND SOUTHERN INDEPENDENCE: A PLEA FOR UNITED ACTION.
Philadelphia 1863-1st Martien. 8vo., 50pp., bound in later wraps. VG. (ac331)
$35.00
Adams, Charles Francis. . SEWARD AND THE DECLARATION OF PARIS.
Boston 1912. A forgotten diplomatic episode April-August 1861. Offprint from Proceedings of Massachusetts Historical Society. 8vo., 61pp., wraps. Good. (ac4)
$26.00
Bloor, Alfred. . WOMEN'S WORK IN THE WAR - A LETTER TO SENATOR SUMNER
Reprint - appears to be later 19thc - of 1866 pamphlet. Octavo, 7pp. VG. (ac41)
$22.00
judge Redfeild. JUDGE REDFIELD'S LETTER TO SENATOR FOOT UPON THE POINT SETTLED BY THE WAR; THE STATUS OF THE STATES ATTEMPTING SECESSION, ETC.
NY 1865 1st edition. Hurd and Houghton. 12mo., 30pp., original wraps. Good, wraps a bit soiled. (ac74)
$29.00
de Joinville, Prince. . ARMY OF THE POTOMAC: ITS ORGANIZATION, ITS COMMANDER, AND ITS CAMPAIGN.
NY 1862-1st American edition Randolph. Translated from the French with notes by William Henry Hurlbert. 8vo., 118pp., folding map of Richmond. Sabin 36407 (see also note after Sabin 97024.) Owner signed. Good, rebound in modern wraps. (ac99)
$75.00
