The 1863-1864 Civil War diary of Captain James Penfield, 5th New York Volunteer Cavalry, Company H
by James Allen Penfield
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/no jacket
- Seller
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Benson, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
Crown Point, NY: Penfield Foundation, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/no jacket. Lighest wear to tips, corners and edges of the book, no jacket, previous owner's bookplate, name crossed out, else clean and unmarked. First edition/printing stated, no others noted. The 5th NY Volunteer Cavalry, Company H was organized in Crown Point, NY at the very start of the Civil War. Penfield's diary was kept during the years 1863-1864 covering his service primarily in the Shenendoah Valley and later imprisonment. He was captured during the pursuit of rebel troops after Gettysburg. Following capture Penfield was held in various Confederate prisons. Most items ship with tracking numbers and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.
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- Bookseller
- The Book Shed (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1002193
- Title
- The 1863-1864 Civil War diary of Captain James Penfield, 5th New York Volunteer Cavalry, Company H
- Author
- James Allen Penfield
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- no jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Penfield Foundation
- Place of Publication
- Crown Point, NY
- Date Published
- 1999
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military History;
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