The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson by Edward A. Moore - 1910

Charleston: Evans & Cogswell, 1860. Paperback. 8vo. Wrappers. 6pp. Very good. Although the goal of this report was to urge the state conventions of South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida "that no final separate State action shall be taken upon the question of secession from the Union, until a general Convention of the Southern States can be had," it was not received before South Carolina's withdrawal; therefore, this pamphlet became South Carolina's attempt "briefly to state the causes which induced the passage of the Ordinance" to Georgians. This she does, passionately, and, yes, briefly. A very scarce Confederate imprint. PARRISH 3815.

Boston: : Lee and Shepard Publishers (New York: Chas T. Dillingham),, 1889.. Hardcover first edition -. Good only (some overall wear to the covers, fraying to the sides of the spine, missing rear endpaper, but still sturdy condition.) Very uncommon in the first edition with no copies currently available for sale. . First printing. Classic Civil War novel about an Andersonville prisoner-of-war John Rockwell, who reaches across the "deadline" to pluck a bunch of violets, and about the Southern soldier and prison guard, Jack Foster, who ignores regulations and does not shoot him. When this was first published, almost twenty-five years had passed since the Civil War, but sectarian feelings still ran high on the subject of how prisoners-of-war were treated, and Andersonville, especially, was an example to the North of inhumane treatment. Although there was beginning to be some recognition that neither the North nor the South were blameless, and that it was the nature of the war itself that… Read More

Special Limited First Edition, #3 of 25 copies. Full maroon leather with leather lining inside front and back of book. With gilt lettering on spin and gilt illustration on the front. Various regiments of Ross' Brigade were engaged early in the war in the Indian Territory. The participated in battle of Pea Ridge, crossed the Mississippi to fight at Iuka and Corinth, then fought in the Atlantic Campaign, and the Tennessee Campaign. Lt. Griscom dairy comprises the text of the book and his diary was comprehensive and revealing. previous owners name plate pasted inside. Maps 255 pp.

Privately Published available by subscription only., Washington, D.C, 1898. Hardcover. Mammoth, heavy and bulky folio nicely illustrated with hundreds of original engravings including 7 massive foldouts depicting battles, vistas, and rural scenes during the American Civil War. In depth descriptions of skirmishes, battles and the aftermath. Plus impressive portraiture and background of those remembered men on both sides of the war. Given the size & weight of the book, it is in very good often excellent condition. Clean and bright pages with. Some scuffs to. boards Some rubbing to the covers with some light fraying at the spine ends.The seven incredible fold-outs are in fine shape except one has tape on the back, Folio 584 pp. Very Good hard boards loose but binding strong. In depth descriptions of skirmishes, battles and the aftermath. Plus impressive portraiture and background of those remembered men on both sides of the war. Embracing Nearly One Thousand Pictorial Sketches by the Most… Read More

1881 Civil War Boys of 61 Illustrated Battle Bull Run Richmond CSA Fall Coffin

Charles Coffin's 'Boys of '61' is a 19th-century account of battle efforts from the Civil War. This book describes specific battles and skirmishes giving special attention to guerilla and militia warfare. One particular instance of this is accompanied by a fine engraving of the Union army in Missouri seeing troops burning houses, crops, farm animals, wagons, and all types of private property, causing devastation throughout the west.
Item number: #14652
Price: $399
COFFIN, Charles Carleton
The boys of '61 ; or, Four years of fighting : personal observation with the army and navy : from the first battle of Bull Run to the fall of Richmond
Boston: Estes and Lauriat, 1881. 1st edition

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
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xviii, 558
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Heavily illustrated throughout
· Provenance: Handwritten – Frank F. Stokes, 1881
· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
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New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1863. First Edition. 18mo (6"x4"). One of the rarest books on Civil War leadership and the responsibilities of Company officers. The principal portion of this work was written while the author was confined as a prisoner of war in the State of Georgia, and contains, in a small compass, a large amount of information to Company Officers which can not be found in the "Regulations." An officer can not fail to be better qualified for a command after a careful perusal of its pages. Andrews served with the Third Regiment Minnesota Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, rising from his role as Lt. Colonel at Vicksburg to full Colonel at Fitzhugh's Woods and finally to Brigadier General at Pine Bluff. In 1865 he was assigned to the command of the Second Division of the VIII Corps and participated in the siege of Fort Blakely and then finished his role in command of the Mobile division where he was brevetted Major General. 68pp., (16)pp ads at rear. bound in red cloth lettered in gilt, spine… Read More

Mexico, Mo.: James Bradley. Very Good. 1894. First Edition. Hardcover. Being an account of the Battles, Marches and Hardships of the First & Second Brigades, Mo. , C. S. A. Together with the thrilling adventures and narrow escapes of Captain Grimes and his fair accomplice, who carried the mail by "the underground route" from the Brigade to Missouri. Light blue cloth has gilt titles on spine & front cover. Portrait frontispiece. B/W photograph illustrations. Floral endpaper has tanned edges. Front top corners lightly bumped. Second part: The Confederate Home its Origin and Objects by Elizabeth Ustick McKinney. Civil War, Mail Carrier; Engravings & B/W Photographs; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 275 pages .

First edition, first printing, 1865, softcover pamphlet in good condition. 30 pages plus blank plus wraps. In original paper wraps. No writing inside or out. Edges are chipped, ink stain upper outer edge not affecting text, pages are toned, corners bumped. Author put together this pamphlet to encourage the public to encourage the Union Navy to consider his designs for a warship. Scarce. None listed for sale; none found at auction. WorldCat locates ~18 copies of this first edition. Although this copy has some condition issues it is still pretty nice. Please see scans of the item you will receive. Feel free to inquire.

1863 1ed Beyond the Lines Geer Civil War Union Confederate Prison Slavery Racism

J. J. Geer's 'Beyond the Lines' is a rare Civil War narrative of Geer's time as a prisoner in the Southern Confederacy after being captured in Shiloh and being put in chains with slaves, and then his escape through marshes and bloodhounds before being recaptured. This civil war features significant content around racism and slavery with tiles including 'Inquisitive Negroes,' 'An Ingenious Darkey,' 'Southern Inhumanity,' 'Negro Sale Stables,' 'Murder of Lieutenant Bliss,' 'A Southern Unionist in the Rebel Army,' and more!

This 1863 first edition features 6 black and white illustrations throughout.
Item number: #12695
Price: $399
GEER, J. J.
Beyond the lines: or, A yankee prisoner loose in Dixie.
Philadelphia, J.W. Daughaday, 1863. First Edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
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285, [5]
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6 illustrations
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
· Size: ~7in… Read More

Octavo (9 by 5 3/4 inches) New York: Loyal Publication Society of New York "No. 26.", 1863. First Edition, very good condition, 18 pages, original stitched wrappers, with stab marks along the spine, and minor chipping to edges; not affecting contents which are intact and clean; Wm. C. Bryant & Co. Printers.

Hamilton was a "Southern Union man." He opposed secession, and slavery; he eventually became Governor of Texas.His letter to Lincoln, dated July 28, 1863 shortly after Gettysburg, supports the Emancipation Proclamation. He proclaims slavery an enemy of the nation, and states that former slaves are " ... capable of being made allies in the common cause of freedom, justice, and humanity."