Trial of Andrew Johnson; President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United states on Impeachment By the House of Representatives for High Crimes and Misdemeanors (3 Volume set) by Johnson, Andrew; Benjamin Perley Poore - 1868

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.

St. Paul, Minn; 1890 and 1899: The Pioneer Press Co. Quarto. The First Minnesota regiment sustained their greatest loss at Gettysburg. The regiment were engaged in battles at Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Nashville and Atlanta. The roster within the first volume contains the names of 26, 717 men and describes the action taken with each regiment involved as recorded by their respective Captain or General. Volume two contains the official reports and correspondence which expands into more detail of the battles, campaigns, expeditions, etc. Two volumes, Vol. I; first edition, 844pp.bound in 3/4 burgundy morocco over marbled paper covered boards, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, some corner wear and light chipping and wear to spine ends, front joint cracked but holding well. Vol. II; Second edition, 654pp., bound in burgundy morocco over marbled paper covered boards, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, spine lettered and decorated in gilt unlike the first volume which is… Read More

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

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

Around the World with General Grant, A Narrative of the Visit of General U.S. Grant to Europe, Asia, and Africa, in 1877, 1878 1879; To Which are Added Certain Conversations with General Grant on Questions Connected with American Politics and History. by John Russell Young, with Eight Hundred Illustrations.In Two Volumes. New York: Subscription Book Department, The American News Company: volumes are 631 pages each.Condition: This complete two volume set is bound in full leather and is in superior condition, with all maps, good gilt on covers and spine, and a secure binding with clean text blocks. Engraving of Grant is original and also in good condition, with tissue guard. Fold out map in volume II is present and all original and in very good condition as well. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.*Please Note: This item… Read More

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.

St. Paul, Minn; 1890 and 1899: The Pioneer Press Co. Quarto. The First Minnesota regiment sustained their greatest loss at Gettysburg. The regiment were engaged in battles at Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Nashville and Atlanta. The roster within the first volume contains the names of 26, 717 men and describes the action taken with each regiment involved as recorded by their respective Captain or General. Volume two contains the official reports and correspondence which expands into more detail of the battles, campaigns, expeditions, etc. Two volumes, Vol. I; first edition, 844pp.bound in 3/4 burgundy morocco over marbled paper covered boards, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, some corner wear and light chipping and wear to spine ends, front joint cracked but holding well. Vol. II; Second edition, 654pp., bound in burgundy morocco over marbled paper covered boards, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, spine lettered and decorated in gilt unlike the first volume which is… Read More

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

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

Around the World with General Grant, A Narrative of the Visit of General U.S. Grant to Europe, Asia, and Africa, in 1877, 1878 1879; To Which are Added Certain Conversations with General Grant on Questions Connected with American Politics and History. by John Russell Young, with Eight Hundred Illustrations.In Two Volumes. New York: Subscription Book Department, The American News Company: volumes are 631 pages each.Condition: This complete two volume set is bound in full leather and is in superior condition, with all maps, good gilt on covers and spine, and a secure binding with clean text blocks. Engraving of Grant is original and also in good condition, with tissue guard. Fold out map in volume II is present and all original and in very good condition as well. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.*Please Note: This item… Read More