1861 JEFFERSON DAVIS BALLOT by Confederate States of America - 1861: Virginia Electoral Ticket

New York: The Viking Press, 1938. Printed on Strathmore Permanent Paper in an edition of 150 copies for sale and 15 presentation copies SIGNED BY AUTHOR at Limitaion Page, this being copy #59. Near Fine in original green cloth with gilt lettering at spine and top edge gilt, hinges toned, prior owner name and address front end page. A quite handsome copy, and SCARCE THUS. . SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Limited and Numbered Signed 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition.

Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott. Co., 1914. Presentation Copy, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR at front end page -"Autographed to Florence Holbrook Poucher by her father's old friend and 'boy soldier' comrade. Charles King December 9, 1914". Florence's father, Arthur Holbrook (1842-1917) was the author of With the Fifth Wisconsin at Williamsburg. During the Civil War, Dr. Arthur Holbrook, D.D.S., enlisted in Co F, 5th Wisconsin Infantry. At first a Sergeant, he later became 1st Lieutenant and belonged to Co. A, 28th Wisconsin Infantry. Still later he was Adjutant of the 39 Wisconsin Infantry. Brigadier General Charles King served in the Wisconsin National Guard from 1882 until 1897, becoming Adjutant General in 1895. In 1898, he was appointed brigadier general of volunteers and sailed to the Philippines during the Spanish–American War. The book is Very Good Plus, light soiling to boards, spine slightly darkened, 20thc prior owner name front end page.… Read More

History of the Reconstruction Measures of the Thirty-Ninth and Fortieth Congresses. 1865-68. By Henry Wilson, Hartford: Published by Subscription Only, by the Hartford Publishing Company; J A Stoddard, Chicago, ILL.; Hawks & Co., Boston. 1868 First Edition.
Condition: Rebound with impressed cover, original spine piece re-applied as photographed. Original tissue guard on frontispiece portrait. No library markings or signatures, crimps, or notes found within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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The Impending Crisis of the South: How to Meet It. by Hinton Rowan Helper, of North Carolina. Seventeenth Thousand. New York: A B Burdick, 1860. Thorough analysis of opinions on slavery from the North and South, slaveholder and non slaveholder. Opinions of European nations as well. Also good chapter on the comparison between the free and slave states.
Condition: NOT a library book. Impressed covers on brown cloth, original spine piece re-applied during professional restoration. Fresh blended end pages. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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The Woman in Battle: A Narrative of the Exploits, Adventures, and Travels of Madame Loreta Janeta Velazquez, Otherwise known as Lieutenant Harry T Buford, Confederate States Army. In which is given Full descriptions of the numerous battles in which she participated as a Confederate Officer...Blockade-Runner...Bond Swindle...etc. Edited by C. J Worthington, Profusely Illustrated. Richmond, VA: Dustin, Gilman & Co. 1876 First Edition. This is the story of a woman "out of her time" in her views, who thrived on the adventures she experienced. There was some dispute about the accuracy of her tales, but the men she fooled were not happy about what she did, so the disdain might be expected. There is some exaggeration, and there is much bravado, to be sure. Her exposure of many of the corruptions within the Federal government, the attitudes between the North and South all make this a very readable narrative. Condition: NOT a library book. Original impressed, gilt covers, with professional re-backing with… Read More

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

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.

Lynchburg, Virginia: J.P. Bell Company, 1910. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/None Included. VG/0/1st ed. The only thing wrong with this copy is wear to the cloth over boards, and not a whole lot of that. Even the tissue paper over the front portrait of Stonewall Jackson is spotless. Nary a spot of foxing in the whole book. No marking or writing, mellowed white pages, very firm binding, hinges complete. Gold gilt on the spine and the front cover. 331pp., some protraits, Rockbridge Artillery Roll of Company RARE. Comes to you in an acid free document bag for storage. I can have this in the mail to you tomorrow. LVRBC

1878 Grant, Faires and Rodgers first edition. Uncommon as a true first.Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The book shows light wear from age and storage. The frontis illustration has offset through the tissue guard (see photos).Please message me with any questions

New York: The Viking Press, 1938. Printed on Strathmore Permanent Paper in an edition of 150 copies for sale and 15 presentation copies SIGNED BY AUTHOR at Limitaion Page, this being copy #59. Near Fine in original green cloth with gilt lettering at spine and top edge gilt, hinges toned, prior owner name and address front end page. A quite handsome copy, and SCARCE THUS. . SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Limited and Numbered Signed 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition.