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The American Iliad: The Epic Story of the Civil War as Narrated By Eyewitnesses and Contemporaries [Signed, Numbered Limited Edition]

The American Iliad: The Epic Story of the Civil War as Narrated By Eyewitnesses and Contemporaries [Signed, Numbered Limited Edition]

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The American Iliad: The Epic Story of the Civil War as Narrated By Eyewitnesses and Contemporaries [Signed, Numbered Limited Edition]

by Eisenschiml, Otto and Ralph Newman

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  • Hardcover
  • Signed
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Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., 1947. [1947] THIS IS ACTUAL 1947 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED HARDCOVER WITH CARDBOARD CARTON, No. 446 of 555, SIGNED by both authors on the limitation page. NOT A FACSIMILE OR MODERN RECENT REPRINT. Deckled fore-edge and bottom edge (to add distinction to the book), top edge in gilt. Original cello cover. Book condition: Faint, minor, almost insignificant age darkening to cloth; light bump to one corner (almost not noticeable); previous owner's name and date [12-25-47] on first free endpaper; minor age toning/foxing/old damp spots to verso of limitation page, half title, and margin of frontispiece; mostly light age toning to fore-edge and bottom edge, else overall Very Good. Gilt lettering and design are Fine. Condition of cellophane book cover: Edge wear, chipped, slightly age darken, creased, else Good. Condition of book carton: Rubbed, corner's showing, edge wear, lightly age toned; limited edition label on cover has short air pocket, insignificant tear, else Good. This is not just a story of the American Civil War, but an insightful panorama, letting the events pass before the reader's eye. Many people wrote this book (generals, soldiers in the ranks, reporters, statesmen, homemakers) -- the people who witnessed a stirring scene and then explained it in their own words. Addresses campaigns and engagements. Maps presented for clarity. Overall, a highly collectible signed limited edition of an important book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Signed By Both Authors. Limited/Numbered. Hard Cover. Very Good.

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Bookseller
R. Siedlecki Vintage Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
004474
Title
The American Iliad: The Epic Story of the Civil War as Narrated By Eyewitnesses and Contemporaries [Signed, Numbered Limited Edition]
Author
Eisenschiml, Otto and Ralph Newman
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
Limited/Numbered
Publisher
The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc.
Place of Publication
Indianapolis
Date Published
1947
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
The American Iliad: The Epic Story of the Civil War as Narrated By Eyewitnesses and Contemporaries; Military; Union and Confederate Officers; American Civil War
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Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Reprint
Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
Facsimile
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Half Title
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Fine
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Verso
The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.

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