The History of the Civil War ini America; Comprising a Full and Impartial Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements, of the Heroic Deeds Performed by Arimies and Individuals, and of Touching Scenes in the Field, the Camp, the Hospital, and the Cabin. (2 VOLUMES)
by Abbott, John S.C
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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About This Item
New York: Henry Bill, 1863. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. 507, 507PP. Embossed brown leather, gilt lettering to spine, marbled edges and marbled endpapers. Wear to edges, hinge of volume I slightly tender but holding, text blocks of both volumes tight, frontispiece of Vol. I not present, scattered foxing and age-toning to text and plates. Both volumes illustrated throughout with engraved scenes and portraits, plus numerous maps and diagrams.
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- Title
- The History of the Civil War ini America; Comprising a Full and Impartial Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements, of the Heroic Deeds Performed by Arimies and Individuals, and of Touching Scenes in the Field, the Camp, the Hospital, and the Cabin. (2 VOLUMES)
- Author
- Abbott, John S.C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Henry Bill
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1863
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Civil War" Slavery Union Confederacy LIncoln Grant
- Bookseller catalogs
- American History; Military;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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