Campfire and Battlefield: An Illustrated History of the Campaigns and Conflicts of the Great Civil War
by Johnson, Rossiter
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
Item Price
NZ$206.22NZ$164.98
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About This Item
Dublin: Bryan, Taylor & Co, 1894. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Large Folio., 551pp. Solid First Edition of this massive compendium of th elate conflict. Bound in full burgundy tooled leather with titles in gilt and soldier stamped in gilt on front board. All edges gilt. Decorated end-papers. Loaded with illustrations and photographs including frontis portrait of Lincoln. Solid and quite clean throughout with no toning or foxing. Hinges starting but holding firm. Edges and tips rubbed, Some surface scuffs. Loss to the 3/4" loss of leather to crown and 1/4" loss to heel. End-papers chipped. Gilt still fresh and bright. Not perfect but still complete, collectable copy of an important work at a great price. A good candidate for restoration. Please note: International and Priority orders will require additional postage.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011162
- Title
- Campfire and Battlefield: An Illustrated History of the Campaigns and Conflicts of the Great Civil War
- Author
- Johnson, Rossiter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Bryan, Taylor & Co
- Place of Publication
- Dublin
- Date Published
- 1894
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An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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- Gilt
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- Folio
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- Edges
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- First Edition
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