Search Results: >>Civil War (U.S.) from Bluebird Books

Library of America. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. Ninth Printing. Hardcover. 0940450437 . Very sharp copy, in full blue cloth covers with a minor stain, spine. Publisher logo has faded at base of spine. Interior clean & crisp, unmarked and in top shape. With satin ribbon bookmark. Slipcase with gilt publisher logo and design; w/adhesive removal remnants; otherwise undamaged. [Any reference to DJ applies to slipcase. ] ; Library of America; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 898 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1952. Hard Cover. A later printing of the author's acclaimed one-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln. With numerous black & white photos and four maps; and with Alexander Gardner photographic frontis portrait of Mr. Lincoln. --- In full navy cloth-covered boards with blindstamped publisher device to cover, titling and decorations stamped in gilt on spine. Jacket features drawing of Lincoln on cover. --- With noticeable acidic staining to front endpapers & jacket flap, caused by insertion of newsclips, and with strip of dusty soiling to lower edge of front cover; otherwise a clean, unmarked copy. Unclipped jacket has some darkening to spine and small tears & chafing to edges, else nice and protected in removable mylar wrapper.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); (16), 548, xii pages .

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1937. First Edition. Hardcover. Stated First Edition (Thus). General Wistar was an attorney, served in the Civil War, was a railroad executive and founded the Wistar Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, but is perhaps best known for his role in the development of California and the Far West. Per Howes, W598: "Largely devoted to the opening development of the far West from 1849 to 1860, in which Wistar played a conspiciuous part before achieving fame and fortune in Pennsylvania." --- In full blue cloth-covered boards w/gilt-stamped spine titling. Includes several photos, a few drawings, and a sizeable fold-out map at rear of volume showing the route taken in 1849 by Wistar from Independence, Missouri to California. Lacks the dust jacket. --- A clean, firm, unmarked copy but with rounded cover corners. ; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 530 pages .

New York: E. P. Dutton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0525068600 . A first printing of the author's novel, featuring her Angelica and Beau Berrien characters. Includes an attractive map of Hilton Head Island. --- In green paper-covered boards backed in beige cloth with spine titling in green. Dust jacket with a wrap-around illustration of the two leading characters on horseback while the Civil War is waged in the background. --- With inked gift inscription to front paste-down, and with creases to corners of first few leaves, else a sound, tightly-bound copy. Unclipped jacket with a streak of red to front panel, some light chafing and rubbing but remains intact.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; (10), 278 pages .

New York: Castle Books. Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1967. Hardcover. An attempt to describe all important battles of the American Civil War, in a single hefty volume. The narratives are written by the combatants themselves, whether a general or a private. Includes numerous maps and engraved illustrations. With an introduction by Bruce Catton, and a running commentary by Don Congdon. --- In tan paper-covered boards, titling stamped in navy on spine. --- First page has been torn out and leaves are starting to yellow, but otherwise a firm, unmarked copy. Jacket with considerable rubbing and in removable archival mylar protector. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; x, 564 pages .

Lincoln: A Bison Book / University of Nebraska Press. Near Fine. 1993. Softcover. 0803297424 . A softcover advance review copy of the 1993 edition of the two-volume set of Frederick Whittaker's biography of General George Armstrong Custer. This facsimile of the original, first published in 1876, covers his early life from childhood to West Point cadet through his service in the U.S. Civil War to his time in the West, culminating with the Battle of the Little Bighorn. With several black & white illustrations and maps. Includes introductions by Gregory J. W. Urwin (vol. 1) and by Robert M. Utley (v. 2). ISBNs: v.1: 0803297424, v.2: 0803297432. --- Also included is a booklet which serves as a guide to the Reno-Benteen Entrenchment Trail at the Custer Battlefield National Monument in Montana. --- The books are in blue wraps with photographic portraits of Gen. Custer to front panels. Custer Battlefield booklet in stapled wraps with black & white drawing to cover. --- A clean,… Read More

New York: Oxford University Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 0195135210 . A first printing of James M. McPherson's account of the pivotal Battle of Antietam. The battle was fought on September 17, 1862 along Antietam Creek north of Washington in Maryland during the American Civil War. It is described on the jacket flap as the bloodiest single day in American history, with the killing of over 6,000 soldiers. Includes several black & white photos and engraved illustrations as well as a number of maps. --- In full black cloth-covered boards with spine titling stamped in red foil. Dust jacket with Captain James Hope's color painting of the battlefield. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy but with prior owner's signature to front free endpaper. Unclipped dust jacket lacks damages and is wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xvi, 203 pages .

Boston: Da Capo Press / Perseus Book Group. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2014. First Edition. Hardcover. 0306822458 . First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. William C. Davis provides insights into the military careers of U. S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, principals in the American Civil War. With two sections of plates bearing black & white photos, as well as several maps. --- In black and red paper-covered boards with spine titling in black. Volume wrapped in jacket with photographic portraits of these two men to front panel. --- An about Near Fine copy lacking damages worthy of mention, in similar, unclipped ($32.50) jacket which is wrapped in removable archival mylar protector. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.); Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xxi, [2], 629 pages .

Urbana: University of Illinois Press. Good with no dust jacket. 1963. First Edition. Hardcover. An ex-library copy of D. Alexander Brown's description of the so-called Galvanized Yankees. These former Confederate Soldiers were recruited from Union prison camps in the North and sent to fight Indians in the American West. The men were promised that they would not be sent to the South to fight their former fellow Confederates. With a section of black & white photos and drawings and a two-page map to rear of volume, printed on buff leaves. --- Rebound for the library in durable blue buckram with spine titling in white. Textblock from the first edition of this work. --- Evidence of previous ownership by the Denver Public Library consists of pocket, stickers, serial numbers and rubberstampings (including de-accession statement). Also with a prior owner's infrequent notations in red ink. Original dust jacket flap has been cut out and pasted to front endpaper.; Ex-Library; Octavo - 8… Read More

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1960. Hardcover. A 1960 revised edition of a work first published in 1946, edited and annotated by Martin F. Schmitt. For General Crook, the U.S. Civil War was just the beginning as he went on to his Army career in the American West and the Indian Wars. Coverage of Crook's experiences in the Civil War, vs. Geronimo, his capture and much more. With endpaper maps, 4 interior maps, and 16 b&w illustrations. Includes additional background information at appendix, bibliography and index. --- In full blue cloth-covered boards with titling and decorations gilt-stamped on spine. Red-orange jacket with photo of the General on cover. --- With prior owner's dated signature to title page and a little chafing to cover edges; otherwise a clean, unmarked and tightly-bound copy. Price-clipped dust jacket with considerable rubbing to front panel, sunned spine and with small tears & chafed edges but remaining intact; in… Read More

San Diego: A Harvest Book/Harcourt, Inc.. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2002. Trade Paperback. 0156007487 . The final months of the Confederacy are examined, with a focus on Jefferson Davis and General John C. Breckinridge. Includes a section of b&w plates at mid-volume. --- A clean, bright, newish book; lacks markings or other apparent damages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 496 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 067940788X . The evolution of Abraham Lincoln during the period 1831 to 1842 is examined by presidential historian Douglas L. Wilson. During this time, Mr. Lincoln was transformed from an unsophisticated young man to an up-and-coming orator and politician. With two maps of Illinois in Lincoln's day. --- In black and maroon paper-covered boards wraps with gilt-stamped spine titling. Volume wrapped in jacket with Nicholas Shepherd photographic portrait to front panel. --- A clean, tightly-bound, copy lacking damages worthy of mention. Unclipped, unpriced jacket also in excellent condition; wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; [10], 383, [5] pages .

Alexandria, Virginia: Time-Life Books. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. Hardcover. 073703162X . First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. The American Civil War is depicted in this hefty volume of over 700 photos, with sketches, maps, historic artifacts and more. With text by distinguished Civil War scholars, who detail the major battles and generals who participated. --- In maroon leatherette-like paper-covered boards with titling blindstamped on cover and spine. Jacket with photo of a ruined Richmond on cover. --- With previous owner's rubberstamping on front free endpaper, otherwise a bright, clean, firm copy. Jacket with some shallow creases; is otherwise nice. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by Media Mail in the US.) ; Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 454 pages .

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1976. Leather. A deluxe Heritage Press illustrated edition of Stephen Vincent Benét's lengthy Pulitzer Prize-winning poem of the American Civil War. With illustrations by Peter Harritos. An entry in the publisher's 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series, issued in conjunction with the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. Publisher's "Notes from the Editors" booklet about this work is included. --- Bound in full black bonded leather covers with five raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Interior leaves printed on high-quality papers. Orange silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- With conspicuous sunning to edges of moire endpapers, some shallow… Read More

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Stated first edition of an examination of the Civil War career of Confederate General Daniel Harvey Hill by Hal Bridges. The General, considered to be a competant, able miliary leader, served under Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Braxton Bragg, but had disputes and disagreements with both. As a consequence, he was little-used during the latter part of the war. Includes numerous maps. Indexed. --- In full orange & brown paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- With prior owner's signature to front free endpaper, else a sound, tightly-bound copy.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; viii, [4], 323 pages .

New York: George Braziller, Inc.. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1960. Hardcover. Writings focusing on Abraham Lincoln by assorted people are brought together in this work edited by Canby. In full black cloth covers; volume is cocked and has concave spine; interior solid and tight and unmarked. DJ is chipped at edges; in removable mylar protector; has orig flap price unclipped. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

New York: Portland House / Random House. Very Good. 1992. Softcover. 0517207427 . The Lincoln presidency coincided with the early days of photography. This pictorial biography includes most of the known photos of Mr. Lincoln, as well as many of his contemporaries, with over 700 illustrations. Includes a foreword by Lincoln historian David Herbert Donald. --- A softcover edition, with photographic portraits of Mr. Lincoln to covers. --- An excellent copy, clean, tightly-bound and unmarked but with minor creasing to cover edges.; Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; xii, 415 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. 0965438260 . Newer issue of work which was originally published 1952. Examines Mr Lincoln and his interactions with his civil war commanders. In grey & off white paperboard covers. Inked ownership info front free endpaper; otherwise clean & bright interior. DJ sharp, undamaged. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

New York: Oxford University Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0195162064 . A first printing of Matthew Pinsker's description of time spent by Abraham Lincoln at a cottage on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home near Washington during his presidency. The cottage became a refuge for Mr. Lincoln as he used his time there to concentrate on key issues, such as problems with his Army generals and the shaping of the Emancipation Proclamation. With several black & white illustrations and photos as well as a couple of maps. --- In full pale blue and maroon paper-covered boards with spine titling in greenish foil. Jacket with photo of the Soldiers' Home to front panel. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy but with a spot of printer's ink to dedication page and prior owner's signature to front free endpaper. Unclipped jacket lacks damages, is wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xiv, 256 pages .

New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2014. First Edition. Hardcover. 1451693869 . A first printing of Todd Brewster's analysis of the events during the US Civil War which culminated with the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. Appendix includes various reprinted facsimiles of drafts and of the final version of the Proclamation. --- In brown and black paper-covered boards with spine titling in silver. Jacket feature photographic portrait of Mr. Lincoln to front panel. --- An about Fine copy: clean, tightly-bound, bright and lacking apparent damages. Similar, excellent, unclipped jacket is wrapped in removable archival mylar protector (which has a couple of horizontal scratches).; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; (12), 352 pages .