The Civil War

by Foote, Shelby

Although he now makes his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Shelby Foote comes from a long line of Mississippians. He was born in Greenville, Mississippi, and attended school there until he entered the University of North Carolina. During World War II he served in the European theater as a captain of field artillery. In the period since the war, he has written five novels: Tournament, Follow Mc Down, Love in a Dry Season, Shiloh and Jordan County. He has been awarded three Guggenheim fellowships.

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The Civil War: A Narrative; Fort Sumter to Perryville, Fredericksburg to Meridian, Red River to Appomattox

The Civil War: A Narrative; Fort Sumter to Perryville, Fredericksburg to Meridian, Red River to Appomattox

by Foote, Shelby

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New York: Random House (1958), (1963), (1974), 1958. First edition. Hardcover. Very near Fine/Very Good. 3 vol. Large 8vo. [9], 4-840, [2]; [9], 4-988, [2]; [9], 4-1106, [6] pp. All three volumes bound in textured grey cloth with gold lettering blocked in blue on the spine; grey topstain. Detailed maps on the endpapers and pastedowns. Illustrated with numerous… Read more about this item
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The Civil War: A Narrative: Red River to Appomattox
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The Civil War: A Narrative: Fort Sumter to Perryville; Fredericksburg to Meridian; Red River to Appomattox.

The Civil War: A Narrative: Fort Sumter to Perryville; Fredericksburg to Meridian; Red River to Appomattox.

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New York: Random House, 1958-74. First editions of the author's authoritative text on The Civil War. Octavo, 3 volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copies, inscribed by the author in volumes one and two. Volume one… Read more about this item
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The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Volume Set)

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The Civil War: A Narrative, Entire 3 Volume Set

The Civil War: A Narrative, Entire 3 Volume Set

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New York: Random House. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1958, 1963, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. All 3 volumes included in dust jackets that are wrapped for protection. Vol 1 has a later edition dust jacket. In very good condition. ; Vol. 1/3/2022; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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The Civil War: A Narrative Red River to Appomattox (Vol. III)
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by Shelby Foote

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The Civil War: A Narrative: Fort Sumter to Perryville (Vol. I)

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1958-11-12
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Random House, 1958-11-12. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Signed. 1958 Random House hard cover - 1st edition 1st printing - signed by Foote on 1st blank page - no dust jacket - some staining to cover and closed page edge - otherwise binding strong contents clean - rare as 1st printing and rare as signed - enjoy
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The Civil War: A Narrative - 3 Volume Box Set

by Foote, Shelby

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The Civil War - A Narrative.

by Foote, Shelby

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2010. 3 volumes. New York, Random House, c 2010. 17.5 cm x 24 cm. 840 pages (vol. 1); 988 pages (vol. 2); 1106 pages (vol.3). With 141 map illustrations. Original Hardcover. With original dustjacket. Excellent, close to new condition, with only very minor signs of external wear. Includes for example the following essays: The Opponents, First Blood -… Read more about this item
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The Civil War: A Narrative (Three Volumes)

The Civil War: A Narrative (Three Volumes)

by FOOTE, Shelby

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New York: Random House, [1958, 1963, 1974]. First Edition. First printings. Three octavo volumes; cloth hardcovers; 840+988+1106pp. Volumes 2 and 3 in the original printed dustwrappers; Volume 1 fine in the original cloth, but lacking the dustwrapper. Volume 2 slightly soiled on text block edges, unclipped jacket is chipped, worn and soiled, just VG; Volume 3 clean and unmarked,… Read more about this item
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Civil War: a Narrative - 3 Volume Box Set

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The Civil War: A Narrative, Fort Sumter to Perryville, Fredricksburg to Meridian, Red River to Appomattox
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Fort Sumter to Perryville, Fredricksburg to Meridian, Red River to Appomattox

by FOOTE, SHELBY

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1958
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New York: Random House, 1958. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Set of three volumes. Dust jackets slightly sunned and soiled, (i) rough and chipped at top, line at bottom front, (ii) faint dampstains at bottom, outer edge worn through, scuff marks on front and spine. First edition, signed by… Read more about this item
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The Civil War: A Narrative, in Three Volumes: Fort Sumter to Perryville; Fredericksburg to Meridian; Red River to Appomattox
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The Civil War: A Narrative, in Three Volumes: Fort Sumter to Perryville; Fredericksburg to Meridian; Red River to Appomattox

by Foote, Shelby

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1986
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0394749138
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New York: Vintage Books / Random House, 1986. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Good. 6x6x9. Reprints. Top edge of third volume lightly foxed, stain to top corner of second volume, crease on front corner of third volume. 1986 Trade Paperback. Complete in three paperback volumes. 9 1/4 x 6 5/8. Foote's authoritative three-volume account of the American Civil War. Maps… Read more about this item
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The Civil War: A Narrative 3 Volumes

by Shelby Foote

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Random House. Used - Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket 3 volumes. Volume I, 2nd printing, 1958; Volume II, 1st printing, 1963; Volume III, 1974 with ISBN 0394465121. Errata maps in Volume II. Stamped on inside. (united states, history, civil war, campaigns) NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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THE CIVIL WAR: A NARRATIVE (9 Volume Set)

THE CIVIL WAR: A NARRATIVE (9 Volume Set)

by Shelby Foote

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1974
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New York: Random House, 1974. Hardcover. Complete nine-volume set in new condition. All books unread, in flawless condition with original dustjackets, now protected in clear mylar removable covers. This edition of Foote's masterpiece divides the original three volumes into nine for ease of handling.
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The Civil War: A Narrative, In Three Volumes: Fort Sumter To Perryville; Fredericksburg To Meridian; Red River To Appomattox

by Foote, Shelby

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1986
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The CIVIL WAR: A Narrative/ Volume 1 (only) Fort Sumter to Perryville

by Foote, Shelby

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1958
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0394419480
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Random House (1958), 1958. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Small quarto, hardcover, fine in near fine white pictorial dj. Top pages edged in black. Map endpapers. 840 pp. including index plus notes on athor. Later printing. .. The writing is superb...one of the historical and literary achievements of our time. Gettysburg...is described with such meticulous attention to action, terrain, time,… Read more about this item
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The Civil War:  A Narrative  (3 Vol. Boxed Set)
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The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Vol. Boxed Set)

by Foote, Shelby

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1986
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Paperback
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0394749138
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New York: Vintage, 1986. These three large paperbacks are clean and tight and appear unread. Very little shelfwear. Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville. Vol 2: Fredericksburg to Meridian. Vol 3: Red River to Appomattox. The slip case has scuffing along the bottom and a little shelfwear. Still solid and great colors. This copy has the battle scene on three… Read more about this item
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The Civil War Volume III: Red River to Appomattox

The Civil War Volume III: Red River to Appomattox

by Foote, Shelby

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0712698124
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The Civil War: A Narrative

by Foote, Shelby

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1986
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Vintage Books, 1986. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 3 Volumes: Fort Sumter to Perryville; Fredericksburg to Meridian; Red River to Appomattox. A little foxing on edges, otherwise clean throughout.
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