Book collecting civil war

Civil war collection books showing 150 of 254 memoirs of service afloat. Nov 01, 2001 this informative civil war collectors guide will give you an idea of where to look, how much to pay, and how to keep mistakes to a minimum when collecting civil war memorabilia. Raphael semmes shelved 2 times as civilwarcollection avg rating 4. Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all booksellers who specialize in civil war. Ive made many great friends over the years while collecting, sharing, and reading civil war titles, including book dealers, small publishers, licensed battlefield guides, park rangers, and other enthusiasts like me. During the war between the states by raphael semmes, the civil war battlefield guide by. The civil war book shop my name is michael wise, and i am the proprietor of the civil war book shop. The book discusses dads lineage and how he became interested in the civil war, prompted by his direct ancestors and artifacts he and his brother frank would eyeball on the family. This website is to help promote the love of civil war book collecting. From among tens of thousands of civil war objects in the smithsonians collections, curators handpicked 550 items and wrote a unique narrative that begins before the war through the reconstruction period. This edition of the guide features not only updated values but also 500 blackandwhite images, numerous fullcolor pages, scores upon scores of new listings, and even an allnew category. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The civil war book niche is a small world and collecting.

I highly recommend this if you metal detect for civil war bullets. Description my book contains over 400 color illustrated pages about my dad, dick hammond, and his search for, and collecting of, civil war relics for over 50 years with friends and family members, like myself. By alan lewis of ground zero books in silver spring, maryland. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. See more ideas about civil war books, civil war, war. I also have a 1st edition 1885 of us grants memoirs, many volumes of war of the rebellion, along with alot of ohio civil war books and many current modern books about battles let me know if you are interested. Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war. Collecting civil war books has been my passion for over 40 years. The civil war book niche is a small world and collecting makes it smaller. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. Vincent as captain in the second regiment of artillery.

Use these resources to better understand how this conflict tore the nation apart and how both sides struggled to achieve victory. You can purchase our complete quotable civil war book collection on our webstore. Of the hundreds of civil war books ive sold over the years, these are some of my favorites. Views about the new statistics total views 265,110. The author educates the reader on recognizing the value of items, emphasizes primary sources, and advises on collecting period representations. On this episode of the new abnormal, taste the nation host padma lakshmi combines the two. Sep 08, 2020 the civil war is one of the most notorious american wars.

Buzzfeed staff keep up with the latest daily buzz with the buzzfeed daily newsletter. Interesting 1862 civil war diary and related papers of union officer and abolitionist benjamin c. Along with american civil war related books, we also offer items in categories such as early american history, native american, world war ii, other wars, business, human interest, religion, cooking, gardening, quilting, etc. Views about the new statistics total views 262,700. Faced with failing health and financial ruin, the civil war s greatest general and former president wrote his personal memoirs to secure his familys future and won himself a unique place in american letters.

Civil war books lot of 3 war poems stonewall jackson best photos of civil war. Civil rights leaders you wont read about in history books. Splendid lincoln civil war document appointing thomas m. That there shall be appointed by the president, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, a general. Recently, he published his first book, starting your first civil war collection. Howard wert was a recent college graduate when the armies of the north and south converged near his familys homestead just three miles outside gettysburg in the summer of 1863. A collection of relics from the civil war battle j. I traded books there for others, bought and sold some, and really got to know the market. Overlooking beautiful matagorda bay, texas, this estate collection consists of over 600 collectable, and rare civil war, texana, and wwii books. This collection isnt aimed at the civil war novice for that, check out the similarly interactive the civil war. A rebel war clerks diary at the confederate states capital. A wideranging collection of books related to the civil war. Collecting civil war literature books tell you why, inc.

The category includes first editions of important military memoirs, civil war diaries, period maps. By garandman, 10 years ago on classifieds i am selling my collection of civil war books which is fairly good size. Complete shoulder strap set of seven civil war histories printed by twains publishing house in its shortlived but impressive decade of operation, featuring grants memoirs 18856, mcclellans own story 1887, crawfords genesis of the civil war 1887, custers tenting on the plains 1889, hancocks reminiscences 1887, sheridans personal memoirs 1888, shermans memoirs 1892as well as adam badeaus biography grant in peace 1888, not published by webster but in a binding. Collectors library of the civil war, complete 30volume set. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. Unstilled voices, though a helpful guide does help put the documents in context. Ive always held a measure of fascination over the civil war, and now that were facing some 150 year anniversaries of the war as well as the fact that certain civil war heroes are going to be gracing our currency, the fires of interest h. Armies and soldiers genealogy general government documents guides to records in the national archives laws maps military operations personal papers.

The company that runs sports illustrated has in recent month. Apr 27, 2018 the march won the penfaulkner award for fiction in 2006 and was the national book critics circle award for fiction winner, as well. The civil war is one of the most notorious american wars. This book is very detailed with drawings including weights and dimensions of old civil war era ammunition. Civil war childrens book collection discover epic children. Only two weeks left to preorder bachelder papers, 4th vol. Sixty percent of the battles were fought in virginia.

James thomas and dean thomas are very serious civil war historians and have spent a lot of time studying civil war bullets and cartridges. The story of a common soldier of army life in the civil war, 18611865 by leander stillwell three months in the southern states by arthur james lyon fremantle three years in the sixth corps. Finally, in one book, readers can explore the history behind more than 1,400 different artifacts, relics, weapons, and antiques, each of which played a unique role. The bloodiest conflict in american history, the civil war pitted brother against brother. Mary trumps legal battles against her uncle might seem like a fun little political soap opera, but its way more than that, marys lawyer ted boutrous explains on the latest episode of the new abnormal. Feb 14, 2021 the civil war book niche is a small world and collecting makes it smaller. Views about the new statistics total views 265,322. For just as many years books about the war between the states have been widely published and avidly collected. Complete shoulder strap set of seven civil war histories printed by twains publishing house in its shortlived but impressive decade of operation, featuring grants memoirs 18856, mcclellans own story 1887, crawfords genesis of the civil war 1887, custers tenting on the plains 1889, hancocks reminiscences 1887, sheridans personal memoirs 1888, shermans memoirs 1892as well as. Open from 10 am to 4 pm most days or by appointment. A drums story a veteran and his grandchildren lincoln and tad the defenses of washington story of the second bull run campaigning with grant a drummer boy in gray war story told in churchyard an adventure on the eastn sho heroines of 61 and barbara frietchie down the fairfax pike major mallory of malloryville the strange case of geo. Posted in rare book collection tagged bill, civil war, confederate states of america, general, military operations, senate comments off on 9 january 1865. With every hero rallying behind either iron mans proregistration forces or.

The sea raven press quotable civil war book collection. While malcolm x, rosa parks and of course martin luther king jr. Devoted almost entirely to his life as a soldier, grants memoirs traces the trajectory of his extraordinary career from west point cadet to generalinchief of all union armies. It is actual size photos in the book but the kindle version has to be zoomed in on each item but other than that it is a very informative read. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and. Grant is a good day to discuss creating a civil war literature collection. The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large. After the death of hundreds of innocent civilians caught in a battle between the new warriors and nitro, the government passes into law the super human registration act thus sparking the first ever super hero civil war. Reminiscences of the civil war by john brown gordon.

A band of syrian rebels and the stories that carried them through a war, by delphine minoui farrar, straus and giroux books have always gone to war, serving as comfort and. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war bullets. Smithsonian civil war is a lavishly illustrated coffeetable book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the civil war.

Published in 2005 by random house, first edition copies are available and sell for several. Theres two things that rick wilson loves the most in this world. Learn the truth about lincolns war from the souths point of view. Views about the new statistics total views 263,514. Arms, uniforms and equipment of the union and confederacy by francis a.

Sure, sometimes the good side appears to be obvious, but. Mar 19, 2021 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the civil war. Collectors library of the civil war publisher series. Lincolns army, glory road, sold separate hardcover with dustjacket, american civil war. Communities, parks and museums, primarily in the east and south, will continue to offer living historie.

American civil war new, used and rare books and ephemera at. Collectors library of the civil war, complete 30volume. Amazing civil war buckle collection different ethnicities that fought in the american civil war civil war recipes, receipts from the pages of godeys ladys book. The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, and it has inspired numerous dramatic films and documentaries. With thousands of books and audiobooks there is no limit to what children can learn and explore. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. Civil war rare books and first editions bauman rare books. These civil war pictures show union and confederate leaders and images of civil war battles. Books by and about civil war figures thirteen months in the rebel army by william g stevenson 1862 stonewall jackson. Civil war novels title rare books collection civil war novels.

Few other books influenced my early development as a historian, and changed the way i look at the past, as much as this one. Artifacts and memorabilia from the war between the states hardcover august 1, 2000. Giants in the hobby back then included bob younger. This is a listing of the reports published in broadfoot publishings supplement to the official records of the union and confederate armies, part i, reports, vol. The basis of this civil war medical book collection is the presence of these medical textbooks in the surgeon generals office library catalogue as published in 1840, 1864, and 1865. Reference books on the civil war national archives. Mar 22, 2016 id me and civil war indian wars relic identification are some really good resources with a lot of knowledgeable people. A narrowly avoided legal war, accusations of unpaid bills, a former highschool teacher on the payroll who once pleaded guilty to having an improper relationship with a student. Vol 2 collectors library of the civil war by john b.

United states history civil war, 18611865 fiction, north carolina history civil war. She joins rick and cohost molly jongfast to chat about her exp. Collector of civil war relics, author of three books, civil war relics of the western campaigns, 18611865, the lookout mountain cave guns, coauthor of never mace a skunk ii, the legends continue. Dunmore attorneys book details collecting civil war items. It will not have a circle around the tip where it was hit by a ramrod, and it wont be beat. A concise narrative of events in the army of the potomac, from 1861 to the close of the rebellion, april, 1865 collectors library of the civil war by george t. The american civil war, a conflict of considerable scale, was fought on home soil. A dropped bullet will look awesome and is more valuable and desired by collectors. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Fort sumter to perryville, fredericksburg to meridian, and red river to appomattox.

An incalculable number of books have been written about the civil war, including. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. View the civil war collection on epic plus over 40,000 of the best books. Addy the american girl book collection 1993 first edition, pleasant co. With illustrations by civil war specialist, mort kunstler, the march is a valuable addition of any civil war collection. Get a special discount when you buy all 6 of our quotable civil war paperbacks. The edition and year of publication is representative of those listed in the printed catalogue in 1864 and 1865. A study of the army of the potomac collectors library of the civil war by warren lee goss. This package deal is available only from sea raven press yall.

For nearly five years the civil war book shop has offered a select line of new, used, and collectible books. B iographies, autobiographies and historical analysis books that focus on photography, or finding period camps or political and civilian life during that period books focused on civil war battlefield tours and on bottles, photography, clothing, spurs and saddlery. See a list of all catalogues with publications and dates. The category includes first editions of important military memoirs, civil war diaries, period maps and collectible copies of shoulder strap memoirs. Civil war volumes by shelby foote is a three book box set that discusses the history of the civil war, and what it was. Selected digitized books, available online, civil war library of. They are the experts in civil war small arms ordinance, there are hundreds of pictures of civil war bullets and cartridges in this small book. My book contains over 400 color illustrated pages about my dad, dick hammond, and his search for, and collecting of, civil war relics for over 50 years with friends and family members, like myself.