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Mighty Stonewall

Mighty Stonewall

by Frank E Vandiver

The War Of the Rebellion

The War Of the Rebellion

by Robert N Scott

Warrior In Two Camps

Warrior In Two Camps

by William H Armstrong

The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 85

The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 85

by Daniel S ; Editor Lamont

The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 23

The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 23

by Lieut Col Robert N, Editor Scott

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The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 66

by Redfield, Editor Proctor

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Serial No 8

by National Historical Society

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The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 77

by Stephen B, Editor Elkins

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The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 46

by Lieut Col Robert N, Editor Scott

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The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 22

by Lieut Col Robert N, Editor Scott

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The War Of the Rebellion

by Major George B, Perry, Leslie J, Kirkley, Joseph W Davis

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The War Of the Rebellion, Serial 24

by Lieut Col Robert N, Editor Scott

Civil War Period Books & Ephemera

Season Of Fire

Season Of Fire

by Judge, Joseph

WOMAN'S WARTIME JOURNAL An Account of the Passage over a Georgia  Plantation of Sherman's Army on the March to the Sea

WOMAN'S WARTIME JOURNAL An Account of the Passage over a Georgia Plantation of Sherman's Army on the March to the Sea

by Lunt, Dolly Sumner

Macon, GA: J. W. Burke. 1927. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; DJ is worn and torn at edges. , DJ has light soiling ; Introduction by Julian Street; 65 pages .
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A$155.41A$108.79
Reminiscences of Confederate Service (Signed & Inscribed)

Reminiscences of Confederate Service (Signed & Inscribed)

by Captain Francis W Dawson (Civil War, Confederate)

A very rare signed edition of privately printed 100 copies of Captain Francis W Dawson's memoir by The News and Courier Book Press. Blue-gray cloth binding decorated with red stamped C.S.A and embellishments. 240 x 150 mm. (9 3/8 x 5 7/8"). 180 pp.
Author signed: "Mr. W.L. Daggett, from F.W. Dawson, Jan 1883". The author inscribed this book to William L. Daggett (1824-1889), a printer working for the Charleston's News and Courier with Dawson. Presumably Mr. Daggett was responsible for printing this book,... Read more about this item
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A$16,318.05
The Vicksburg Campaign

The Vicksburg Campaign

by Edwin Cole Bearss

Dayton Morningside House, 1991. 3 vols. As New -- still in publisher's shrink wrap. Bound in grey and blue cloth. Gorgeous set of this classic. Photo is of the set we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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A$986.85
Preliminary report on the eighth census: 1860

Preliminary report on the eighth census: 1860

by KENNEDY, Jos C G

1862 1ed SLAVE Census DATA Indians Confederacy Civil War Steel Industry
The 'Preliminary Report on the Eighth Census' is the last census report to show slavery data. Interestingly, since the preceding Census of the U.S. (1850) added every member of the household including women, children and slaves, Kennedy added also American Indians if they had renounced tribal rules. Particularly are the government discussions on disabilities of blindness, idiocy, and the major diseases at the time.

This 1862... Read more about this item
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A$620.09
The war with the South: a history of the great American rebellion

The war with the South: a history of the great American rebellion

by TOMES, Robert

1862 EXQUISITE 1ed War with South CIVIL WAR Military Tomes Gettysburg MAPS

The American Civil War played an important role in the expansion and growth of book publication in the United States, as people were craving an understanding of the conflict. Robert Tomes began publishing a subscription book that would give insight to the war, but he believed his work would help end the battles quickly. It didn't. "The War with the South" saw print in dozens of separate parts during the height of the Civil War.... Read more about this item
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A$775.50
Bound for Canaan:   The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of  America

Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America

by Bordewich, Fergus

Amistad. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. 1st Edition. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Extremities of dust jacket are a bit stressed, now protected by fresh mylar cover. No defects in book. Pages are crisp, tight, unmarked; book appears unread. . SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 560 pages. Signed by Author. K2 .
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A$48.95
1852 1ed General McClellan Manual of Bayonet Exercise Fencing Illustrated War

1852 1ed General McClellan Manual of Bayonet Exercise Fencing Illustrated War

by McCLELLAN, George Brinton

1852 1ed General McClellan Manual of Bayonet Exercise Fencing Illustrated War

"The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time, treasure, and blood."
– George B. McClellan

George McClellan was an important American soldier and officer during the American Civil War and the Mexican-American War. He published a number of works on his involvement in the military, such as his 'Manual of Bayonet Exercise'. This... Read more about this item
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A$930.91
James Longstreet I Soldier II Politician, Officeholder and Writer

James Longstreet I Soldier II Politician, Officeholder and Writer

by Hay, Thomas Robson; Sanger, Donald Bridgman

Louisiana State University Press, 1952-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Missing. 0x0x0. Hay, Thomas Robson; Sanger, Donald Bridgman : James Longstreet I - Soldier; II - Politician, Officeholder and Writer. Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, 1952. First edition. "James Murfin's copy." Size is super royal octavo (8vo), 9.5"/24cm H. Lacking dj. Bound in publisher's chocolate brown cloth, gilt lettering and black decoration to spine. Light yellow/vanilla plain... Read more about this item
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A$155.41
The life and campaigns of J. E. B. Stuart commander of cavalry of the Army of northern Virginia

The life and campaigns of J. E. B. Stuart commander of cavalry of the Army of northern Virginia

by MCCLELLAN, Henry Brainerd

1885 1ed JEB STUART Civil War Confederate GETTYSBURG Maps Bull Run Bouldin CSA

James E B Stuart, better known as Jeb, was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Stuart served at some of the most iconic Civil War battles including the First Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Chancellorsville, and most famously, the Battle of Gettysburg. Author H.B. McClellan wrote a now famous biography of the Civil War hero, a work which describes his role, leadership, and battle tactics at each of his battles.... Read more about this item
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A$1,165.58
'Addenda to the Municipalist'. Pamphlet

'Addenda to the Municipalist'. Pamphlet

by [Civil War; New York] (Richter, Maurice A)

New York: G. Savage, 1862. Fine. Civil War era addenda to the Municipalist, a New York magazine, published following the "Separation of the United States". The first sentence reads, "Since the preceding Letters have been published the United States of America have been dissevered, and a new federation, under the name of Confederate States of America, formed". The Municipalist was first published in 1858; the second edition in 1859. Contents include secession, enforced union, convention of the states,... Read more about this item
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A$147.64
"A Government of Our Own" The Making of the Confederacy

"A Government of Our Own" The Making of the Confederacy

by Davis, William C

New York: Free Press. 1994. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Black & white illustrations. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 550 pages. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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A$20.00
CONFEDERATE VETERAN (10 ISSUES ) 1915

CONFEDERATE VETERAN (10 ISSUES ) 1915

by Various Contirbutors

Nashville, Tenn.: S. A. Cunningham. Very Good. 1915. First Edition. Soft Covers. Lacking April & June issues to complete the year of 1915. Clean pictorial covers. Text's interior is tight, clean & intact. B/W photograph illustrations. Conditions of soft cover ranges VG- to VG. Published monthly in the interest of Confederate Veterans and kindred topics. Civil War, Confederate Veterans; B/W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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A$186.49
Camp, march and battle-field, or Three years and a half with the army of the Potomac

Camp, march and battle-field, or Three years and a half with the army of the Potomac

by STEWART, Alexander

1865 1st ed Camp March & Battlefield Civil War Union Campaigns Burnside Meade

Alexander Stewart was a soldier in the Union Army who served in the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. His contribution to Civil War literature was his book 'Camp, March and Battlefield', a book that described various war campaigns including those of General Burnside, General Hooker, General Meade, and Ulysses S Grant.
According to Nevins,
"A composite of individual studies that originally appeared in a... Read more about this item
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A$775.50
Four Years in the Saddle.

Four Years in the Saddle.

by W. L. Curry

Champlin Printing Co., Columbus, Ohio, 1898. Hardcover. First Edition. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. 401 pp + 58 pp Roster of Ohio Troops. Text: yellowed typical of age and materials used. Light foxing with no markings or prior owner attribution. Illustrated throughout with b/w drawings and photos. "The first notice of the organization of the First Ohio Cavalry, is found in a report of the Adjutant General of Ohio for 1861. In his report for that year, the Adjutant General states that, 'on July 21,... Read more about this item
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A$466.23
'A Review by Judge Pierrepont of Gen. Butler's Defense, Before the House of Representatives, in Relation to the New Orleans Gold'. Civil War general accused of looting gold from New Orleans

'A Review by Judge Pierrepont of Gen. Butler's Defense, Before the House of Representatives, in Relation to the New Orleans Gold'. Civil War general accused of looting gold from New Orleans

by [Civil War]

New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co, 1865. Very good condition. Review concerning the Union General Benjamin Butler, notorious for issuing "The Woman Order" (General Order No. 28) during the 6 months (May - October 1862) he was the military governor of New Orleans. It essentially ordered that any woman showing contempt for a Union soldier, "shall be regarded and held liable to be treated as a woman of the town plying her avocation", in other words, a prostitute. Butler, nicknamed "The Beast", was also charged... Read more about this item
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A$116.56
LETTER OF GEN. A. J. HAMILTON, OF TEXAS TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

LETTER OF GEN. A. J. HAMILTON, OF TEXAS TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

by [Southern Support For The Union During The Civil War]

Octavo (9 by 5 3/4 inches) New York: Loyal Publication Society of New York "No. 26.", 1863. First Edition, very good condition, 18 pages, original stitched wrappers, with stab marks along the spine, and minor chipping to edges; not affecting contents which are intact and clean; Wm. C. Bryant & Co. Printers.

Hamilton was a "Southern Union man." He opposed secession, and slavery; he eventually became Governor of Texas.His letter to Lincoln, dated July 28, 1863 shortly after Gettysburg, supports the... Read more about this item
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A$388.53
Simon Baruch: Rebel in the Ranks of Medicine, 1840-1921

Simon Baruch: Rebel in the Ranks of Medicine, 1840-1921

by Ward, Patricia Spain

University Alabama Press, 1994. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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A$10.40
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (6 1862 Issues)

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (6 1862 Issues)

This is a nice condition lot of 6 original, Civil War-era issues of "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." Included in this lot is a "WAR SUPPLEMENT" issue. The issues are dated May 3, 10, 17, 24 (regular issue), 24 ("War Supplement" issue) and 31, 1862 and feature wonderful engravings and illustrated advertisements. The pages are un-cut and still attached along the edges.The lot contains an abundance of CIVIL WAR content (both articles and engravings) - here are a few examples of the engravings:*... Read more about this item
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A$194.26
Gettysburg: The Final Fury, with Maps and Illustrations

Gettysburg: The Final Fury, with Maps and Illustrations

by Catton, Bruce

Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. Includes a slipcase. The image provided is the actual book I'm offering for sale. No markings or damage to any pages. No sunning. No clips. Structure of the book (covers, binding, spine, hinges) is tight and free of damage. Page block is nice and square. Cut pages. Additional photos will be provided upon request to ensure the quality and integrity of your book purchase.
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A$46.61
A history of the negro troops in the war of the rebellion, 1861- 1865 : preceded by a review of the military services of negroes in ancinet and modern times.

A history of the negro troops in the war of the rebellion, 1861- 1865 : preceded by a review of the military services of negroes in ancinet and modern times.

by WILLIAMS, George Washington

1888 1ed Negro Troops in CIVIL WAR American Slaves Union Army Vicksburg Grant

'The History of the Negro Troops in the War' is an 1888 account of the involvement of negroes in the American Civil War. Written by George Washington Williams, this book covers the origins, recruitment, and development of negro soldiers and how their services were best utilized. This book is considered to be the best account of black Americans in the Civil War. Nevins' account of this work:
"The best of the first three... Read more about this item
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A$1,235.51
The Liberty Bell 1847

The Liberty Bell 1847

by Friends of Freedom; Chapman, Maria Weston (editor)

Boston: National Anti-Slavery Bazaar. Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn and soiled, spine sunned, hinges . cracked and tender, shaken.. 1847. Hardcover. Green ruled cloth with liberty bell design stamped in gilt on front boards and titles stamped in gilt on spine, (the "cloth, gilt extra" binding). All edges gilt. viii, 304pp. One of the annual gift books containing poems, prose, and short stories by various authors on the subject of slavery which were compiled by Boston abolitionist... Read more about this item
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A$388.53
One Year's Soldiering, Embracing the Battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh  and the Capture of Two Hundred Officers and Men of the Fourteenth Iowa Infantry, and their Confinement Six Months and a Half in Rebel Prisons

One Year's Soldiering, Embracing the Battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh and the Capture of Two Hundred Officers and Men of the Fourteenth Iowa Infantry, and their Confinement Six Months and a Half in Rebel Prisons

by Kiner, F. F

Lancaster: E H Thomas, Printer, 1863. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair+/None. Scarce first edition of this Civil War history. Light brown cloth boards, blindstamped covers with gilt titling on sunned spine, 18mo. Corners bent in, with upper corners rubbed. Owner's name and date penned on ffep, and penciled again on second fep. Ffep toned from a NY newspaper article, (dated Jan 2, 1937), laid in containing a poem, 'The Captains, 1861-1865,' written or contributed by A. C. Nielsen, (the radio... Read more about this item
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A$1,002.39
DECATUR, ALABAMA Yankee Foothold in Dixie, 1861-1865

DECATUR, ALABAMA Yankee Foothold in Dixie, 1861-1865

by Dunnavant, Robert

Athens, AL: Pea Ridge Press. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. 0964208415 . Very Good with no dust jacket; Edgewear. ; Signed by Robert Dunnavant; B&W Illustrations; 186 pages; Signed by Author .
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A$155.41A$108.79
Historical Dictionary of the Civil War

Historical Dictionary of the Civil War

by Terry L. Jones

Scarecrow Press, 2002. 2 vols. Used - Fine, "as new" condition. Vol. 2 has slightly bumped corners; both volumes show very minor shelf wear to the fore-edges. Bindings and text blocks are otherwise tight, bright, crisp, and clean with no ownership markings. Because of weight, price includes extra postage required for Media Mail. Photo is of the set we have at Barbed Wire Books. Volume 1: A-L / Volume 2: M-Z
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A$194.26
THE CONFEDERATE MAIL CARRIER OR FROM MISSOURI TO ARKANSAS,THROUGH  MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, GEORGIA & TENNESSEE An Unwritten Leaf of the "Civil  War".

THE CONFEDERATE MAIL CARRIER OR FROM MISSOURI TO ARKANSAS,THROUGH MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, GEORGIA & TENNESSEE An Unwritten Leaf of the "Civil War".

by Bradley, James H. Lieutenant; edited by Edgar I. Stewart

Mexico, Mo.: James Bradley. Very Good. 1894. First Edition. Hardcover. Being an account of the Battles, Marches and Hardships of the First & Second Brigades, Mo. , C. S. A. Together with the thrilling adventures and narrow escapes of Captain Grimes and his fair accomplice, who carried the mail by "the underground route" from the Brigade to Missouri. Light blue cloth has gilt titles on spine & front cover. Portrait frontispiece. B/W photograph illustrations. Floral endpaper has... Read more about this item
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A$543.94