The Siege of Charleston, 1861-1865 by Burton, E. Milby - 1970

Former library book. Square spine, no folded page corners. Has expected library identification marks, no writing or marks in text. Outer page edge has some age spotting. Dust jacket protected by mylar cover.

University of South Carolina Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of South Carolina Press, 1970-01-01. Hardcover. Good. Signed and inscribed by the author to the previous owner. First edition. Book and dust jacket are in good condition with no highlighting. Not ex-library.

University Of South Carolina Press, 1970. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/very good. First printing. Hardcover. xvii+ 373 pp. with bibliography, index. Illustrations. Fine, bookplate of the War Library of a national military historical organization on the front pastedown. In bright dust jacket, short closed tears head of spine. One of the most highly regarded Civil War military histories, the in depth study of the 587-day seige of Charleston and the military aspects surrounding the city from 1860 through 1865. Burton's work examines the many combinations of devices used for attack and defense, ranging historically from ancient Greek Fire to the first successful submarine attack in history. Fighting ranged from hand-to-hand and ship-to-ship, bombardment of Fort Sumter and Charleston with naval gunfire, the use of the "Stone Fleet" and so forth.

Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press, 1971. 374 pp. Original red cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Binding very bright and clean. Light soiling to top edge of text block. Previous owner's names on front endpaper; previous owner's blindstamp on title page. DJ moderately soiled and rubbed w/ mild edge wear. Spine a bit sunned. Price clipped. . Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good-/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

University of South Carolina Press, 1970-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!