THE CIVIL WAR: A VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
by Konstam, Angus, Editor
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/About Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1856486087
- ISBN 13
- 9781856486088
- Seller
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Canandaigua, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: PRC Publishing Ltd., 2001. Hardcover. Near Fine/About Very Good. The American Civil War was arguably the most important military event of the 19th century. It has spawned millions of words in thousands of books. This book, from "A -- Abolitionists" to "Z -- Zoaves" differs from most of the rest for its massive visual documentation, reproducing over 600 photographs, maps, drawings, letters and other documents related to every aspect of the war. First edition, first printing (as stated). Oversize, about 9 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches, 448 pages including preface, index and credits. Pictorial paper-covered boards show full-cover reproduction of a photo of Union siege mortar and crew on front cover and photos of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee & his staff (top) and a scene taken in Richmond, VA, after its capture by Union troops. The same photos and layout are also utilized on the dustjacket. Blue and white lettering also identical. The fep contains a gift inscription to the previous owner, o/w boards and text are complete, clean and unmarked. Not ex-library, not remaindered. No noticeaable damage or flaws. The dustjacket shows a one-inch tear and crease on bottom edge of front panel, small tears and creasing at spine ends. Dj remains whole, with no loss of graphics. This is a reference/study copy, or just one to page through to be reminded of what wars are really about. [Due to its size & weight, this book will require additional postage on priority/express orders or orders outside the U.S.)
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Details
- Bookseller
- H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005924
- Title
- THE CIVIL WAR: A VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
- Author
- Konstam, Angus, Editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- About Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1856486087
- ISBN 13
- 9781856486088
- Publisher
- PRC Publishing Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2001
- Keywords
- CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865, NORTH, SOUTH, UNION, CONFEDERACY, HISTORY, MILITARY LEE, DAVIS, LINCOLN, WEAPONS, UNIFORMS,
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Photography; Miscellaneous;
Terms of Sale
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
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About the Seller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2005
Canandaigua, New York
About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.
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