Buy this book on-line Chamberlayne, John Hampden and C.G. Chamberlayne : Ham Chamberlayne-Virginian: Letters and Papers of an Artillery Officer in the War for Southern Independence, 1861-1865The Dietz Printing Company, Publishers, Richmod, VA, 1932
1932. Hardcover and dustjacket. LIMITED FIRST EDITION TO 1,000 COPIES, OF WHICH THIS IS 629. Blue and gray binding; gilt lettering and decorations; frontispiece and plates, two fold-out maps at end; 440 pages. Illustrated dustjacket. Condition of hardcover: Light bumps to binding; first hinge cracked (but tight); former owner's name and date (April 8, 1959) on first free endpaper; scattered foxing and light age toning (mostly on preliminaries and edges). Else Very Good. No stickers or bookplates; no writing in text or torn pages. Not a former library book. Text is clean, clear, and very readable. Plates are generally in Very Good Plus condition. Dustjacket: Long, broad piece missing from top of spine panel; a few short tears/creases; shelf wear/chips; lightly age toned (darker at spine and at folds); else overall Good. Protected in Mylar cover. Here is a wonderful, historic collection of letters of a Confederate artillery officer and an in-depth profile of that officer. The letters and papers selected by the editor cover the Civil War years, 1861-1865, presented just the way they were written. Here you'll feel the sober optimism to the successful outcome of the struggle for Sothern independence; the writer's unbounded faith in the wisdom and practical ability of General Lee; the beauty and strength of friendships; the considerations shown by masters for their slaves; and much more. Historical, informative, and a limited edition book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing customers. We will be pleased to serve you.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Chamberlayne, John Hampden and C.G. Chamberlayne : Ham Chamberlayne-Virginian: Letters and Papers of an Artillery Officer in the War for Southern Independence, 1861-1865. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, livres anciens, rare books, libri antichi and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |