Southern Bivouac 1883-1888 Misc Lot of 18 issues / 1887 Civil War

Description: Southern Bivouac. 1883-1888 Misc. Lot of 18 issues Author: [Southern Bivouac] Title: Southern Bivouac. 1883-1888 Misc. Lot of 18 issues Publication: Louisville, Kentucky: E. H. & W. N. McDonald Publishers; B. F. Avery & Sons, Louisville); Printed by The Courier Journal Job Printing Co., 1883-1887 Description: Wraps. Bound stitched wraps. 18 misc. issues. Illustrations. All issues except one have gray illustrated covers. Covers are lightly stained for the most part. A few of the covers are near detached. A few issues are soiled. Interior contents clean with some light warping to the texts. Contents for each issue are printed on the back cover except for the last 3 issues which are printed inside. Advertisements printed inside the covers for the first 15 issues. Ads for the last 3 are printed inside and on the back cover. Articles mostly cover Civil War battles and reminiscences from the Southern perspective. 14 of the issues are signed "Rev. G. W. Finley" at the top edges of the front covers. During the war Rev. George Williamson Finley was a Confederate Captain in Company E, 14th Virginia Infantry. He later served in Company K of the 56 Virginia Infantry in Pickett's Division. Finley was one of the few men who crossed the stone wall at Gettsyburg during Pickett's charge on July 3rd,1863. He was captured at Gettysburg and spent the rest of the war in various union prisons. After the war he attended Union Theological Seminary in Richmond and became a Presbyterian Minster. (source: findagrave dot com)Issues for sale include: October (Yellow wraps), 1883. Pages 49-96, [2] pages ads (including one for Co. Aytch," Maury Grays by Sam Watkins);January, 1884. Pages 193-240, [2] pages ads;April, 1884. Pages 337-384, [2] pages ads;June, 1884. Pages 433-480, [6] pages of ads;July, 1884. Pages 481-528, [6] pages ads;August, 1884. Pages 529-572, iv "[Title Page] Volume II September, 1883, To September, 1884, Contents, Index, [6] pages of ads;September, 1884. Pages 1-48, [6] pages ads;October, 1884. Pages, 49-96, [4] pages ads;November, 1884. Pages 97-141, [5] pages of ads;December, 1884. Pages 145-189, [3] pages of ads;January, 1885 Pages 193-238, [2] pages ads;February, 1885. Pages 241-286, [2] pages ads;March, 1885. Pages 289-334, [10] pages ads;April, 1885. Pages 337-382, [10] pages ads;May, 1885. Pages 383-426, [4] pages of ads;July, 1885. Pages 65-128, 4 pages of ads;February, 1887. 521-584, 4 pages of adsApril, 1887. Pages 649-712, 4 pages of ads. Good. Seller ID: 29533 Subject: American South, Civil War David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. Dave Hamilton, Americana Books ABAA Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We accept returns if mailed back with 30 days and in same condition as sold. Return postage is buyer's responsibility. Shipping All books will be shipped in the U.S. by USPS Priority Mail and Media Mail. UPS quotes for shipping are also available upon request. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases and provide the best possible shipping cost to the customer. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 448 USD

Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia

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