Collector’s Library of the Civil War — 3-Volume Fine Set


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Condition: ["Near Fine"]

Format: Hardcover

Price:
Sale price$110.00

Description

Author: John B. Gordon, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Leander Stillwell

Publisher: Collector’s Library of the Civil War

Format: Hardcover set with gilt edges, ribbon markers, and embossed leatherette bindings

Condition: Fine — bright, clean, and gift-worthy. Gilt page edges gleam; bindings are tight and elegant.

Step into the lived experience of the American Civil War with this beautifully crafted Collector’s Library of the Civil War three-volume set. Designed with the book lover in mind, each volume features rich gilt edges, a satin ribbon marker, and an embossed cover that feels luxurious in the hand.

Inside, you’ll find first-person accounts that bring history to life:

  • Reminiscences of the Civil War by John B. Gordon — a Confederate general’s vivid recollections of leadership, loyalty, and battlefield realities.
  • Army Life in a Black Regiment by Thomas Wentworth Higginson — a powerful and essential narrative from the colonel of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized Black regiment.
  • The Story of a Common Soldier by Leander Stillwell — a Union soldier’s humble, heartfelt chronicle of service, hardship, and perseverance.

Whether you’re expanding a Civil War library, seeking a thoughtful gift, or simply love well-made books that feel as good as they read, this fine-condition set will be a treasured addition to any collection.