The Popular History of the Civil War Illustrated 1884 Antique Hardcover
$ 13.2
Description
The Popular History of the Civil War Illustrated 1884 Antique Hardcover. Up for sale is a genuine antique copy of The Popular History of the Civil War — Illustrated, copyright 1884 by F. M. Lupton. This book is over 140 years old and represents a remarkable piece of American publishing history, produced less than two decades after the war itself ended — when veterans were still alive and the wounds of the conflict were still fresh in the national memory. The interior copyright page bears a blue ink ownership stamp reading “G. A. Randall, Box 176 Burlington, Calhoun Co., Mich.” — a wonderful piece of provenance that roots this book in a specific time and place in rural Michigan, likely a farm or small-town household that treasured it through the Gilded Age. Condition: Poor to Fair — AS-IS. The cloth cover shows heavy soiling, fraying at the spine edges and corners, and significant surface wear. The embossed crossed-rifle design on the cover remains visible and characterful. Please examine all photos carefully before purchasing — I am happy to answer questions or provide additional photos on request. A compelling display piece or research copy for Civil War historians, antique book collectors, and lovers of 19th-century Americana. Ships carefully packed via USPS Media Mail.
