Civil War Freeman / Gary Gallagher's Copy LEE'S LIEUTENANTS STUDY Arlington ed

Description: [Gary Gallagher's Copy] LEE'S LIEUTENANTS: A STUDY IN COMMAND (4-Volume Arlington Edition, w/ Prospectus Volume) Author: Freeman, Douglas Southall Title: [Gary Gallagher's Copy] LEE'S LIEUTENANTS: A STUDY IN COMMAND (4-Volume Arlington Edition, w/ Prospectus Volume) Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1946 Description: Hard Cover. Near Fine binding. Octavo. Vol 1: lvi, [2], 773, [1], [26 (plates)]; 2: xlv, [3], 760, [26 (plates)]; 3: xlvi, [2], 410, [26 (plates)]; 4: [12], 411-862, [26 (plates)]; prospectus: [120] pp. ports, maps; plates, illus. Arlington edition; first edition, thus. As issued, in publisher's cloth. The 4-volume set is housed in a later gray cloth slipcase with ribbon pull. The prospectus volume is outside of the slipcase. An exceptionally bright set with little to no wear; some very faint soiling to the top of the spine of Volume 2; the binding of the prospectus is a bit toned at the spine but generally quite bright. Nevins describes this work as "[t]he ablest descriptive and evaluative study of the leading generals (and their campaigns) in Lee's army; massively documented, movingly written, highly authoritative, and faintly smug" CWB I, 30. Harwell states that it "supplements and complements R. E. Lee. It also stands in its own right as one of the great works of military history" In Tall Cotton 61. Howes F-349. A beautiful edition of Freeman's critically acclaimed inquiry into the Confederacy following and expanding on Freeman's Pulitzer Prize winning biography R. E. Lee. Though without indication, this copy from the library of Civil War scholar and historian, Gary W. Gallagher. Seller ID: 8236 Subject: Civil War & Military, History--U.S. Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB I have been a bookseller and bookbinder for nearly two decades. I offer a general stock with an emphasis in private press and illustrated books, as well as literature and Americana. I take pride in my high level of customer service; if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received, please let me know about it so I can make it right. Terms All order are shipped with 1 business day upon receipt of payment. The standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail but Priority Mail or UPS shipping is available. Please inquire before payment if you'd like the invoice adjusted to account for a different shipping method. I will accept returns for any reason within 30 days so long as the book or item is returned in the same condition in which it was sent.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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