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"The Civil War Dictionary" by Colonel Mark Boatner 1959 HC Civil War Reference In DJ

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"The Civil War Dictionary" by Colonel Mark Boatner 1959 HC Civil War Reference In DJ

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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VINTAGE 1959 Hardcover Comprehensive Civil War Reference In Dust Jacket. "The Civil War Dictionary" by Colonel Mark Boatner. HARDCOVER 1959 David McKay Company 1st Edition 12th Printing with numbers 12-20 on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible hardcover copy in Dust Jacket.

"Over 4,000 entries: 2,000 biographical sketches of Civil War leaders, both military and civilian; all major campaigns; all major battles; lesser battles, engagements, skirmishes; 120 armies, departments, districts; 40 corps; famous smaller units; naval engagements; weapons; issues, incidents; military terms and definitions; politics; literature; statistics; and 86 specially prepared maps and diagrams, all arranged alphabetically and cross referenced."

Illustrated with maps and diagrams. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: scattered age spotting to outside of text block but all lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. Light edge wear/light scattered rubbing to SELDOM PRESENT $6.95 unclipped DJ.

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