This three-volume set of Bruce Catton’s Centennial History of the Civil War presents a clear, well-structured narrative of the major political and military developments of the conflict. Each volume features sturdy cloth bindings, clean interiors, and map-illustrated endpapers.
These editions provide a reliable and readable reference for collectors, researchers, and Civil War history enthusiasts.
Details
- Item Type: Hardcover Book Set
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Size: Approx. 8.5 × 6 × 1.75 in each volume
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Material: Cloth boards
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Color: Blue & grey cloth with red title panels
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Origin or Maker: Doubleday & Co., Garden City, New York
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Year or Era: 1961, 1963, 1965
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GENRE: Civil War History / Military History
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Language / Pages: English / Approx. 550 pages each
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Identifiers: Catalog Card Nos.: 61-12502, 62-15937, 61-12502
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: Not provided (early Doubleday trade editions)
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Dust Jackets: Missing on all volumes
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Map endpapers; some illustrated sections depending on volume
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Extras: Matching tri-color bindings, uniform series design
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes: Clean boards with mild corner rub; bindings tight; pages clean with light age toning. Map endpapers bright. No dust jackets. A strong, attractive reading and display set.
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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton (1899–1978) is one of America’s most celebrated Civil War historians, known for pairing rigorous scholarship with cinematic narrative flow. His works remain essential reading for anyone exploring the conflict’s human and political complexity.
A foundational trilogy that elevates any Civil War shelf—grab this set before it retreats!
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