Civil War history book in hardcover with dust jacket, Mr. Lincoln's Army by Bruce Catton. 1954 title page, worn jacket, and clean readable interior shown.
Detail
• Item: Vintage hardcover book
• Title: Mr. Lincoln’s Army
• Author: Bruce Catton
• Illustrator: Not confirmed from the photos
• Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, N.Y.
• Year: Title page shows 1954; copyright page shown reads 1951
• Edition / Printing: Edition not confirmed from the photos
• Format: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket: Yes, present
• Size / Measurements: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Page Count: 372 pages
• Cover / Jacket Colors: Blue-green and cream dust jacket over dark blue cloth boards
• Genre / Subject: Civil War history, military history, Army of the Potomac, George B. McClellan
Notable Features: Dust jacket present; map endpapers shown; rear jacket advertises other Bruce Catton titles; subtitle on jacket reads “The Odyssey of General George Brinton McClellan and the Army of the Potomac”
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
• Dark blue cloth boards remain attached and structurally sound in the photos
• Interior pages shown appear clean and readable
• Dust jacket is present
• Map endpapers are present and visually appealing
• Spine titling on the jacket remains readable
• No writing seen in the photos provided on the interior pages shown
Issues / Wear
• Dust jacket shows noticeable edge wear, chipping, and small tears, especially at corners, spine ends, and top edge
• Jacket flap has pencil writing at the top
• Jacket shows creasing, rubbing, and age toning
• A few small stains/spots are visible on the rear of the jacket
• Text block edges show noticeable age toning/darkening
• Light wear is visible at the board corners and lower edges
• Interior page condition beyond the pages shown is not fully confirmed
Collector’s Notes
A solid choice for readers who want Bruce Catton’s Civil War writing in a usable hardcover with jacket still present. This copy gives you strong shelf appeal, readable interior pages, and the added interest of the original period jacket for display in a history library.
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Care and Handling:
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