Description: 1932 HAM CHAMBERLAYNE VIRGINIAN LETTERS PAPERS 1861-65 Artillery OFFICER Civil War LIMITED EDITION signedHAM CHAMBERLAYNE - VIRGINIAN: LETTERS AND PAPERS OF AN ARTILLERY OFFICER IN THE WAR FOR SOUTHERN INDEPENDENCE 1861-1865Publisher: The Dietz Printing Co, 1932, Richmond, VA.#201 of 1000 copies, signed by C.G. Chamberlayne, the son of John Hampden Chamberlayne.This book compiles letters and papers from his father, Ham Chamberlayne, who served as an artillery officer during the Civil War. The collection includes introductions, notes, and an index provided by his son, adding context to the historical documents. Includes maps at the back of the book.From an online note: "An exceptionally revealing a collection of papers by a young Virginia aristocrat who served long and faithfully in a Richmond artillery battery. Chamberlayne fought in all the major campaigns and battles of the Army of Northern Virginia. Introduction by Chamberlayne's son."The transcribed letters provide insights into the daily life, challenges, and strategies of Confederate artillery officers during the Civil War.The book reflects the cultural and ideological beliefs of the Confederacy, including themes of Southern honor and nationalism. In some reviews they call it Southern Identity and Confederate Ideals, although in this case it is more like personal reflections and experiences.The covers have some wear / stains / bumps. Former owner's names on front endpaper, inside cover. Edition page has lifted some from the binding, revealing the binding cloth. Pages look good. Binding cloth shows in some places when pages are viewed. Maps at the back have wear / creases / dust stains. Sold as found.Please view the photos as they are part of the description. Shipping to USA addresses only, USPS Media Mail $5.99Please note that USPS recently (July 2024) raised the cost of shipping via Media Mail.
Price: 40 USD
Location: Colonial Heights, Virginia
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Virginia
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Dietz
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1932
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Inscribed, Limited Edition
Author: C. G. Chamberlayne
Region: North America
Topic: Civil War (1861-65)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
