Rare1869 Admiral Semmes Confederate Navy Civil War Book

Description :
This auction is for a Rare First Edition 1869 Admiral Semmes Confederate Navy Civil War Book. It is titled MEMOIRS OF SERVICE AFLOAT During the War Between the States by Admiral Raphael Semmes. Kelly, Piet and Co: Baltimore, MD, 1869 Hardcover. Half Leather. 833pp. First Edition. Six color illustrations including a spectacular image of "The Blowing Up of the James River Fleet," three b&w including author portrait frontis, 9.5 x 6.5. In good condition with wear to edges, some damp stain to lower corner page edges, and previous owner's name present. Old cloth tape applied to spine edge for reinforcement. Interior tight & clean. Binding strong. Not ex-library. This book is Admiral Semmes' account of naval actions during the Civil War, including the Sumter and the Alabama. Dealer Prices range from $500 to $900. A rare Civil War Confederate Navy collectible! A steal at $300. It won't last long! This listing was reported as being non-military by some brilliant individual and was thus pulled by the fine staff of ebay for violating their listing rules. I have re-listed it under antiquarian books only...maybe they will allow it to stand now.


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