Raynors' Compendium of Autographs & Biographies of the High Commanders of the Confederate States of America

Robert J. Raynor; Ethan & Ryan Raynor [Editor]; Ryan Raynor [Illustrator];

ISBN 10: 0979944708 / ISBN 13: 9780979944703

Published by Raynors' Publishing, 2007

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NEW! 2007 Hardcover Edition.

Seller Inventory # 13D-8-10-22-31

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Raynors' Compendium of Autographs & Biographies of the High Commanders of the Confederate States of America
• Publisher: Raynors' Publishing
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0979944708
• ISBN 13: 9780979944703
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Ryan Raynor
• Condition: New
• Weight: 37 ounces

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Synopsis

A historically accurate reference guide for the Confederate enthusiast, with complete autographic and holographic exemplars of the leading Confederate Commanders both civilian and military. Each with detailed military biography accompanied by period photograph. Biographies for service with the Confederate States of America include dates of promotion, participation in key battles, casualty records and more. This reference book also provides the collector with autograph collector lists that will assist the Confederate autograph enthusiast to better define their unique collecting interest. The only such book in existence...a must have for any military or autorgaph library! 427 High Commanders with Autograph Exemplar, and Biography Over 1000 Named Delegates of The State Ordinances The Text of the State Ordiinances Over 80 "Fascinating Facts" Images and Autograph Exemplars of Each State's Governor Over 250 Document Exemplars of the Most Famous Generals...and much more! 262pgs, Hard Cover with Dust Jacket.

About the Author

Robert J. Raynor is President of Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions, Partner Raynors IMS, and Compiler of Raynors' Compendium. Bob has a 25 year association with American historical documents. First as a collector of Presidential ephemera, then as the president of Vintage Cover Story, an auction house specializing in historic newspapers, and currently as president of Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions, one of the country's leading auction houses specializing in American manuscripts from 1700-1900. At Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions, Bob has brought several important documents to market. In 2006, Raynors HCA set a world record with the sale of a Lincoln signed 13th Amendment abolishing slavery in America which sold for $1.8 million. Then in 2007, Raynors HCA set a second world record with the sale of a William Stone Declaration of Independence which sold for $480,000. Raynors HCA has authenticated, described, imaged and sold more than 7,500 Confederate documents in the last 12 years. This expansive experience led to the compilation of Raynors Compendium of Autographs & Biographies of the High Commanders of the Confederate States of America.