Illinois Commandery Mollus (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. BOOK DESCRIPTIONS: VOLUME I-3 only: V.1) 548 pgs, frontis portrait (Sheridan), index, maps: V.2) 555 pgs, frontis portrait (Hancock), maps; V.3) 495 pgs, index, frontis portrait Chas.Wilder Davis. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Light soiling with wear to spine ends, vol. 3 spine end chipped, light rubbing to corners. Interior hinges tight, else is clean. Inked name of contemporary owner, vol. 1. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Volume 1 includes 24 papers. Volume 2 includes 24 papers. Volume 3 includes 28 papers. These MOLLUS Papers are valuable personal accounts and narratives delivered by the active participants of the Illinois Commandery and others; both common soldiers and high-ranking officers. Numerous Dornbush references included in the individual papers. First three volumes in the series. REFERENCE: Nevins I pg 131: On the state published MOLLUS Papers: "The more active of the various state commanders of this organization published volumes containing personal reminiscences of life in camp, battle and prison. The account vary widely in accuracy and quality; generally speaking however, these volumes can, and with considerable digging, yield useful nuggests.".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Full 3-volume set as published. VOL. 1 (1901): From May 8, 1879, when the commandery was instituted, to July 1, 1901. 8vo, 623 pgs, index, portrait illustrations. VOL 2 (1912): From July 1, 1901 to December 31, 1911. 8vo, 679 pgs, index, portrait illustrations. VOL. 3 (1923): From January 1, 1912, to December 31, 1922. 8vo, 734 pgs, index. Portrait illustrations. Each in original blue cloth with gilt decoration on front covers and with gilt titles on spines. Top edges gilt. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Each of the volumes with light shelf rubbing and soiling. Tops of spine and corners are lightly rubbed. Gilt on the volumes is bright. Interiors pages are clean and free of internal marks. Vol. 2 with a loose front hinge and with some horizontal tears up to pg. 12, not affecting text; solid. Vol. 3 with light cover soiling and a few spots and with bookplate of a former owner; else tight. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Full set of this well-done publication; much information not found elsewhere. From the Preface: "Memorials of deceased Companions of the Illinois Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States have been prepared as the occasions have arisen, and are reproduced here for the most part as originally printed. They thus reflect in some measure the kindly judgment and sincere sorrow with which their Companions of the Commandery have bidden these departed members 'hail and farewell'.".