William Quentin Maxwell (30 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Camp and Field Edition, flat signed by William Quentin Maxwell on Civil War Book Club page. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Library stamps and markings. Edge wear, rubbed. *Autographed by author.*. Signed.

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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. A Portrait of William Floyd, Long Islander. Book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. This 373 pp. indexed "stated First Edition" book has a Preface by renowned Civil War historian Allan Nevins, and is subtitled, "The Political History of the United States Sanitary Commission".This is a special Limited edition with an added page, stating "Camp and Field Edition -- Autographed by the author for Members of the Civil War Book Club". Early in the history of the 'book club", original first editions were sold and the signature page was added. After the supply was exhausted the book was actually reprinted as a "book club edition". The book is totally clean other than prior owners names and bookplate just inside the front board. Photos upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Clean and tight book with sunned dj protected in mylar. P.O. name on ffep.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The Political History of the United States Sanitary Commission. Preface by Allan Nevins. "Camp and Field Edition autographed by author for members of the Civil War Book Club. Signed by author on page specially bound in. 372 pgs. Clean unmarked text. Tightly bound in black cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Minor soiling on front and back covers. Cover edges slightly worn.

Condition: Good+. No Jacket. Political struggles to set up agency to provide care for sick and battle-field wounded during the Civil War. Signed by the author on page specially bound in. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt title on spine. Biographical notes, bibliography, index. First edition. Good+/No Jacket. Tight, owner bookplate. Clean, square corners. Spine ends worn. Item # E2412. **SAVE MORE** Additional books in the same order ship for FREE via Standard Shipping.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Autographed by the author for the members of the Civil War Book Club. Pictures on request.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First edition. First edition. Hardcover. xii+372 pp. with bibliography, index. Fine (ownership signature of a former Princeton University historian front free endpaper) in very good dust jacket. When President Abraham Lincoln signed the order creating the U.S. Sanitary Commission, he commented that it might be the ".fifth wheel to the coach.". The Commission was designed to look into the heath and sanitation of the Union Army during the Civil War but soon found itself in the thick of battles of their own; they served troops in camps, on hospital ships, serving surgeons clamoring for medical stores, and more. itizens blessed it, gave it supplies and called upon it to find their wounded and missing man. But they clashed with Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, especially when they shared with Confederate soldies whenever possible, putting humanitarianism before claims of loyalty to localities, states and sections.

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Gebunden. Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Hard Cover. Condition: vg/vg. octavo. 372pp Some taning to endpapers and dust jacket spine. Camp and Field Edition. Autographed by author for memebers of the Civil War Book Club.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. xii, Preface by Allan Nevins. Biographical Notes. Sources. Bibliography. Index. Autographed on Camp and Field Edition. Item has some wear and soiling. William Quentin Maxwell was a 1951 Guggenheim Fellow in Humanities. The United States Sanitary Commission (USSC) was a private relief agency created by federal legislation on June 18, 1861, to support sick and wounded soldiers of the United States Army (Federal /Northern / Union Army) during the American Civil War. It operated across the North, raised an estimated $25 million in Civil War era revenue (assuming 1865 dollars, $399.67 million in 2018) and in-kind contributions to support the cause, and enlisted thousands of volunteers. The president was Henry Whitney Bellows, and Frederick Law Olmsted acted as executive secretary. It was modeled on the British Sanitary Commission, set up during the Crimean War (1853-1856), and from the British parliamentary report published after the Indian Mutiny of 1857. In June 1861, the Sanitary Commission set up its central office inside the United States Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. By late October 1861, the USSC Central Office and the U.S. War Department had received detailed studies and reports from the Sanitary Inspectors of more than four hundred regimental camp inspections. The events of those first six months of the war displayed the gravity of the situation in which the adjustment to the means and agencies were desperately needed to ensure a high health-rate in all those untrained Union Army regiments. Derived from a Kirkus Review: this is not a pretty tale, for it is a record of an undertaking to supply the ghastly inadequacies for all phases of sanitary matters in the war. One would have thought the Commission's existence would be welcomed. Instead it became the football of political maneuverings and against amazing odds performed near miracles. An exciting rescue of records that needed to be saved. First Edition/Camp and Field Edition for Civil War Book Club.

Hardcover. Preface by Allan Nevins. 8vo. Dark blue cloth with gilt spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. xii, 372pp. Very good/very good. Faint binding and jacket edgewear, with vertical stain from long-ago tape strip on each pastedown. Quite tight, decent first edition of what Archer Jones critiques as "A scholarly and comprehensive narrative, covering all aspects of the sick." While this copy is a discreet, inoffensive ex-library copy with very few markings, it bears an outstanding-content autograph addition: Tipped to front flyleaf is a Typed Letter Signed from preface-provider Nevins, 1p, 8" X 10½", New York, NY, 6 April 1956. Addressed to Ralph Newman (1912-99, founder of Chicago's Abraham Lincoln Book Shop). Very good. Original folds. On Columbia University's "Oral History Research Office" letterhead, Nevins chats with his good friend about which Civil War titles should be re-released, perhaps for the Civil War Book Club: "While Vandiver's Confederate High Command does not quite stand along I am sure that in conjunction with another small book it would be very satisfactory. don't you think we ought to agree on a systematic plan for reissuing some of the best short Civil War books; the books that are almost or quite classic in the field? George Cary Eggleston's A Rebel's Recollections.is well worth reissuing. So is Ira S. Dodd's Song of the Rappahannock. So is Henry E. Blake's Three Years With the Army of the Potomac. Most important of all would be a reissue.of the Civil War Diary of George Templeton Strong." Of the book into which this letter is tipped, Nevins comments near the close, "I hope Bill Maxwell's fine book is going well." Boldly signed simply "Allan" in blue ballpoint. ALLAN NEVINS (1890-1971) is the Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian best remembered for his 8-volume "Ordeal of the Union" (1947-71). NEVINS I, 11.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 392. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1956 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 392.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1956 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 62 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 62 Maxwell, William Quentin.

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1956. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 62, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 62 62.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1956. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 64, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 64 64.