Civil War Collectibles Union Confederate Arms Equipment Uniforms / Book

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THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CIVIL WAR COLLECTIBLES - A Comprehensive Guide to Union and Confederate Arms, Equipment, Uniforms, and Other Memorabilia
by Chuck Lawliss, Henry Holt and Company, NY, 1997.
"Designed to help the collector on several levels, this book begins with an overview of the mechanics of the Civil War,
including
the purpose of the various units, the equipment they used, and the uniforms they wore.  The core of the book is a detailed
alphabetical
listing of all the major collectible items and many of the minor ones, accompanied by hundreds of full-color and black-and-white photographs. A rich store of invaluable supplemental information and insider advice is included in the appendixes: sample price listings from recent
auctions
; directories of auction houses, dealers, and sows; Civil War organizations, libraries,
collections
, and
publications
; and tips for savvy collecting and caring for artifacts.  This unique,
authoritative
guide will serve and delight both the novice and the
experienced
collector."
6.5" x 9" softback in very good condition.  316 pages.
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