Description: due to ebay raising the book fees to 15%, including the shipping cost -I have some books posted in either an antique, art, or a collectible category, but you can......... CLICK HERE to see my other rare antique books. I ALWAYS HAVE a great selection -- and PLEASE CLICK HERE; To see my son's old books it does have its title page-Title: Behind the Guns with American Heroes Author: J.W Buel Published: International Publishing Co- Chicago & Philadelphia - no date, circa 1899 apx. size= 10" x 7.75" with 503 pagesNICE pictorial hardcover with gilt lettering ILLUSTRATED with many pictures from the Spanish- American war, Civil War, and many more. apx 120 - most full page - Title continues: Behind the Guns with American Heroes: An official volume of Thrilling stories, Daring deeds, Personal Adventures, Humorous Anecdotes, and pathetic Incidents of the Spanish- American War and our Battles with the Philippine Insurgents. Containing also many exciting reminiscences of our Great Civil War, War with Mexico, War of 1812, War of the Revolution, and our Indian Wars. Chapters: Might state secrets of the late war, The "Virginius" massacre by a survivor, The battles about Santiago, Heroic charge on San Juan, The story of Manila's fall, Our battle with the Filipinos, Narrow escape from an awful fate, The battle Las Quasimas, Great sea battles our navy has won, The deadliest vessel ever conceived, Story of Torpedo-boat destroyer, how it feels to be under fire, Southern Boys at West Point, nicknames of 1861-1865, Yankee Tar, Reminiscences of George McClellan & Stonewall Jackson, Under 2 flags, for Texas Independence, Patriotic deeds of American women, Story of Andrew Jackson, 90 men against 2,000, Roosevelt's rough riders, and much more! A nice gift for any Hero you know! Condition: Please zoom in on photos carefully as they are part of the description. I am human and sometimes miss a thing or 2, but I try to mention the book's main faults. all of my books are VERY OLD and have 100+ years of wear to varying degrees good- /average condition for its age:boards - secure back cover- Faded color, as well as some yellowing spottingtextblock- good outer joints- very goodspine ends- curled with a bit of weartips- look goodinner hinges- Front inner cracked & re-glued, back hinge is in good conditionpages- generally very cleanwriting- Writing in pen on ffeprips /folds- a few small rips, no folds that I sawother- Some spotting and what looks like the remains of stickers is on the first flowered free end paper PLEASE ADD ME TO YOU "SELLERS YOU FOLLOW" LIST AND check back now and then to see what's new! I do combine ship, but only if you "request total from seller" BEFORE YOU PAY -otherwise I can't send you a new invoice. Place the items you want in your shopping cart, then "Request total from seller", when you get the new invoice, then pay. If you have trouble, contact me. I am occasionally out of town for a day or 2, don't panic, I'll get to it ASAP media mail SHIPPING TO LOWER 48 USA ONLY - It can take up to 14 days to get back East, it's rare, but it does happen. I use recycled packing materials to save the planet and to save you $ -this will be padded well for shipping - the weight ebay's makes me fill in down below may not be the book's true weight.thanks! #0016-C4refund policy - due to the excuses used for returns/ refunds - I do except returns BUT - I do not refund any shipping costs or paypal's % if they don't refund me -so please ask questions if you are unsure or I missed anything. THANKS for understanding --and remember -this book is very old and may have accumulated bad smells along the way [musty basement/ mildew/ smoke] - I have found that dryer sheets in them for a few months makes a world of difference! some of my books get sold right away so please consider using this trick before deciding to return it! As far as I can tell -this book has no bad smell. LIFE IS SHORT -and there are better things to do, feel free to copy my text if it saves you time!
Price: 62.99 USD
Location: Sherwood, Oregon
End Time: 2025-02-10T00:20:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
