Ghost Ship of the Confederacy: The Story of the Alabama and Her Captain, Raphael Semmes.
New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1957. Paperback. Unbound galley proofs, folio (25" X 6¼"). 144pp. Overall very good. Bit of slight age toning and dampstaining. Item #614
Unbound galley proofs of the first edition. Exciting account of Confederate naval genius Ralph Semmes and his efficient warship, the "Alabama," responsible for the sinking or ransoming of over 60 vessels. Uncommon in this form. From the collection of noted Civil War and Lincoln scholar ARNOLD F. GATES (1914-93).
Price: $35.00
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