[CIVIL WAR]. CALDWELL, J. F. J. (1837-1925). The History of a Brigade of South Carolinians, Known First as ?Gregg's," and Subsequently as ?McGowan's Brigade." Philadelphia: King & Baird, Printers, 1866. Small 8vo. 247, [1, blank] pp. Bound in 1900 full green cloth by Loudermilk's Bookstore (originally issued in wrappers, the bulk of the print run was unsold; Loudermilk's bought the unsold copies and bound them in cloth, as this copy is), boards triple-ruled in blind, spine ruled and lettered in gilt, brown endleaves (light wear, soiling to binding, front hinge just starting, text lightly toned, text foxed, an un-paginated ?Addenda. Casualties Among Officers" leaf is loose but present (apparently not included in the pagination) bookseller's ticket on rp.) Near fine. THE RARE FIRST EDITION. ?The best unit history from the Palmetto State; the author describes all of the brigade's many engagements and adds enough personal material to make this account both personal and human in scope?" (Nevins I, p. 66.) Howes C22. ?From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 7 x 5 ? x 1".