1905 John Archibald Campbell by George W. Duncan — Alabama Historical Society Reprint No. 33 — Confederate History Biography

Rare 1905 publication from The Alabama Historical Society, Montgomery, titled “John Archibald Campbell” by George W. Duncan, issued as Reprint No. 33 from Transactions, 1904, Vol. V.

This biographical monograph details the life and career of John Archibald Campbell (1811–1889), noted Alabama jurist, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1853–1861), and Assistant Secretary of War for the Confederate States. Campbell was deeply involved in major events leading to and during the Civil War, including the Fort Sumter negotiations and Hampton Roads Conference.

Printed in Montgomery, Alabama, 1905.
Softcover, 8.75” x 6”. Pagination runs to p.151 (from bound Transactions).

Condition: Very good for age. Light toning and a few small corner creases. Staple binding tight. Minimal edge wear, small pencil note on first page (“AS 40–”). A clean and well-preserved example of an uncommon Alabama historical imprint.

Publisher: Alabama Historical Society, Montgomery
Publication Year: 1905
Author: George W. Duncan, Auburn, Ala.
Series: Reprint No. 33 (from Transactions, 1904, Vol. V)

A scarce regional publication appealing to collectors of Southern history, Confederate government documents, and early Alabama imprints.