CONFEDERATE AND SOUTHERN STATE BONDS

Criswell, Grover C., Jr., and Clarence L. Criswell. CONFEDERATE AND SOUTHERN STATE CURRENCY: A DESCRIPTIVE LISTING, INCLUDING RARITY. Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1957. (10), 277, (1) pages; illustrated. [with] Criswell, Grover C., Jr., and Clarence L. Criswell. CONFEDERATE AND SOUTHERN STATE BONDS: A DESCRIPTIVE LISTING, INCLUDING RARITY. St. Petersburg Beach, 1961. (14), 310 pages; illustrated. Two volumes. 8vo, original matching mottled white cloth, gilt. Both volumes inscribed by Grover Criswell to Dick Picker, with Clarence also signing the first volume. Near fine. The scarce deluxe editions of these important works on Confederate paper (Volumes I and II of Criswell's Currency Series). Both volumes stamped "Presentation Volume" in gilt on the distinctive mottled white boards. Criswell's inscription in the first volume reads: "To Dick ('Cotton') Picker, a wonderful guy and a real true blue (note Yankee colors) friend! Best wishes always! [signed] Grover Criswell / Clarence Criswell, Jan. 18, 1960." Clain-Stefanelli 13447* and 13448. Davis 285 and 286 (the regular editions).