A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion (Three Volumes, Fine leather binding, Boxed)

[Super limited edition of 50, hand bound full Oasis Goatskin.] 3 volume set. Hand numbered page, no. 9. Gilt ruled spines, dentelle. 5 raised spine bands. Hardcovers in slip case. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. 29 cm. 578, 579-991, 992-1796 pp. v.1: Number & organization of the US armies. v.II: Chronological record of the campaigns, battles, actions, combats etc. v.III: Regimental Histories. Authored by a Civil War veteran, this has long been one of the most respected, authoritative sources of Civil War facts. Consists mainly of regimental histories (state by state) and one of the most comprehensive lists of the thousands of battles and skirmishes fought. "One of the indispensable 'fact' volumes." - Nevins, Civil War Books I, 6 and II, 12. Contains a concise history of all civil war regiments, record of battles, and description of the organization of the military divisions. Also includes a useful record of "colored" and Indian soldiers. Dornbusch II, 105.