The History Of The Civil War In America - 2 Volume Set

Dark reddish-brown leather?, intricately blind stamped covers and spines with gilt titling to spines. Marbled edges and endpapers. Beveled edges. Vol. 1, xiii, 507 ppgs., Vol. 2, xvi, 629 ppgs. "Comprising a full and impartial account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the various Naval and Military Engagements, of the Heroic Deeds performed by Armies and Individuals, and of touching scenes in the field, the camp, the hospital, and the cabin. Illustrated with maps, diagrams, and numerous steel engravings of battle scenes, from the original designs by Darley, and other eminent artists, and portraits of distinguished men." Sold Only By Distributing Agents." Volume 1 showing edgewear and light scuffing, both hinges cracked, but holding, light internal foxing and browning. Volume 2 also scuffed and edgeworn, but better than vol. 1, hinges uncracked, also with internal browning. Inscription to the ffep of volume, "Presented to Melville E. Prilay on his 19th birthday by his grandparents Prilay, Bangor, May 12th, 1884." Indexing at the end of both volumes, along with several pages of advertising. A scarce set, still in decent condition.…