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Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War Early Edition rare

$ 46.99

Availability: 22 in stock
  • Condition: Worn but readable

    Description

    FRANK LESLIE’S ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR
    By Frank Leslie
    1895
    - Hard Cover
    Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War
    graphically depicts the most important events of the conflict between the states with stirring battle scenes and grand naval engagements, drawn by artists on the spot. It contains visuals: of the principal participants (military and civil); famous forts; pathetic episodes; on and on.  The entirity forming an authentic pictorial history of the war, by such well-known artists as: Becker, Crane, Beard, Schell, Lumley, Forbes, Nevill, Davis, Simons, Osborn, Wilcox, Weaver, Bosse, Newton, Rawson, Russell, Sartorious, Chamberlain, and many others. This is a concise history of the Civil War having been secured from the war records.  It is edited by Louis Shepheard Moat with an Introduction by Joseph B. Carr, Major-General.
    The book is 512 pages with large and double-sided pictures in woodcut.
    CONDITION
    :
    I am not a professional ‘book person.’ Many folks actually frame this prints.
    ‘Grading’ this book is difficult. It is intact and a solid and serviceable read.  However, it probably contains every problem that a book dealer could articulate. I will call it
    GOOD old condition
    at 125 years of age.  Please look at the pictures for condition information and send me any questions about issues that you need more information on.