The Navy in the Civil War … The Blockade and the Cruisers [The Atlantic Coast, The Gulf and Inland Waters].
by SOLEY, J. R., Daniel AMMEN, and A. T. MAHAN
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York, Scribner, 1883. 8vo. Three volumes. Original blue cloth, lettered in gilt, illustrated in blind; pp. viii, [2], 257, [4, advertisements]; x, [2], 273, [2] advertisements]; vii, [2], 267, [4, advertisements], numerous maps in the text and as folding plates; apart from light even toning, a fine set. Rare first edition of the complete set of volumes analyzing the naval events of the American Civil War, based on offcial and unofficial sources, including eye-witness records.
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- Bookseller
- Henry Sotheran Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2100886
- Title
- The Navy in the Civil War … The Blockade and the Cruisers [The Atlantic Coast, The Gulf and Inland Waters].
- Author
- SOLEY, J. R., Daniel AMMEN, and A. T. MAHAN
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Henry Sotheran Ltd.
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About Henry Sotheran Ltd.
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