DELUXE LEATHER 10 Vol. Miller 1912 Photographic History of Civil War

  

DELUXE LEATHER: "Photographic History of the Civil War" (1912). This stately, 10 volume set is half-bound in calfskin leather, which has been carefully conditioned and shined with bindery conditioner explicitly for antiquarian book leather. The top of the text block is artfully gold gilt. The set has been compiled by Francis Trevelyan Miller. This listing is for the entire matched 10 Vol.

Set of this edition, published by Review of Reviews Co. The set follows the progression of the US Civil War (1861 - 65) through photographs, biographies, and written history. As stated in the book, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities. All books are in Very Good - to Very Good + Condition!

All pages likely present and tightly bound. Foxing very gradual and light. No water damage and no mold/mildew present. Some leather, especially at head and foot of spine chipped or missing. While some wear at crease, all covers and spines attached.

There appears to be very little, if any, discoloration, writing, or significant damage to the interior of the books. Some of the leather spines (spines only) suffer from some fading. Book size: 8" by 11".