The Century Company's War Book. Complete 1887-1888 Illustrated? First Edition

  
Battles and leaders of the Civil War complete original set. First edition of this collection of articles contributed by both Union and Confederate officers which originally appeared in The Century Magazine, containing four papers from Ulysses S. Grant which were later adapted into his Personal Memoirs.

Quarto, four volumes bound in full leather with gilt titles to the spine, blind-stamping and raised bands, marbled endpapers and all edges marbled, profusely illustrated with engravings, portraits, and maps. Remarkable condition for 140 years old.

All bindings are tight no loose pages. Some rubbing on the covers.