The Civil War: A Narrative: [3 Vol.]

Easton Press, 1991. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. New/No Jacket as Issued. Still in the original shrinkwrap, this handsome full leather set of all three volumes is the late Shelby Foote's classic work about the Civil War in the Original Shrinkwrap. With the first volume signed by the author on the signature page. Vol 1: " Fort Sumter to Perryville," 810 pp. plus extensive index, illustrated with 46 maps. Vol 2: "Fredericksburg to Meridian," 966 pp. plus extensive index, illustrated with 50 maps. Vol. 3: "Red River To Appomattox," 1,060 pp. plus extensive index, illustrated 49 maps and color endpaper maps. In all, over 2,000 pages and 145 maps. In fine unread condition never removed from the original shrinkwrap.

A beautiful and important set of books, this set was Shelby Foote's masterpiece, taking him over 20 years to write. It is spectacular in its quality and detail. And to have the masterpiece signed by it's creator -- it doesn't get much better than that. Weighs 12 lbs.