Benson J. Lossing LLD. "A History Of The Civil War" Slipcased Deluxe Limited Edition No. 695 of 1,865

This Deluxe Limited Edition is a reproduction of the Fiftieth Anniversary edition from the War Memorial Association. It includes an extraordinary painting collection and the battlefield photographs of Mathew Brady.

Easton Press, Norwalk CT. 2012. Benson J. Lossing LLD. "A History Of The Civil War" Slipcased Deluxe Limited Edition of 1,865. This is number 695. Includes the original Certificate of Limitation. Dimensions: 8.75" x 12" inches. 512 pages.

This handsome edition is a reprint of the 1912 edition published by the War Memorial Association on the fiftieth Anniversary of "the great national struggle." It offers a chronological summary and record of every engagement between the troops, showing the total losses and casualties together with maps of the localities. It is illustrated with facsimile photographic reproductions of the official war photographs take at the time by Mathew B. Brady, with color plates by Ogden, Thulstrup, Davidson and others. Bound in red cowhide leather from Italy, with multicolor decoration and custom binding by Kingsport Book. All edges gilt.

The text, photographs, and color plates are printed on Utopia Matt by Appleton Papers, with section covers on blue Wausau Exact Vellum Bristol. Housed in a custom slipcase of red cloth with repeat of book's cover design.

Features

• Fully bound in genuine leather.
• 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine.
• Custom-crafted clothbound slipcase.
• Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.
• Sewn pages — not just glued like ordinary books.
• Printed end-pages and a satin-ribbon page marker.
• Printed and bound in the USA. Imported materials.
• Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to exacting standards.
• Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.
• Beautiful Illustrations
• Gilded Page Edges