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Up for sale is a verified 1888 antique edition of Charles Carleton Coffin's classic American Civil War memoir. Coffin reported from major conflict zones throughout the war, offering unique first-hand accounts of both army and navy actions. This volume includes the highly sought-after, illustrated chromolithographic pictorial paper boards showcasing authentic artillery combat artwork. Generously illustrated throughout with historical maps, plates, and detailed engravings.**CONDITION DETAILS:**
Please review all photos carefully to fully evaluate structural condition before offerding.
- Front Cover & Spine: Notable shelf wear, corner bumping, and rubbing along the paper boards. The spine shows visible cracking/fraying on the left gutter edge near the hinge.
- Binding & Interior: The inner front hinge is fully split/cracked (as shown in the photos), causing the front cover board to pull loose from the text block. The title page itself is intact, clean, and entirely readable with moderate vintage toning.
- Pages: Remaining text block is firmly attached, with pages clear of major tears.
**CONDITION DETAILS:**The interior copyright leaf states: 'Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by Charles Carleton Coffin' alongside the updated 1881 copyright by Estes and Lauriat, officially verifying this 1888 printing as a beautifully preserved example of the complete revised text."
