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THE FRANKLIN MINT CIVIL WAR CHESS SET — REIMAGINED FOR DISPLAY
A classic Franklin Mint Civil War Chess Set presented in excellent condition and paired with a brand-new 18\" × 36\" Civil War battlefield play surface created to give this impressive set an entirely new way to be played and displayed.
The finely detailed pieces depict the opposing forces of the Union and Confederacy, turning every game into a miniature representation of one of the defining periods in American history.
But this package goes beyond the original presentation.
TWO WAYS TO PLAY — ONE IMPRESSIVE SET
Original Franklin Mint Chessboard & Storage Case
The handsome wood-framed Franklin Mint board provides the traditional presentation for the set. Lift the playing board to reveal an individual fitted storage compartment for all 32 chess pieces, keeping the complete collection protected and organized when not on display.
Both the chess pieces and original board are in excellent pre-owned condition.
NEW 18\" × 36\" Civil War Battlefield Play Surface
Also included is a brand-new oversized alternate play surface, designed specifically to complement the historic character of this set.
The center accommodates the original chessboard while the surrounding artwork expands the presentation into a dramatic Civil War panorama.
The Union side features Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. Capitol, Union troops, artillery and patriotic imagery, while the opposing side depicts Robert E. Lee, Confederate troops, artillery and period-inspired Southern imagery.
At a full 36 inches wide, the new surface gives the chess set considerably more visual presence and turns it into a display worthy of a study, office, library, game room or Civil War collection.
♟️ INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKAGE
- Complete Franklin Mint Civil War Chess Set — all 32 pieces
- Original Franklin Mint wood-framed chessboard
- Fitted storage compartment for all chessmen
- Brand-new 18\" × 36\" Civil War battlefield play/display surface
CONDITION
The Franklin Mint chess pieces and original board are pre-owned and in excellent condition. The pieces display beautifully and the fitted storage system remains an excellent way to protect the collection when it is not being used.
The 18\" × 36\" Civil War play surface is brand new.
Please examine the photographs closely. They show the actual set being offered and are considered an important part of the description.
A CLASSIC COLLECTIBLE WITH A NEW PRESENTATION
The Franklin Mint created a chess set that combines American history, detailed sculptural pieces and functional gameplay.
This package retains that original collectible presentation while adding something different: an expansive battlefield setting that allows the collection to become much more than a chessboard sitting on a table.
Display it traditionally. Play it traditionally. Or give the armies the battlefield they deserve.
