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U.S.S. KEARSARGE, U.S. Civil War, etc. – [Collected extracts, headed “Report of the Secretary of the Navy”, from ‘House of Representatives. Message of the President of the United States, and Accompanying Documents, to the two houses of Congress”] [Washington: Government Printing Office, 1864]. Octavo (8 ¾ x 5 5/8 inches). Pp. 617-680 + 1 folding battle plan (repaired tears [see images]); 395-476 + 2 plans + 2 plates; 535-540 + 1 folding plate; 715-724; 969-992. Near-contemporary half morocco, spine gilt, marbled endpapers, marbled edges (damage to front pastedown). Provenance: Schooner Foam (ink inscription “Schr. Foam / Kearsarge [sic.] / Mobile”).
Well-presented: an interesting selection with interesting plates.
- Binding Condition: excellent
- Overall Condition: excellent
- Size: 8 3/4 x 5 5/8 inches
