Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Davis, George B., Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, Calvin D. Cowles. Published by G.P.O, Washington, D.C.1891-1895, with errata dated 1902. Volumes #1 & #2 elephant folio measuring 18 3/4" high by 15 1/2" wide and 31î when opened. Original half-leather binding with dark maroon leather spine and black cloth boards with darkened maroon leather corners. Vol. 2 features double folio plates of uniform, arms, artillery, wagons, and transportation drawings including trains, wagons, and paddlewheelers. 158 total maps, 14 total plates (172 illustrations). Condition: Spine is missing on Vol. #1, as is top of spine on Vol. #2. Covers are worn, chipped and starting, with the binding firm. Interior is exceptionally clean with very little foxing or spotting and no tears. Vol. 1 - Plates IV, V, XXVI, XXVIII & XLIV are lacking. (No evidence of plate remnants, so it is possible that this is a binding error). Vol. 2 - No title page, possibly as issued.
Condition
Spine is missing on Vol. #1, as is top of spine on Vol. #2. Covers are worn, chipped and starting, with the binding firm. Interior is exceptionally clean with very little foxing or spotting and no tears. Vol. 1 - Plates IV, V, XXVI, XXVIII & XLIV are lacking. Since no evidence of plate remnants, it is possible that this is a binding error. Vol. 2 - No title page, possibly as issued.