Blue Jackets Of ‘61. A History Of The Navy In The War Of Secession And Blue Jackets Of 1812. A History Of The Naval Battles Of The Second War With Great Britain, To Which Is Prefixed An Account Of The French War Of 1798 Abbot, Willis J. Collectibles Room

Blue Jackets of ‘61. A History of the Navy in the War of Secession. 1886, 318 pp. Blue Jackets of 1812. A History of the Naval Battles of the Second War with Great Britain, to which is Prefixed an Account of the French War of 1798. 1887, 408 pp. Both printed in New York City by Willis J. Abbot. 9.25” x 7.75”, hardcover decorative blue cloth. 1812 volume remains in good condition, with light superficial rubbing and wear. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Some cracking to hinges in 1861 volume, with wear to front, along with some looseness to text block around page 210. Light markings and marginalia. Both nicely illustrated with black-and-white illustrations. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce set on American naval history and conflicts. By Willis J. Abbot (1863-1934), an American journalist, historian, and author on a variety of subjects, primarily regarding the military. COLU1886AFGB