HISTORY OF THE CONFEDERATE NAVY by Scharf, J. Thomas Publisher: Rogers & Sherwood, New York, N.Y. 1887 First edition. The extended title reads, "Its Stupendous Struggle With The Great Navy Of The United States; The Engagements Fought In The Rivers And Harbors Of The South, And Upon The High Seas; Blockade-Running, First Use Of Iron-clads And Torpedoes, And Privateer History." 824 pages with illustrations, plus engraved portraits and illustrations, all present. "As a midshipman in the Confederate navy, [the author] took part in some of the more daring exploits of the war." Spine is weak and seperated binding but is complete. Decorated Green cloth covers with sinking Alabama in gilt on front. BUY IT NOW.