On War [Two Volumes, Bound in Genuine Leather] by Von Clausewitz, Carl - 1991

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1991. [1991] TWO VOLUME SET. FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. Black leather bindings feature beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 1,093 pages. Sophisticated bindings: Five raised ridges on each spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book set hand selected from individually tanned hides. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Satin ribbon page markers bound in. Condition: Two scratches to fore-edge gilt on Vol. I (from shelving), else both volumes in Fine condition and very collectible. (Other dealer listings of this book set online may say Fine or New, but the books have been read. This book set has never been read, it's still new, right from the publisher.) Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Set in gift-giving condition. Among military professionals and historians, Carl von Clausewitz is recognized as the greatest theorist on warfare of all time. This book set is a collection of essays on how to observe and understand the nature of warfare in general. On War represents over twenty years of observation and study - a remarkable collection of operational strategy, tactics, offensive moves, attack, defense, night operations, retreats, marches, base camps, lines of communication and more. A beautiful set. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly. . Leather Bound. Fine.