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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. (Dates: Vol. 1--1923; Vols. 2 thru 5--1924) Vol. 1: 498 pp.; Vol. 2: 558 pp.; Vol. 3: 518 pp.; Vol. 4: 560 pp.; Vol. 5: 548 pp. Original blue cloth covers w/ gilt title on spines. Bindings lightly soiled and rubbed w/ light soiling to edges of text block. Spine ends bumped. Edges of leaves lightly age toned. Vol. 4: corners bumped; white discoloration to rear cover and more wear than the other volumes. Illust. w/ numerous b/w photos in all volumes; Vols. 4 and 5 have a color plate in front.

Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. The Twenty-Eighth Division: Pennsylvania's Guard in the World War Compiled from Official and Private Records By Colonel Edward Martin Published by the 28th Division Publishing Co., Pittsburgh, PA Multi-Volume Regimental History (World War I) A monumental and authoritative history of the famed 28th Division, also known as the "Keystone" or "Iron Division," one of the most storied American units of the First World War. This work was compiled directly from official military records and firsthand accounts by Colonel Edward Martin, assisted by officers and enlisted men of the division, giving it exceptional documentary weight and authenticity. The 28th Division played a critical role in some of the most brutal fighting of the war, including actions in Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne, and the defensive battles that earned the division its enduring "Iron Division" designation. Few American divisions suffered heavier casualties, and fewer still left behind such a comprehensive contemporary record. A substantial, dignified, and historically important set that captures the cost, courage, and legacy of one of America's most hard-fighting divisions in the Great War. A complete five volume set in near fine condition beautifully bound in publishers large folio (15" tall) 3/4 leather bindings. Binding and hinges are excellent, internally bright and clean, pages are without marks and no foxing. Profusely illustrated. Books measure 15.5"x11.5". 103 years old. A beautiful set in excellent condition. The Twenty-Eighth Division: Pennsylvania's Guard in the World War Compiled from Official and Private Records By Colonel Edward Martin Published by the 28th Division Publishing Co., Pittsburgh, PA Multi-Volume Regimental History (World War I) A monumental and authoritative history of the famed 28th Division, also known as the "Keystone" or "Iron Division," one of the most storied American units of the First World War. This work was compiled directly from official military records and firsthand accounts by Colonel Edward Martin, assisted by officers and enlisted men of the division, giving it exceptional documentary weight and authenticity. The 28th Division played a critical role in some of the most brutal fighting of the war, including actions in Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne, and the defensive battles that earned the division its enduring "Iron Division" designation. Few American divisions suffered heavier casualties, and fewer still left behind such a comprehensive contemporary record. A substantial, dignified, and historically important set that captures the cost, courage, and legacy of one of America's most hard-fighting divisions in the Great War. A complete five volume set in near fine condition beautifully bound in publishers large folio (15" tall) 3/4 leather bindings. Binding and hinges are excellent, internally bright and clean, pages are without marks and no foxing. Profusely illustrated. Books measure 15.5"x11.5". 103 years old. A beautiful set in excellent condition. Large Folio Fine Leather Bindings.