1983 Franklin Mint Civil War Chess Set with Cert. of Authenticity & Booklets

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1983 National Historical Society / Franklin Mint Civil War Chess SetCertificate of Authenticity and Booklets included1983 National Historical Society / Franklin Mint Pewter/Brass Civil War Chess Set, Board, Box & Full Documentation with Certificate of AuthenticityThe Franklin Mint Commemorative Civil War Chess SetAll 32 playing pieces superbly detailed & craftedSculptured pewter with solid brass hand-enameled basesConfederate (gray) "Heroes of The South"Union (blue) "Heroes of The North"Felt pads protect board surfaceHeroes of The North:King: Ulysses S. GrantQueen: Clara BartonBishops: George G. Meade; William Tecumseh ShermanKnights: Philip Henry Sheridan; George Armstrong CusterRooks: CannonsPawns: The Iron BrigadeHeroes of The South:King: Robert E. LeeQueen: Isabelle (Belle) BoydBishops: Pierre G. T. Beauregard; Thomas "Stonewall" JacksonKnights: Joseph Wheeler; James Ewell Brown (JEB) StuartRooks: MortarsPawns: The Stonewall BrigadeIncluded Documentation:Fold-open booklets for each chess character's biography (original booklets) and original box for booklets.Certificate of AuthenticityOverall Description & Condition:Chessboard lifts to store 32 pieces in felt-lined compartmentsBoard 13.0" x 13.0" x 2.0"; pieces 1.5" to 2.1" & 0.8 to 1.4 ozPlease carefully examine attached images for condition & quality as they serve as part of read more