Civil War Union Admiral JOHN L. WORDEN signed book personally owned Amazing For Sale

This is truly a one-of-a-kind piece and if you collect Civil War or United States Naval History items you will appreciate its significance and rarity:

Yes, there are absolutely other copies of the Medallic History of the United States;but, this specific set was owned by Admiral John L. Worden and came from his personal library.

• Presented to and signed as proud statement of ownership by Admiral John L. Worden. It is signed by the Admiral in a unique and impressive 6-7” long, and boldly signed and flowing ink signature.

• During the Civil War and as Captain of the Monitor, John L. Worden won “The Battle of Ironclads” (the celebrated and first naval ironsides battle), also known as “The Battle of Hampton Roads” against the South’s Merrimack.

• This makes this book and the Signature of Admiral John L. Worden classic memorabilia of the Civil War as well as that of the United States Navy, but most importantly a personal artifact of Admiral Worden and highly collectable.

• The books transition through time is documents by the Admiral\'s daughter inscription and signature as being passed down to her son.

• Many of the medals illustrated deal with the first 100 years of the United States: The American Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, The Civil War as well as Presidential commemorative medals.

• Loubat, J. F. (Joseph Florimond) author of this “Medallic History of the United States” this book/project was done to commemorate the Centennial of the United States. Loubat has also signed this specific set as a personal copy in presentationto Admiral Wordenmaking this set even more distinctive.

• About the author, historian and philanthropist J.F. Loubat:

• Loubat was instrumental in the development of yachting in Europe and the United States.

• He was ennobled as