[CIVIL WAR]. [BEAUREGARD, General P. G. T. (1818-1893), subject]. ROMAN, Alfred (1824-1892). The Military Operations of General Beauregard in the War Between the States 1861 to 1865? New York: Harper & Brothers, [1883]. 8vos. Frontispiece portrait in each volume. 2 volumes. 594; 691 pp. Publisher's full green cloth, front boards and spines stamped in gilt, brown endleaves (light toning to spines, some edgewear to bindings, light soiling, hinges starting, small inkstamp on each fp., text very lightly toned). Near fine. FIRST EDITION OF THIS EXCELLENT BIOGRAPHY OF THE GENERAL WHO IS KNOWN AS THE MAN WHO STARTED THE CIVIL WAR. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 7 x 2".