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eBay 1983 Franklin Mint Pewter & Brass Civil War Chess SetWith Hardwood Table, Board, & Storage BoxFully Documented & BoxedFranklin Mint Commemorative Civil War Chess Set & Hardwood Table1983-1985 monthly subscription at $18 per piece plus tax Table with pewter medallions & corners were extra cost32 as-new playing pieces, medallions, & table corners superbly detailed & pewter with solid brass hand-enameled (Gray) "Heroes of The South"Union (Blue) "Heroes of The North"Felt pads protect board surfaceHeroes 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 BrigadeHeroes of The North: King: Ulysses S. GrantQueen: Clara BartonBishops: George G. Meade; William Tecumseh ShermanKnights: Philip Henry Sheridan; George Armstrong CusterRooks: CannonsPawns: The Iron BrigadeIncluded price receipt to choose total payment or monthly payments"Dear Subscriber..." Welcome Letter, M.C. Boyd, VP Collector Relations"Dear Subscriber..." Interim Letter, M.C. Boyd, VP Collector Relations"Dear Subscriber..." Final Letter, M.C. Boyd, VP Collector RelationsFold open booklets for each chess character's biographyFold open booklets & storage box are originalsPewter chess set unpacking of Authenticity (COA)Table assembly order special noticeAfter decades of collecting, it's time to offer to anotherplayer, collector, Civil War historian, investor, or very generous gift giverI'm starting this auction with minimum bid of $0.99, NO RESERVE,then keeping my fingers crossed!Hope you can tell I care about my auctions andsatisfaction of winning bidderOverall Description & table, legs, cross spindle, & pewter medallions & corners as-newNo warping of chessboard top & storage base fits perfectlyAll 32 as-new playing pieces superbly detailed & crafted of sculptured pewterSolid brass hand-enameled chess piece pedestal includes 18 chess player character booklets, storage box, Certificate of Authenticity (COA), three Franklin Mint letters, table assembly instructions, pewter care & original unpacking board 13.0" x 13.0" x 2.0"; pieces 1.5" to 2.1" & 0.8 oz to 1.4 ozPlease carefully examine attached images for condition & quality as they serve as part of condition comes from smoke-free, pet-free, temperature & humidity controlled homeShipping & Payment:Prior to payment, see invoice to confirm shipping & handling cost & optionsShipping within 1 business day after paymentPayments must be received within 3 calendar days of auction closeYour item will be carefully prepared & protected for Buyers:Please contact me for country specific shipping costNOT included in bid price: Insurance, import fees, duty, custom fees, &/or taxes into respective countryQuestions Guarantee, & Feedback:If you have any questions whatsoever, please ask me, let my eBay feedback be your confidence!Will try very hard to satisfy, so please leave favorable feedback as deservedI have wide interests & collections to be auctioned in months ahead, so please start looking for You & Good Luck!! (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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