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Civil War, Illustration
Hand-colored Engraving of the Retreat at the First Battle of Bull Run
Felix Octavius Carr Darley illustration of the retreat at the first Battle of Bull Run also known as the Battle of Manassas. George Virtue: New York. 1862. 6.5 x 10 inches. Hand-colored steel-plate engraved print. Lines are crisp and clear with colors bright and vivid. Illustrated print shows soldiers in battle on bridge bodies crushed beneath their feet. A horse rears its head in the background as an American flag waves. One man rides a horse through the water while another lies partway on shore. A dramatic scene commemorating the first battle of the Civil War a crushing defeat for the Union and early victory for the Confederate army. Text beneath image reads "An Incident in the Retreat at the Battle of Manassas." Smaller text just beneath image reads "F.O.C Darley." Darley was a prolific illustrator during the time famous for working with major authors like Edgar Allen Poe and Charles Dickens. Extremely minor stains to white border surrounding illustration does not affect image or text. Piece of tape on verso. Very good condition. unknown
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Civil War, Portrait
Large Civil War Era Hand-Colored Albumen Portrait of a Young Vivandiere Woman in Uniform
Civil War Hand-colored albumen photograph of a vivandiere. This is a scarce large image in an antique oval frame measuring 11.5 x 13.5 inches. Studio portrait of a young lady wearing a red white and blue vivandiere's costume with patriotic crown one hand holding an American flag. Vivandiere were woman who wore uniforms similar to that of the regiment in which they served and they displayed great courage by giving immediate medical assistance to the wounded in the midst of battle or worked n canteens. When the Civil War began in 1861 hundreds of American women were ready to brave those same conditions for the Union Army. Uniforms of vivandieres in the American Civil War varied from regiment to regiment. All had in common a knee-length skirt worn over full trousers a tunic or jacket They served on both sides of the Civil War. This image of the vivandier and the flag she is holding has been colored with red white and blue the Union colors The flag has the word Columbia indicating that this girl may have been a part of the a regiment from the District of Columbia such as the 1st Cavalry or the 2nd Infantry. Some surface abrasions near top edge. Short edge tear to one side does not affect image. Unexamined out of frame. Back of frame loose. Overall very good condition and very rare in this size. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18329
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Civil War, Slavery
Notes on the Progress of the Colored People of Maryland Since the War Jeffrey R. Brackett 1890
Notes on the Progress of the Colored People of Maryland Since the War. Jeffrey R. Brackett. Johns Hopkins University: Baltimore 1890. Original paper wrappers. 6 x 9 inches. 96 pages. "In some respects Maryland is a most interesting and instructive field for a study of the progress of the colored people" begins Brackett. "A very intelligent colored man has said that his people there would have been much further advanced had the State seceded and shared the fate of the more Southern states." A slave state close to the capitol but bordering north and south Maryland was uniquely situated the site of some of the first fatalities of the war. The impacts of Civil War in states across the nation but particularly those with strongly opposing factions would be a subject of fascination for scholars for many decades to come. Crease to front wrapper. Tear down paper-wrapped spine with front wrapper partially detached. Textblock tight and clean. Very good condition. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18189
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Civil War, Military
Rifle Tactics Book Captured by Confederate Captain in Battle of Bull Run and Bearing Inscription from Original Union Soldier Owner 1861
1861. Civil War Military Owned by a Union soldier named "R. Whitcomb" and later picked up by a Confederate soldier Capt Brooks in the Battle of Bull Run - the first major battle of the Civil War. Civil War infantry handbook two volumes. 1 Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics; for the Exercise and Manoevres of Troops When Acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen. Prepared Under the Direction of the War Department by Brevet Lieut.-Col. W. J. Hardee U.S. Army. Volume I. Schools of the Soldier and Company; Instruction for Skirmishers. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co. 1861. 32mo. 250 pages. Original brown boards with black spine with gilt title. Inscription on ink on front end-paper seeming to notate a code with markings above the letters "A W F I C H K E G B".<br /> <br /> Volume two is stamped with original owner's name and title "R. Whitcomb--Co. I. 4th. Reg. P.M.M" and inscribed in ink underneath "Captured on the field of Battle July 21st 1861-- --Capt Brooks 2nd Reg. ---" The book was taken as a trophy of battle by Capt Brooks 2nd Reg after the Confederates' early victory at Bull Run.<br /> Folded frontispiece bears some creasing and tears. Significant wear to spine at top bottom and hinges front board almost fully separated from spine at joint. Inner pages clear and legible with textblock tightly holding. 2 U.S. Infantry Tactics for the Instruction Exercise and Manoeuvres of the United States Infantry Including Infantry of Line Light Infantry and Riflemen. Prepared Under the Direction of the War Department and Authorized and Adopted by the Secretary of War May 1 1861. Volume II. School of the Batallion. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippinscott & Co. 1861. 32mo. 232 pages. Original brown boards with black spine with gilt title and publisher. Stamped and inscribed on the front paste down in ink. Foldouts bear some creasing and tears. Wear to front hinge and back outer corners chips to bottom of front and back boards. A fascinating memento from the battlefields of the Civil War which passed through the hands of both Union and Confederate owners. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 20647
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Civil War, Colored troops
The 14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery: Colored 1861-1865 First Edition
1898. CHENERY William. The Fourteenth Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery: Colored 1861-1865. Snow & Farnham Printers and Publishers. 1898. First Edition. 337 pp. Some black and white photographs of lieutenants colonels and generals throughout. Bound in red cloth board. 8vo. This book is a dedication to the history and battles won by the Fourteenth Regiment which was made up of primarily black soldiers during the Civil War. The Fourteenth Regiment played a crucial role in protecting Union-held territory from Confederate attacks under the command of Colonel Viall who's portrait is shown alongside the title page. Private William H. Carney a member of the Fourteenth Regiment became the first African American to earn the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Fort Wagner. The contents in this book showcase the appreciation for former enslaved black men for their participation in the war as the preface reads: "In the War of the Revolution we learn that the colored soldier proved a valuable auxiliary to the Continental forces. While there were only a few distinct organizations of colored troops yet side by side with their white compatriots they fought gallantly for American Independence from Bunker Hill to Yorktown." Book is in overall very good condition the pages are crisp and text is clear. Very minor wear to front and back cover. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18730
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Civil War, Slavery
US Colored Troops 9th Cavalry Soldier Minos James Enlisted From Slavery Maryland 1865
Civil War Slavery Compensation application by slave owner of identified Black soldiers who enlisted in the United States Colored Troops. Ca. 1865. Worcester County Maryland. Consists of 3 documents ranging in size from 8.5" x 14" to 5.5" x 8.25". Documents are tipped together at the top edge with various signatures revenue stamps embossed seals and docketing. Maryland April 1865. The 9th Cavalry was established by Congress in 1866 as segregated regiments composed of Black enlisted men led by white officers.<br /> <br /> This set of documents is for a Colored Troop Minos James who served in Company H of the 9th Regiment USCT and was owned by Elisha P. Parker of Worcester County. Documents included are: 1 Office of Board of Claims signed certification noting Elisha Parker's "Deed of Manumission and Release of Service of Minos James"; 2 Office of Board of Claims ceritifcation that "Minos James of Co. H 9th Reg't USCT was enlisted in the United States service from the State of Maryland prior to the first day of April eighteen hundred and sixty-four." with an adhered payment order from the Treasurer of the State of Maryland for "the sum of One Hundred Dollars being the sum appropriated for my slave Minos James of Worcester County Md. enlisted as described in the above Certificate" signed by Parker; 3 Elisha Parker's Proof of Ownership of "Minos James at the time of his enlistment". <br /> <br /> Border-state slave owners who allowed their enslaved workers to enlist in the Union Army were entitled to monetary compensation. Slavery in the Union states was unaffected by the Emancipation Proclamation but was ended in Maryland by a new state constitution on 1 November 1864. Each of these applications consists of 3 partially printed forms certifying a soldier's service along with a "proof of ownership" affidavit signed by witnesses who knew the owner. The regiment was at the Siege of Petersburg the Battle of Fair Oaks and the occupation of Richmond then were stationed in Texas for a year after the war. After the Civil War these troops became known as "Buffalo Soldiers" a name believed to have been given by Native American tribes in reference to their tenacity and bravery and served primarily on the Western frontier. Despite their essential service Black soldiers endured racial discrimination poor conditions and institutional inequity within the ranks. Some wear and chipping to edges partial separations at folds. Writing is legible and pages remain in tact. Overall good condition. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21735
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Civil War.
American Caricatures Pertaining to the Civil War.
<p>Oblong 8vo cloth gilt title on top cover and spine illustrated. Top hinge a little weak but firm some extremity wear and back cover wear normal aging; otherwise very good plus. This little work includes a short history of political caricature from James Gillray to Thomas Nast. This is a charming collection of political humor that includes views on major events to those that have long been forgotten. The themes are of course relevant to the day and express sentiments at that time. Some are racist like a cartoon of Abe Lincoln sitting on a woodpile labeled the 'Republican Platform' showing a black person under the pile and with a caption "The Nigger in the Woodpile." Another cartoon features a general representing the Union hitting various Southern leaders linked to secession with a club. </p> Brentano's, books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 104188
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Civil War.
American Caricatures Pretaining to the Civil War…
Oblong 8vo cloth illustrated. Minor edgewear some minor water staining along the bottom of first few pages not affecting images front endpaper with small chipp back cover stained or marked; contents very good overall. Illustrations provide a useful record of political humor during the Civil War years. Not surprisingly many feature Lincoln including one of him leading the Republican Party into an insane asylum. Brentano's, books
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Civil War.
Collection of 11 Official Letters and Documents Relating to Kentucky in the Civil War.
11 manuscript letters six on official letterheads of Quatermaster's or Assistant Quartermaster's offices. Archive appears to have been saved from a fire at some point as there is a bit of scorching paper a bit dry some staining darkening at some folds writing often faded a few tears at folds with some minor paper loss; otherwise in good condition. Despite the somewhat faded nature of the writing the content appears to relate mostly to transportation matters and supplies. The letters are from Louisville Columbus and Paducah mostly and provide some insight into the behind the scenes activities of the Union Army in this area. books
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Civil War.
Congressional Directory for the Second Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress of the United States of America. Compiled and Published for the use of Congress. By the Postmaster of the House of Representatives.
8vo original printed wrappers folding map 71 8 ad pp. Partially disbound top of front wrapper missing a few chips rear wrapper and spine significantly damaged old tape repair to spine map detached with significant tears and splits at folds but complete normal aging. Despite the somewhat significant imperfections the text and ad pages are in very good condition. This is the first Congressional Directory to appear during the Civil War. The large folding map shows some of the early battles of the war. It lists key committees and membership and also indicates diplomatic assignments to other countries. books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 102019
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Civil War.
General Orders No. 32 67 71 72 142 and 191. War Department. Adjutant General's Office.
Pamphlets small 8vo disbound 2 1 1 2 4 5 pp. Completely disbound series of orders removed some chipping where removed normal aging and browning. A series of six General Orders from the Adjutant General's Office L. Thomas concerning the treatment of prisoners. The first orders relates to the process of handling and treatment of prisoners of war including appropriate documentation on transfers to prison depots. The final order 191 includes a list of prisoners of war Union soldiers exchanged with Southern soldiers on November 11 1862 at Aiken's Landing.
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Civil War.
General Orders No. 32 67 71 72 142 and 191. War Department. Adjutant General's Office.
Pamphlets small 8vo disbound 2 1 1 2 4 5 pp. Completely disbound series of orders removed some chipping where removed normal aging and browning. A series of six General Orders from the Adjutant General's Office L. Thomas concerning the treatment of prisoners. The first orders relates to the process of handling and treatment of prisoners of war including appropriate documentation on transfers to prison depots. The final order 191 includes a list of prisoners of war Union soldiers exchanged with Southern soldiers on November 11 1862 at Aiken's Landing. books
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Civil War.
Gettysburg. The Pictures and the Story. Revised Edition.
<p>Gettysburg Tipton & Blocher 1910. Soft Cover. 68 pages oblong octavo 23 x 30.5 cm. 9 x 12 inches. Album tied with red string. A guidebook with map of Battlefield Park which had --even by 1910 --become a favorite tourist attraction. Very Good except for a 1-cm 1/4-inch chip off top corner. Stock#100713/house.</p> Gettysburg, Tipton & Blocher, 1910 paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 100713
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Civil War.
Green-Back to His Country Friends.
Pamphlet 8vo original green printed wrappers 17 pp. Wrappers chipped and torn with a few small pieces missing from the margins back wrapper almost detached vertical tear on cover repaired on verso a few pages with tears at extremities light toning; else very good.This is a scarce and unusual item that gives a different political message from the Civil War period. The author who calls himself Green-Back seems to object to the failures of politicians of his day and in fact this is an open letter to the 37th Congress. Sounds like he has Copperhead leanings but his key message is that it was time for the Representatives and represented come to an understanding. He seems to think that Congress is too busy or distracted with the needs of slaves and related issues to take care of other business. According to Green-Back Congress doesn't seem to have much time for other affairs because of their plans "for the full development of their much admired and more beloved Congo men". He also seems dissatisfied with the press who he suggests instigated or helped cause the war and whom only present a one sided view of the war. books
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Civil War.
Harper’s Weekly Vol. LX. No.442.
<p>Folio newspaper extracted illustrated 369=384 pp. Disbound some pages separated double page illustration torn and separated a bit at the center with some loss tear at left side; normal aging; otherwise about good. This issue features Secretary of State William H. Seward on the cover. This issue contains a short article on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Also double page panoramic view of Richmond based on a photograph of Alexander Gardner. Included is an almost full-page picture of Major General William T. Sherman.</p> Harper's
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Civil War.
Harper’s Weekly Vol. LX. No.442.
<p>Folio newspaper extracted illustrated 369=384 pp. Disbound some pages separated double page illustration torn and separated a bit at the center with some loss normal aging; otherwise about good. This issue features Secretary of State William H. Seward on the cover. This issue contains a short article on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Also double page panoramic view of Richmond based on a photograph of Alexander Gardner. Included is an almost full-page picture of Major General William T. Sherman.</p> Harper's books
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter Signed by Frederick Steubing a Confederate Soldier to another Soldier.
<p>One plain brown lettersheet 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in folded format about 2 1/2 pages of text. Creased a small hole only affecting one letter some aging; otherwise very good. Includes a typed transcript. This is a letter from Frederick Steubing a Confederate soldier to J.H. Williams another Confederate soldier describing various events and combat in a humorous way. Steubing tells of a very merry Christmas parted that ended with most of the company getting drunk. "We had a jolly time of it Christmas here the biggest part of the company got drunk and we throwed in with them I got as drunk as a fool and you bet I was sick the next day." Steubing asks Williams for news of his friends and tells him about some of the action he saw on the Mississippi. "I got a good look at the old gunboats and you bet I heard them belch several times at us whenever we would shoot at the transport with our cannon and small arms. the cannon balls would cut down trees as big as anybody and you bet that the cannon balls would make boys hug the levy and eat sand." The rough brown paper used for this letter would seem to reflect the scarcity of supplies among Confederate soldiers.</p>
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter From a Union Soldier in Memphis Tennessee.
Letter sheet 8x10 4 pages 3 1/2 pages of text. Some very minor bends at edges a couple of very minor nicks creased a little slight aging and browning; otherwise in really nice condition. This highly legible letter to a father from his son talks about more than the "usual" life in an army camp. There are certainly routine matters covered like receiving letters from family members and requests for money but he also talks about his legal misfortunes. While it is unclear what issues are involved it is clear he has some military legal problems which he hopes to resolve by the time his regiment is 'mustered." The letter makes it sound like it is something important and probably related to his military standing. His father appears to suggest that he should take his case to Washington but the son decides to wait it out. The son Jon indicates that while he feels badly over his misfortunes he really feels badly for his friends and relatives. This suggests along with a comment about handling the impact on public opinion that this case was a visible one. He also complains about the cost of living in the South which he says is twice what it is in the North and indicates he pays $10 per week for boarding. That would seem to be very high when measured at a soldier's pay during this period. He does throw in a couple of comments about the war including that "Sherman too is still in successful pursuit." he also states that nothing is heard from General Smith "but his safety and success is a thing assured." books
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter from General Andrew Porter to Captain William W. Averell.
<p>Folded letter sheet 2 1/2 pages of text with original mailing envelope no stamp. Light wear normal aging legible hand; overall near fine. General Andrew Porter 1820-1872 was born in Pennsylvania and was the grandson of Revolutionary War General Andrew Porter. Porter was also related to Mary Todd Lincoln. He served in the Mexican War and was a Brigadier General at the Battle of Bull Run. Porter was appointed Provost Marshall General of the Army of the Potomac in 1862 and left the service in 1864 for health reasons. This letter to Captain William Averell appears to be written in somewhat secretive style. He tells Averell to mail a letter to a Mrs. P. that is under a newspaper. " I will return when it is safe to leave Mrs. P. or sooner if pub." He tells the captain to "please telegraph me at once if anything of importance turns up or I am needed with the command." He goes on to tell Averell keep the s pol.service with us. Much reputation is to be gained by carrying it on or aiding it successfully. This is probably a reference to the Secret Police that was headed by Allan Pinkerton at that time and who were very busy hunting down Confederate spies at that time. He also talks a little about other military matters including a troop build-up in Philadelphia. find a grave website.</p> books
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter from George H. Bostwick to his Brother Orramell T. Bostwick.
Four pages on one leaf. Light folds text slightly faded on first page normal aging and browning minor wear at folds. Overall in very good condition. This letter offers a graphic account of the Battle of Liberty Mills. The Bostwick brothers both served in the 2nd New York Cavalry for most of the war. George 1836-1913 was a private and his brother Orramell 1840-1922 was a sergeant. After the war both brothers returned to their home town of Stillwater Saratoga County New York. George wrote this letter while his brother was recovering from wounds he received at Culpeper Court House on September 13th and updates him in great detail of the regiment's recent actions at Liberty Mills. In part "It was hand to hand part of the time. A. Laugholm shot a captain in neck he drop dead as a stone. I was hit with a sabre but it did not mont to eney thing. It was a fight for dear life you can bet." Henry A Bostwick: Genealogy of the Bostwick Family; New York 1901. books
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Manuscript Letter Signed by a New Jersey Soldier to His Family Describing Battle Action in the Civil War.
4 pages on one leaf 4to with original envelope and typed transcript. Normal aging and browning slight separation at folds. The letters were written by George Roden who was born in 1841 from Newark New Jersey who was the son of English immigrants and served in the 2nd New Jersey Infantry regiment. He was a corporal when this letter was written. The letter is addressed "Dear Folks at home" and tells his family how happy he was to receive their letters after waiting so long but he also includes a description of the Battle of Gaines' Mills; 'Our four companies left as they were without any support whatever to contend with over a brigade of the enemy surrounding us on three sides they poured in an awful cross fire but even amid that and their insane yells our boys rallied around the dear old flag three times. Once They were taken but as the fellow a Lieut. grasped it from our wounded color sergeant a ball went through his heart and again they were retaken." He also adds an interesting account of his company's reserve role in the Battle of White Old Swamp. See guide to Roden family papers at the William L. Clements Library. books
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Manuscript Letter Signed by Frederick Steubing a Confederate Soldier to another Soldier.
One plain brown lettersheet 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in folded format about 2 1/2 pages of text. Creased a small hole only affecting one letter some aging; otherwise very good. Includes a typed transcript. This is a letter from Frederick Steubing a Confederate soldier to J.H. Williams another Confederate soldier describing various events and combat in a humorous way. Steubing tells of a very merry Christmas parted that ended with most of the company getting drunk. "We had a jolly time of it Christmas here the biggest part of the company got drunk and we throwed in with them I got as drunk as a fool and you bet I was sick the next day." Steubing asks Williams for news of his friends and tells him about some of the action he saw on the Mississippi. "I got a good look at the old gunboats and you bet I heard them belch several times at us whenever we would shoot at the transport with our cannon and small arms. the cannon balls would cut down trees as big as anybody and you bet that the cannon balls would make boys hug the levy and eat sand." The rough brown paper used for this letter would seem to reflect the scarcity of supplies among Confederate soldiers. books
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Manuscript Letter Signed by John O. Woods to the Adjutant general of the United States Requesting Official Confirmation of a de facto Promotion to 2nd Lieutenant.
4 page lettersheet 9 3/4x 8 1 1/2 pages of text with docketing and commentary by several officials on the 4th page. Some soiling and aging to the last page a little toning; otherwise very good or better. The letter from Woods attempts to resolve what must have been a common problem in the Union Army during the Civil War which was the red tape involved in battle field promotions. Woods 'was mustered into the Service of the United Sates as an enlisted man. on the 29th day of July 1861 at Washington City D.C. by Lieut. Jno. Elwood. On the 14 day of Decbr. I was promoted to the 2nd Lieutenancy in said Co. vice Lieutenant Donaldson died May 15th 1862 but did not receive my Commission as such until 5th day pf March 1863 since which time I have actually performing the duty of 2nd Lieut. in said company and as such I have been on the muster and pay rolls for March and April. I would respectfully ask the Order mustering me out as an enlisted man being 2nd Serge. of said Company when I received my commission and ordering my muster in as 2nd Lieut. to date from March 5 1863. I have made efforts to be mustered but without success. " Perhaps even more interesting are the comments by several officials on the forth page trying to cut through the 'red tape'. books
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PENNSYLVANIA AT SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA. Ceremonies At the Dedication of the Memorial Erected By the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In the National Cemetery at Salisbury North Carolina.
C.E. Aughinbaugh Harrisburg: 1910-1912. 1912 69 p. Full page illustrations. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding lettered and decorated in gold. Binding soiled. PA 33 Language: eng. Hardcover. Very Good. C.E. Aughinbaugh, Harrisburg: (1910-1912). hardcover
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PENNSYLVANIA AT COLD HARBOR VIRGINIA 1864-1910. Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Monument.
C.E. Aughinbaugh Harrisburg: 1912. 1912 60 p. Illustrated. Signatures loose. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding. Very XLib. PA 33 Language: eng. Hardcover. Good. C.E. Aughinbaugh, Harrisburg: (1912). hardcover
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PENNSYLVANIA AT CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA. Dedication of the Monuments. To Mark the Positions of the Pennsylvania Commands Engaged In the Battles.
Wm. Stanley Ray Harrisburg: 1897-1900. 1900 499 p. Illustrations. XLib. Spine detached. Binding poor. PRICE JUST REDUCED! Language: eng. Hardcover. Fair. Wm. Stanley Ray, Harrisburg: 1897-1900. hardcover
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PENNSYLVANIA AT CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA. Dedication of the Monuments. To Mark the Positions of the Pennsylvania Commands Engaged In the Battles.
499 p. + Illustrations. XLib. Spine detached. Binding poor. **PRICE JUST REDUCED!
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PENNSYLVANIA AT COLD HARBOR, VIRGINIA 1864-1910. Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Monument.
60 p. Illustrated. Signatures loose. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding. Very XLib. PA 33
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PENNSYLVANIA AT SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA. Ceremonies At the Dedication of the Memorial Erected By the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In the National Cemetery at Salisbury, North Carolina.
69 p. + Full page illustrations. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding, lettered and decorated in gold. Binding soiled. PA 33
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Register of Officers Commissioned in Volunteer regiments from the State of New York 1861-1865 Annual report of the Adjutant General 1868 Volume Three.
8vo original green cloth gilt title on spine 371 pp. Hinges weak some aging to contents; otherwise about very good. This register provides a fairly complete listing of officers regiment by regiment including the Fighting 69th that fought in the Civil War. It also provides details on the fates of the individuals listed. Charles Van Benthuysen & Sons, books
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday January 10 1865. Volume X. Number 15. The Naval Attack on Fort Fisher.
<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some chips and folds and tears at edges one margin tear extends into text with slight loss creasing at folds some offset normal; aging; otherwise in very good condition. Better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the back page about the Naval Attack on Fort Fisher. The article indicates some mistakes were made by land forces. Perhaps more importantly there is a brief description of the role "the monitors" played in the battle. The little gunboats seemed to do well in this encounter. </p>
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday December 13 1864. Volume X. Number 12. Annual Message of the President of the United States.
<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some minor chips and folds at edges creasing at folds slight foxing less than normal aging; otherwise in very good condition. Much better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes a short article on the activities of General Sherman on the second page. A back page article presents the President's annual message to the country. While Civil War discussion is absent or limited he comments on everything else from the Indian system to the public debt. # 106237</p> books
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday January 10 1865. Volume X. Number 15. The Naval Attack on Fort Fisher.
<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some chips and folds and tears at edges one margin tear extends into text with slight loss creasing at folds some offset normal; aging; otherwise in very good condition. Better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the back page about the Naval Attack on Fort Fisher. The article indicates some mistakes were made by land forces. Perhaps more importantly there is a brief description of the role "the monitors" played in the battle. The little gunboats seemed to do well in this encounter. </p> books
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The Game of the Rebellion.
N.p. n.d. but circa 1861. A few splits along the short joints of the top half of the box; otherwise very nice. Approx. 14 x 11 x 1". Original hand-colored lithographed game board and original pictorial lithographed two-part box. The pictorial folding board measures 20-1/2 x 26 inches consisting of 61 numbered squares each with a lithographed vignette depicting a scene from the Civil War. The box is decorated with a large pictorial onlay with hand-colored vignettes and cameo portraits of Union Generals McClellan Dix Banks Lyon Wool Anderson Fremont and Buttler sic. and two battle scenes Mill Spring and the naval battle Port Royal. The game lacks the instructions and playing pieces. Only one other copy located in the New York Historical Society Playing Card and Game Collection. unknown
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Civil War. Income Tax. Law. Lincoln Springer William M.
The Income Tax. Supreme Court of Illinois January term A.D. 1868. Wm. M. Springer plaintiff in error vs. John E. Rosette et al. deft's in error. Argument for plaintiff by McClernand Broadwell & Springer
Springfield: Daily State Register Job Print 1868. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. A very good copy; mail fold some minor wear and soiling to wrappers. 25 pp. 8vo. Presentation copy. Inscribed on front wrapper "Compl. of plaintiff." <br /> <br /> President Lincoln signed into law a temporary income tax to help finance the Civil War. William Springer an Illinois lawyer refused to pay on earnings from his law practice. Eventually his real property was seized and sold to the government to satisfy the arrearage. Springer and his law firm argued that the War income tax was an impermissible direct tax on his estate by the federal government not apportioned among the states in violation of the Constitution. The case would eventually go to the Supreme Court in 1881.<br /> <br /> Two of the members of the firm McClernand Broadwell & Springer were well known to Lincoln: Norman M. Broadwell studied law in the office of Lincoln and Herndon in Springfield Illinois and John McClernand was a disastrous Civil War General once relieved his his command then restored by Lincoln. <br /> <br /> John E. Rosette for the government had "at the invitation of Abraham Lincoln. moved to Springfield Illinois where he practiced law for about thirty years. Rosette came to Sangamon County as a Democrat in politics but from 1856 on he identified himself with the Republican party. He edited the Springfield Republican and supported Lincoln’s presidential nomination" lawpracticeofabrahamlincoln.org.<br /> <br /> Provenance: William O. Bartlett prominent New York lawyer.<br /> <br /> Not in Sabin who lists only the corresponding argument of John E. Rosette Defendants 89841. OCLC locates three copies: Abraham Lincoln Pres. Lib. Wisc. Hist. Soc. So. Illinois Univ. Law. Daily State Register Job Print unknown
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Civil War.
The New York Times. Saturday April 8 1865. Vol. XIV. NO. 4224.
<p>Newspaper folded six columns 8 pp. Some splits and tears at folds with some loss of text a couple of small pieces are missing creasing and chipping mostly in margins paper in a somewhat fragile state. Paper is folded in half at this point. Overall condition fair for newsprint. An exciting piece of Civil War history published the day before Lee surrendered. The paper is full of Civil War coverage including the capture of six Confederate Generals Sheridan's route of a rebel army and Lee's army broken up. The Times article talks of victory and the demise of the Confederate army. This issue is at the end of the Civil War and about a week before Lincoln would be assassinated. </p> books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 106216
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Civil War.
The New York Weekly News November 19 1864. Vol. IX No. 1.
<p>Newsprint folio sheets 8 pp. Last four pages uncut Creasing and chips and tears along edges with some loss in the final column and top margin. A little bit of soiling staining and foxing; overall between fair and good. This issue has a couple of articles on the war. One relates to General Sheridan's activities in Virginia another relates to Confederate Finances. A somewhat large chip has resulted in the loss of some words in these articles but most of the articles are present. Paper maybe shipped at center fold. </p> books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 106621
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Civil War.
The New York Weekly News. Saturday September 17 1864. Vol. VIII. No. 44.
<p>Newspaper folded six columns 8 pp. Mostly uncut a few splits chips and tears at folds a couple of small pieces are missing from top margin creasing some foxing or darkening name stamp in top margin paper somewhat fragile and is folded. Overall condition about good for newsprint. This issue includes considerable Civil War and politics of the day coverage. May ship folded. </p> books
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Civil War.
The Soldier's Prayer Book. Arranged from the Book of Common Prayer; with Additional Collects and Hymns.
Small pamphlet 11x7.5 cm 4¼x3" cloth-backed printed wrappers 64 pp. Some wear and staining; a couple of chips and holes on wrappers small piece of newsprint glued to a preliminary page normal aging to content very good for this type of item. Thousands of these small prayer books were distributed to Union troops during the Civil War by the U.S. Christian Commission however because of the fragile nature of these pray books they are quite scarce today. In addition to prayers this little book includes a section of hymns. Protestant Episcopal Book Society, books
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CIVIL WAR. ANNA BIGELOW
Unique Sea Mosses Book Sold at the New York Metropolitan Fair to Benefit Sick and Wounded Union Troops
<p><i>"call us not weeds we are flowers of the Sea."</i></p> <b>CIVIL WAR. ANNA BIGELOW.</b>Autograph Manuscript Signed unique calligraphy book with illustrations pressed sea weeds and hand lettered four lines of verse titled 'Sea Weeds.' New York N.Y 1864. 7½ x 10½ on 60-plus pages with 31 moss examples interleaved.<p>Album donated to benefit Union soldiers presented at the New York Metropolitan Fair held on March 28 1864 to raise funds to aid sick and wounded Union soldiers. The Metropolitan Fair was organized to benefit the Sanitary Commission a private relief agency authorized by federal legislation in 1861. The Commission raised an estimated $25 million in revenue more than $386 million today and enlisted thousands of volunteers. A New York Times article on Jan. 1 1864 provided a preview: "Every branch of agriculture trade industry and art will be invited to contribute its choicest and costliest products for exhibition and sale. Musical and dramatic artists will be invited to aid the common cause with their talent and genius. All the material resources of the great City of New-York and of the region directly tributary to it are to be invoked."</p><p>The great success of an earlier Chicago fair inspired many women in the North to become involved. The Metropolitan Fair included everything from "Architectural Ornaments" to "Wines & Liquors" to "Wholesale Millinery Goods." Commemorative and ceremonial objects were often specially designed for the Sanitary fairs. Anna Bigelow's album of sea mosses may have been displayed in the "Arrangements and Decoration" section.</p><p>When Northerners attended fairs donated money or goods or volunteered their time they were aiding the soldiers on the front lines. Autographs of leading Americans were often sold; Lincoln even donated an autograph manuscript of the Gettysburg Address to the New York Fair where it sold for $1000. For Chicago's Great Northwestern Fair Lincoln donated his original signed draft of the Emancipation Proclamation with an accompanying letter stating his "desire to retain the paper but if it shall contribute to the relief or comfort of the soldiers that will be better."</p><p>The elaborately hand lettered and decorated title page of this album bears a small signature "Ellsworth" and "819 Broadway." Henry W. Ellsworth is listed in New York's Manual of the Board of Education as a penmanship instructor at School No. 47 on Twelfth Street between Broadway and University Place p. 295. There is also an inscription "Drawn by E. W. Gandy 1864" at the top of the front free endpaper.</p><p><b>Condition</b></p><p>All edges gilt. Elaborately gilt stamped brown morocco gift binding with white silk linings with gilt title "Sea Mosses" at front board and "Album" at spine. A bit chipped top of spine. Internally a bit marked at the silk linings. The plates in very good condition with the each sea moss plate a delicate floral arrangement. Front cover detached. Some soiling and foxing.</p> hardcover
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Civil War. Armstrong Gen. Frank C. 1834 . Joyce Col. John A lexander 1842 1915
JEWELS Of MEMORY
Washington DC: Gibson Brothers 1895. 1st edition. Presentation copy. Red cloth binding with gilt spine lettering & boards ruled in blind. A VG copy bit of spine sunning/light soil to cloth. 245 pp. Frontis of Joyce. 12mo. 5" x 7 3/8" <br/><br/>Armstrong a respected member of the Confederate miliatary senior guard having served with Polk & Jackson. Long laudatory inscription from Joyce to Armstrong on the ffep: "Inscribed to / Genl Frank C. / Armstrong with / the respect that / a genuine soldier / of the "Blue" has / for a genuine / soldier of the "Gray" / John A. Joyce / Author / Washington D.C. / Nov. 25th 1895". Gibson Brothers hardcover books
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Civil War. Barbe Muriel Culp
A UNION FOREVER. An Historical Story of the Turbulent Years 1854 - 1865 in the Lincoln Country and the Kansas - Missouri Border of the Old Central West Based on Contemporary Records Documents and Letters of Lewis Hanback Hitherto Unpublished
Glendale CA: The Barbe Associates 1949. 1st edition. White cloth with blue spine lettering. Dust jacket. VG/VG some age toning to jacket. 470 pp. 8vo. <br/><br/> The Barbe Associates hardcover books
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Civil War. Bill Henry 1824 1891 Copyright Holder
The FIRST BATTLE BETWEEN "IRON" SHIPS Of WAR.; The "Monitor" 2 Guns and "Merrimac" 10 Guns. The Merrimac was crippled and the whole Rebel Fleet driven off
n. p. 1862. 1st printing presumed. Vertical & horizontal fold-lines with short splits along one fold edge. Age-toning & dusting with old repair to left edge. An About VG example. Single sheet lithograph printed recto only. Image size: 10-1/2" x 17-5/8". Entire: 14" x 19-5/8" <br/><br/>The lithograph shows the Monitor and the Merrimack firing at each other during their historically important battle of 9 March 1862 with other named ships Cumberland -- Newport News -- Jamestown & Yorktown -- Congress -- Sewell's Point -- Minnesota in the background with the Cumberland sinking on the left the first ship sunk by the Merrimack i.e. CSS Virginia the two having engaged the day prior. OCLC records 3 holding institutions: LoC Boston Athenaeum & AAS. Rare in the trade. unknown books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 41961
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Civil War. Buckingham Wm. Alfred. 1804 1875. Osgood Hugh. Henry. 1821 1899
MESSAGE Of GOVERNOR BUCKINGHAM Accompanying the Report of Col. H. H. Osgood Giving the Number of Drafted Men in the State to the General Assembly December 10th 1862. Printed by Order of the Legislature
New Haven: Babcock & Sizer State Printers 1862. 1st edition. Printed yellow wrappers. Minor wear & dust soiling. A VG copy. 44 4 pp. 8vo. <br/><br/>OCLC shows 10 institutional holdings. Babcock & Sizer, State Printers unknown books
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Civil War. Carter III Samuel
The FINAL FORTRESS: The Campaign for Vicksburg 1862 - 1863
New York: St. Martin's Press 1980. 1st edition. Black cloth spine with blue paper-wrapped boards. Dust jacket. F/NF. xi 1 354 pp including index. Illustrated. Map eps. 8vo. <br/><br/> St. Martin's Press hardcover books
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Civil War. Edmonds Miss S. Emma Mrs Seelye. pseudonym for Sarah Emma Edmundson. 1841 1898
NURSE And SPY. Thrilling Story of the Adventures of a Woman Who Served as a Union Soldier. Old Glory Library No. 34
Washington DC: The National Tribune 1900. Early reprint cf Nevins II 125. Yellow printed 'aligator' leatherette wrappers. Some wear & soiling to wrappers. Vertical crease to rear wrapper. Paper age-toned as usual. VG. 179 13 pp. 12 pages of publisher adverts "Great War Books" conclude volume. Illustrated. 8vo. 8-1/4" x 5-1/2" <br/><br/>Described by Nevins as "A sensational account." The National Tribune hardcover books
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Civil War. Harwell Richard B. Editor
The UNION READER
London: Longmans Green & Co 1958. 1st edition. Abt VG spot of dampstain to rear board/Abt VG sp sunned/edgeworn. 362 pp including index 8vo. <br/><br/>The story of the war as seen and reported by the Northern soldiers and civilians. Longmans Green & Co unknown books
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Civil War. Rawls Walton
GREAT CIVIL WAR HEROES AND THEIR BATTLES
New York. Abbeville Press. 1985. Oblong 4to. Hardcover with dustjacket in fine condition. unknown books
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Civil War. Wiley Bell Irvin
The LIFE Of JOHNNY REB. The Common Soldier of the Confederacy
Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill 1943. 1st edition. Maroon cloth binding with gilt lettering. No dust jacket. VG spine panel sunned/eps toned. 444 pp including index. Illustrated with plates. 8vo. <br/><br/> Bobbs-Merrill hardcover books
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CIVIL WAR. ABBOT Willis
Battle-Fields of '61: A Narrative of the Military Operations of the War For the Union Up to the End of the Peninsular Campaign
New York Dodd Mead and Company Publishers 1889. 1889. First edition. Frontispiece; 27 illustrations by W.C. Jackson; 8 maps. 2 pages introduction by author. Original blue cloth stamped in gilt with gilt stamped cream banner on the front cover. Very good. 356 pages. No dust jacket No signatures or bookplates. Provenance: from the estate of director Delbert Mann. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. New York, Dodd, Mead and Company Publishers [1889]. hardcover books
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