Washington: GPO 1919. original paper wrappers now worn and loosened 72 pp. good. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Washington: GPO unknown
Chicago IL: American Engraving Company 1893. Book. Very good- condition. Paperback. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 16 pages of text illustrated with photographs and one page of text. Paperback binding with both covers illustrated in color. The covers are somewhat soiled and worn remaining in very good condition. The one page of text is titled "A Notable Post" and refers to the George H. Thomas--Post No. 5 Grand Army of the Republic Department of Illinois. The final two pages contain an assemblage of portraits of past commanders of Post No. 5 which was organized August 21 1873 largely through the efforts of Col. Hiram Hilliard. The text is clean and unmarked though the page edges in some cases have minor wear or tiny tears. . American Engraving Company Paperback
Buffalo NY: Matthews Northrup & Co 1887. Soft Cover. Very Good binding. A timeline of the battles of the Civil War with statements of Union casualties for each. With a description of St. Louis and its attractions at the rear; published by the Illinois Central Railroad Co. and dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic. Folding map of the Illinois Central Railroad System with an 11 cm closed tear along a fold; color illustrated with a close-up of St. Louis within the map. Chromolithographically decorated on the folding covers stapled at the bottom edge. A wallet style binding with slight soiling to the covers previous owner’s name in pencil and minor toning to the title page. Very Good binding. Matthews, Northrup & Co unknown
Grand Army of the Republic. Fair. 1895. Paperback. Paperback published by Grand Army of the Republic in 1895. Stapled binding. Front cover is loose and back cover is partly attached. Top and bottom ends of spine are missing. Front cover has a name and address written at top. Covers have foxing and some scuffing. A prior owner has attached some tabs on top edges of some pages. Book is in fair condition. 16mo .6 lb.; 16mo 6" - 7" tall . Grand Army of the Republic paperback
Grand Army of the Republic Dept. of Colorado and Wyoming 1895. A fresh unmarked copy of the rare original edition with little wear other than a closed 1 1/4" tear along bottom fore edge of spine/. Soft cover. VG. 12mo. Book. Grand Army of the Republic Dept. of Colorado and Wyoming Paperback
Chicago: Grand Army Hall and Memorial Association of Illinois 1945. Paperback. 16mo. Stiff blue wrappers. 20pp. Features an address by Noble W. Lee. Laid in is a Typed Letter Signed from Lincoln scholar John W. Starr Jr. 1p 5½" X 8¼" Millersburg PA 1945 March 15. Addressed to Thomas Ambrose. Fine. Requests a copy of this booklet. At the bottom is an Autograph Note Signed from Ambrose informing Starr that "We shall set aside 50 copies to be sold at $1. each -- the proceeds to go to the Red Cross." Also laid in is a 4pp program for the day's events. Grand Army Hall and Memorial Association of Illinois paperback
Press of R. Baur & Son for Conyngham Post 97 G.A.R. Wilkes-Barre PA: . 1899 Oblong folio. Ca. 110p. Great photographs and and local advertisements. Original full blue cloth binding. Soiled. Mildly XLib. No fly leaves. First Edition. Founded in 1866 the G.A.R - Grand Army of the Republic - was the first intergrated national veterans organization. At its peak in 1890 it had almost 500000 members. There were 640 G.A.R. Posts in Pennsylvania. Post 97 was founded in 1880 and named for Col. John Butler Conyngham 1827-1871. One of the scarcest and most interesting pictorial histories of the Spanish American War. This is a piece that collectors in a variety of fields would find very interesting. PA34 0.0. 1st Edition. Hardcover. (Press of R. Baur & Son, for) Conyngham Post 97, G.A.R. Wilkes-Barre, PA: . hardcover
Worcester: Published by Comrade Henry N.Evans 1879. 8vo 8.25" x 6.5 gilt chromolithographic wrappers. 80 pp. numerous b&w illus. A scarce GAR almanac celebrating the hard-won victory of the over the rebellion summarizing the events with the addition of an astronomical calendar for 1880 compiled by C.H. Metcalf. The front wrapper's diamond design includes symbols and the names of four Grand Army Corps: Sheridan Cavalry Wilson's Cavalry Engineer & Pontonier and Hancock's First Corps Veterans. Three full-page engravings are captioned "Memorial Day" "First Blood-The 6th Massachusetts Volunteers in Baltimore" and "Prisoners' Camp or 'Pen' Andersonville Ga." The majority of ads are from Worcester Mass. businesses including The Parker Gun Bush's Liver Pills J.R. Torrey Razors and Straps and the Taylor & Farley Parlor Chapel and Hall Organs on back wrapper. <br/><br/>Membership of the Grand Army was open to any honorably discharged soldier or sailor who served between April 1861 and April 1865. No person who had borne arms against the United States was eligible. The stated goals of the Grand Army were to create solidarity and support for veterans and to preserve the ideals of the constitution against potential disloyalty. <br/><br/>CONDITION: Detached front wrapper chipping at edges light soiling on back wrapper toned. Worcester: Published by Comrade Henry N.Evans, 1879 unknown
Grand Army Scout and Soldiers' Mail 1884. Weekly tabloid newspaper for Union veterans all 1884 issues Vol. III No. 4 Jan. 5 1884 through Vol. IV No. 3 Dec. 27 1884 bound in deep blue cloth-covered boards. Papers have their original folds and the occasional repaired edge tear but overall condition is very good. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Folio. Grand Army Scout and Soldiers' Mail Hardcover
<p>A record of the 40th annual reunion of Kansas soldiers who fought for the U.S. during the Americal Civil War. Pages slightly tanned. Slight seperation on pages 2-3. Inscription: "To Sister Mary My work after 75 years of age Remember me"</p><p>Name not clear</p><p>Nov 14th 1921</p> Kansas State Printing Plant hardcover