Two Manuscript Letters Signed by a New Jersey Soldier to His Family Describing Conditions in Virginia.
by [Civil War]
Three leaves, two 8 x10 sheets, and one 5x10, text on all sides, and comes with typed transcripts. Normal aging and browning, and a few tears 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... Read More
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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).
by [Civil War].
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.
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Collection of 11 Official Letters and Documents Relating to Kentucky in the Civil War.
by [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... Read More
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Manuscript Letter From a Union Soldier in Memphis, Tennessee.
by [Civil War].
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... Read More
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Manuscript Letter from George H. Bostwick to his Brother Orramell T. Bostwick.
by [Civil War].
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... Read More
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Proclamation… I hereby notify all citizens that they must connect themselves with some company of
by Civil War
Small broadside, about 6 x 8 1/2, printed on one side, about ten partial lines of text, including title (Proclamation!). Minor toning, slight creasing, a little uneven, small margin on the left side, a couple of minor nicks; overall very good. While Kentucky may have been neutral at the start of the war, after the Confederates invaded... Read More
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Narrative of Privations and Sufferings of United Sates Officers & Soldiers while Prisoners of War in the Hands of the Rebel Authorities.
by {Civil War].
Pamphlet, 8vo, removed, illustrated, 86 pp. Probably lacking self wrappers, dbd, removed, some notes on title, last leaf folded in the lower corner; normal aging and browning; otherwise a good copy. This pamphlet is a U.S. Sanitary Commission report that includes four pretty dramatic illustrations taken from photographs of Union soldiers in a very emaciated condition. The photographs were taken... Read More
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What Jeff Davis Thinks of the War
by Civil War
Small broadside, 11 1/2x 9, printed on one side. A little darkened, with a few spots and some light dampstaining; else very good. This broadside is a response to the Democratic Party platform, which suggests the war is all but lost, and advises meeting with the Confederate government to talk peace terms. The National Union Ticket, supporting Abraham Lincoln, quotes... Read More
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The New York Weekly News. Saturday, September 17, 1864. Vol. VIII. No. 44.
by [Civil War].
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... Read More
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Manuscript Letter From James White of Company K, 6th NJV (New Jersey Volunteers) To His Wife
by [Civil War]
Letter sheet (9 ¼ x 7 ½ ), 3pp. on 4 pp. lettersheet. Folded with nicks on folds, minor soiling, else very good. White was stationed near Washington D.C., and he provides a fair sketch of camp life and soldierly concerns during the first year of the conflict. His wants are few, and he goes to some lengths to let... Read More
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Manuscript Letter Signed by a New Jersey Soldier to His Family Describing Battle Action in the Civil War.
by [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... Read More
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Eastern Argus. Portlamd, ME, Saturday October 25, 1862. Vol. LIX No. 43. :
by [Civil War].
Folio newsprint, eight columns, 4 pp. Folds, some staining (a couple of dark stains), chips and tears in margins, a tear or two goes into print, but no losss of text, some soiling and aging, overall fair to good. Contains some coverage of the Civil War, including The Battle of Chambersburg, PA in October 1862.
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American Caricatures Pertaining to the Civil War.
by [Civil War].
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... Read More
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Diary of the Great Rebellion. Containing a Complete Summary of Each Day’s Events, from the Inauguration of the Rebellion at Charleston, S. C., December 20, 1860, to the First of January, 1862.
by [Civil War].
Pamphlet, 16mo, original printed wrappers, 64 pp. Light wear, and a couple of very minor edge chips or folds, covers a little faded and aged, slight foxing; otherwise very good plus or better. Somewhat scarce day-by-day accounting of the first year of the Civil War, published in 1862. The title indicates this is the pocket edition, but it's unclear if... Read More
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The New York Weekly News November 19, 1864. Vol. IX No. 1.
by [Civil War].
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... Read More
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American Caricatures Pretaining to the Civil War…
by [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... Read More
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The New York Times. Saturday April 8, 1865. Vol. XIV. NO. 4224.
by [Civil War].
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... Read More
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Green-Back to His Country Friends.
by [Civil War].
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... Read More
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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.
by [Civil War].
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... Read More
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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.
by [Civil War].
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,... Read More
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Collection of Fifty-Two Manuscript Newark City Council Resolutions on the Civil War
by [Civil War]
52 folded and docketed uniform manuscript resolutions, mostly 4to, typically written on one side and docketed on the back, includes a contemporary cover sheet that originally held resolutions together, two small pictures of Lincoln and Grant included, housed in modern photo album. A few with folds at the top and minor chips, normal aging and browning; overall in very good... Read More
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Officers of the Union Army and Navy, Their Lives and Portraits. Vol. 1 [all published]
by [Civil War].
16mo, original cloth with gilt title on top cover, illustrated with 30 lithographic portraits, 148, [4] pp. Some wear at extremities, top hinge somewhat weak, but still holding, one plate is loose, normal aging, some notes on endpapers; otherwise very good. Despite the fact that the title indicates volume one, this was the only edition published. While most of the... Read More
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Guide to London.
by Ward, Lock (Pub).
16mo (6 3/4" x 4 1/4"), hard red paperboard covers with title and descriptive information on covers, illustrated, 288 pp. plus ads. Spine a little bent, slight extremity wear, normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. A nice copy. Richly illustrated little guidebook, with lots of folding maps and photographs. This edition includes several pages of ads at the front... Read More
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Red Guide to London.
by Ward, Lock (Pub).
16mo (7" x 4 1/2"), red cloth with lettering, plus dust jacket, illustrated, 287 pp. A little wear to dust jacket, but still in nice condition, top hinge a little weaker than the back (very slight) contents in nice condition; very good plus. This somewhat modern guidebook includes many folding maps, and some attractive photographs of some of London's landmarks.... Read More
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An Act for Several Lands and Estates Forfeited to the Commonwealth for Treason, Appointed to be Sold for the Use of the Navy
by [English Civil War]
2 volumes, 4to, however, one volume is slightly larger than the other, modern calf and boards, printed in black leter and Roman types, [2], 1369-1417, & [2], 1677-1689 pp. Last leaf in both volumes moderately worn, and some repairs to one of those leafs, pages in both volumes creased in the middle, library plate on both front pastedowns, early owners... Read More
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