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1907275301Worcester Mass: Twenty-Fourth Veteran Association 1907. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. One of a number of regimental histories by Roe he produced half a dozen of them Bud Robertson doesn't discredit this history but does consider it derivative: "For this work Roe leaned heavily on the writings of Cols. Thomas G. Stevenson and Francis Osborn; other memoirs were also employed in describing the regiment's several campaigns along the South Atlantic coast" Nevins I 153. This copy has had a discreet repair to the textblock evident at page 400. Otherwise a clean and tight copy in the publisher's blue cloth from the library of Bud Robertson with his bookplate on the pastedown. Nevins I 153. Very Good binding. Twenty-Fourth Veteran Association unknown books
1866271647Petersburg: Daily Index" Office 1866. First Edition. Very Good binding. With a lengthy inscription on both sides of the first blank beginning "This book belongs to Russel and Dorothy D. Keiley." and Dorothy Keiley nametag on the title page. This is the revised edition of Keiley Prisoner of War which is considered to be "a well-written wartime account based on a diary with good descriptions of Point Lookout and Elmira" Nevins I 195. The blank has considerable edgewear and has almost certainly been reinserted. The title page has minimal edgewear as well. Still a presentable copy of a scarce Confederate item with a family association. Nevins I 195. Very Good binding. Daily Index" Office unknown books
189055166Privately Printed 1890. 127 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Full calf a.e.g. Spine label worn else Fine. 127 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Grandson of a Signer. Privately Printed unknown books
186114981258 Henry Street New York 1861. 4 pages. 1 vols. 8vo. Some spotting and light soiling else in good condition. 4 pages. 1 vols. 8vo. Bishop writes Aldrich regarding a legal case concerning a lien on some property in the post script he writes "The news from the South today is cheering-important & fully confirmed. Our troops have taken Port Royal 2 or 3 forts & made a good landing on South Carolina soil & with reinforcements supposed to be on the way will probably take Charleston. In Kentucky Gen. Nelson has obtained a most important victory--400 killed & 1000 prisoners among them 2 generals. unknown books
186955186St Louis: Published for the Author at Southwestern Book and Publishing Co 1869. First edition. Illustrated. 100 iv pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original green cloth. Soiling to boards free endpapers missing. A very good copy. First edition. Illustrated. 100 iv pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Published for the Author at Southwestern Book and Publishing Co unknown books
186634046Columbus Ohio 1866. Folio broadside printed on yellow paper 13" x 18". A variety of bold type sizes and fonts. A couple of closed tears no loss which do not impair text. Else Very Good.<br/><br/> T.W. Tallmadge of Columbus Authorized Military Claim Agent offers his services and explains the terms of the Bounty Bill and its eligible recipients. Tallmadge "will prepare your applications for BOUNTY and PENSION at once and proposes to visit WASHINGTON CITY to hasten the collection thereof. His experience and facilities for collecting claims are unsurpassed by any other attorney." <br/> Tallmadge is recommended by none other than Major General William Tecumseh Sherman in the following note printed along the left margin dated February 22 1866 from St. Louis: "I have known Theodore W. Tallmadge since his childhood and his father and family quite as long but have never had any personal knowledge of his business. Being applied to I am willing to express my belief that he is worthy of confidence and capable to discharge the business he has undertaken at Columbus Ohio as Military Claim Agent."<br/>Not located on OCLC as of August 2017. unknown books
190041451n. p.: Blanche Budding Flora 1900. 1st printing presumed. Buff printed paper. Modest wear to broadside age-toning some light soiling and edgewear. Withal a VG example. Broadside printed recto only. 14-5/8" x 5-1/4" <br/><br/>A relative of the Buddings said this was handed out at Reunion Meetings and is apparently a true story. Union troops on scout are asked by a Tennessee Confederate farmer to help him extricate a stuck wagon and promises them some Apple Jack in return. Unfortunately for the Union troops the story is a ruse and the "Yanks" are captured by 20 Confederates. While marching one member of the 45th chews on soap foams at the mouth and plays dead. They march on only to get freed by 50 Union troops. The original group goes back to the farmer to get the Apple Jack and tie up the farmer and take all of his provisions. <br /> <br />"The Johnnies took a look at him and then one sed/ That thar Mr Yankee is clean gone dead/ The Captain he examined him sed to one of his men/ He's the ugliest corpse I seed in my life/ and we can't stop long to tend/ to any kind of a burying for he's drawed up like a toad/ Gist roll him in the bushes on the lower side of the road. I kind of smiled to myself but did'nt say nothing but thunk/ I looked at Jim and he looked at me and gave his one eye a wunk." <br /> <br />Only 1 institutional holding located on OCLC Yale. Rare in the trade. Blanche Budding Flora unknown books
18620000618<p>Charlestown Virginia: Head Quarters Banks' Division Charlestown March 5 1862. First edition. Folio 13.5" x 10" letterpress broadside printed on thin paper in black ink. Accompanied by a manuscript version of the text single sheet 2 pages which includes corrections as reflected in the published version almost certainly contemporary. Corona & Shetler/ West Virginia Imprints 805 citing this copy. </p><p>Broadside with old folds edge wear tears & a couple of old tissue repairs on the verso. Manuscript folded & foxed.<br /></p><p>General Nathaniel P. Banks via Assistant Adjutant General & Major of Volunteers R. Morris Copeland condemns the actions of troops for "<b><i>depredations on property disturbance of peaceful families and the most reprehensible infringement upon the rights of citizens"</i></b> and warns of the consequences:<br /></p><p><b><i>"To countenance excuse or tolerate such crimes is to impair and destroy the discipline of the army and injure the holy cause that we have left our homes to sustain. The citizens who are wronged suffer least from the injuries inflicted upon them. The curse returns upon the army which thus abuses its power and for that reason as well as others they must be suppressed. Men who commit such flagrant acts will meet the punishment such acts deserve and for the worst the punishment is DEATH." </i></b><br /></p><p>Major Robert Morris Copeland was dishonorably discharged from the army later in 1862.<br /></p><br /> Head Quarters, Banks’ Division, Charlestown books
186264415Newbern sic NC 1862. 8vo. Five pages approximately 400 words in part: "The Aristocrat walks very erect very seldom converses upon any subject and as a general thing turns up his nose in defiance of a Federal Soldier but keeps docile thinking no doubt discretion the better part of valor. They dress in varieties of homespun and create a fantastic appearance they live in poorly erected buildings that have neither witnessed lime nor paint for a century but as a general thing splendidly furnished . they are a valorous people but deficient in pride. The poorer class display remarkable qualities of lamentable ignorance they are eager to converse and are poorly educated . this class is principally engaged in fishing they not having gifted sense enough to learn a trade. The land here is in my opinion completely wore out it is poorly manured . there is no lime put on it as that is a scarce article . there are no cellars to their houses . the buildings are generally raised a few feet from the ground by placing a few bricks under each corner. Crops raised here are of the poorest sort cotton in particular." Clifton born in Allentown Pennsylvania served as an enlisted soldier in the 51st Pennsylvania Volunteers participating in the capture of New Bern in March 1862 and other unit campaigns as a part of the Army of the Potomac in Virginia; he died in Easton Pennsylvania. Ink faded in a few places but the text is quite legible and provides an interesting description of New Bern and its inhabitants from the perspective of an enlisted garrisoned Union soldier. Folded as for mailing. 10795. <br/><br/> unknown books
1865WRCAM56082Various locations including Philadelphia New York Salem Cincinnati Baltimore and others 1865. 119 unused postal covers all but one of them illustrated almost all printed in color or hand-colored. Generally minimal wear. Ranging from very good to near fine condition. An interesting and substantial grouping of Civil War-era patriotic covers encompassing a wide variety of themes devoted to the Union cause. A great number of Union officers are celebrated here among them are eight examples depicting General McClellan three of Gen. Fremont and a pair featuring Gen. Rosecrans the "Hero of the West." There are also numerous regimental leaders including Edward Dickinson Baker Commodore Silas H. Stringham Lt. John T Greble Gen. Wool printed with a map of the seat of war in Missouri Col. E.D. Baker Col. H.E. Paine of the Wisconsin Volunteers Col. Max Friedman of the Cameron Dragoons and many others. There are also pictorial covers of Gen. Sherman's Headquarters at Hilton Head; a pair depicting Fort Sumter; four depicting Camp Dennison near Cincinnati; one of the Battle Monument in Baltimore; and one featuring Benton Barracks in St. Louis. Three examples are practically bird's-eye views of Baltimore one a general view another from the perspective of Federal Hill and the third from Fort McHenry. <br> <br> A common visual theme is the use of symbolic iconography of the United States. Numerous examples depict women standing proudly with the American flag and are evocative of Columbia the personification of the United States. One depicts a woman serving with the "Home Guard" and decked out in a dress resembling the flag. Another example shows a "Daughter of the Regiment." Yet another is titled "The Ladies' Envelope" and features Columbia with an American flag-style shield. There are also a plethora of examples featuring the flag itself. One example prints a "History of Our Flag" beginning with its endorsement by Congress on June 14 1777. One prints the flag next to a warning reading "If Any One Attempts to Haul Down the American Flag Shoot Him on the Spot." <br> <br> The American Eagle features prominently here as well. In one example the great bird is tearing apart a Rebel flag with his beak. In another the eagle holds a banner in his mouth reading "Beware" while confronted with a disjointed hand labeled "Jeff. Davis" holding eight snakes labeled with the names of the Confederate states an interesting twist on the famous severed snake image featured in the Revolutionary-era "join or die" illustration. <br> <br> Also a handful of the covers display the type of twisted gallows humor sometimes literally to be expected from patriotic covers. One of these shows Jefferson Davis hanging from a tree; the text around his lifeless body reads "Southern Eagle Jeff. Davis in Suspense Long May He Wave." A similar example shows Davis hanging from a gallows; the caption reads "Jeff. Davis 'President' of Traitors Robbers and Pirates; the Nero of the 19th century. On the Last 'Platform' of the Southern Confeder- ass-y." Yet another cover not gallows humor but featuring Jefferson Davis depicts him as a fox holding two geese one labeled Tennessee and the other Virginia above a caption reading "Jeff. Davis on a Scouting Expedition." <br> <br> A particularly-colorful example depicts a proud Union soldier defending Washington D.C. The soldier holds fast to an American flag as a cannon fires beneath his feet with the Capitol building in the background. Other examples celebrate the New York State Volunteer Militia the Pennsylvania Volunteers the Quartermaster Department of the Anderson Zouaves the Monitor the naval battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack Sherman's Flying Artillery the text of the Army Hymn "Jeff. Davis' Doom" various political cartoon-style illustrations and many more. <br> <br> A significant collection of one of the more ephemeral and visually significant artifacts of life in the North during the Civil War. unknown books
1866608New York: Published by the Tribune Association 1866. Tall 8vo.  260 x 180 mm. 10 ¼ x 7 inches. viii 74 pp. Self-wrappers with printed title-page stitched as issued; some soiling to the first leaves and a few chips to the corners and edges. With the signature of H. Henry Sheldon on the title-page in three places along with the stamp of the Sheldon Art Museum. First edition. The text comprises the "Report of the expedition to Andersonville Georgia July 1865 for the purpose of identifying the graves and enclosing the grounds of a cemetery created there during the occupation of that place as a prison for Union Soldiers in Rebel hands."  Included is a history of the Andersonville Prison its administration and treatment of soldiers under its care. The lists of soldiers is organized by State and is 74 pages long. Published by the Tribune Association unknown books
12756Civil War document regarding arms and ammunition "Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores received issued and remaining on hand in Company E 42nd Regiment Mass Vols Infantry for First Quarter 1863" Great descriptions of ordnance. "Springfield rifled muskets caliber .58 Springfield Smooth Bore Musket caliber 69/100 Bayonet scabbards for sword bayonets." and more like this. Includes cartridges numbers of each etc. Signed by John W. Emerson Capt. 42nd Mass. 31 March 1863. Some slight wear but overall in very good condition. unknown books
186123924n.p. 1861. Small envelope 3" x 5.5". Minor foxing and dusting. Couple of closed tears and a small chip. Good. WRLC Digital Repository Item 1961/1942. unknown books
186146826n. p. 1861. 1st printing presumed. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Upper left tip lacking. Small stain to center of ballot. A faintly penciled name "Hugh Kev " Very Good. Single sheet leaflet of flimsy blue paper printed recto only. 27 lines of printed text with the bottom 16 listing candidates for the divers state districts. 5-1/16" x 4-1/16" <br/><br/>Davis was inaugurated as President of the Confederacy February 18 1861 with Alexander H. Stephens chosen as his Vice President. A rare bit of ephemera documenting the 4 year succession attempt by the southern states. unknown books
186726541Boston: Lea & Shepard 1867. 1st edition Wright II 1006. Original publisher's green cloth binding with gilt spine lettering. VG sq & tight/some shelfwear/period pos to preliminary front blank/usual light foxing. IX 10 - 333 pp. 12mo. 7-5/8" x 5" <br/><br/>A novelistic effort focusing on Col. Garfield's campaign in eastern Kentucky. Lea & Shepard hardcover books
191027594Cedar Rapids Iowa: The Torch Press 1910. 1st edition Smith B-1337. INSCRIBED on the ffep by the author. Green cloth binding stamped with gilt. Dust jacket. VG rear hinge paper slightly cracked/small pc missing from top rt corner of ffep/VG some edgewear & chipping. 466 pp. Frontis 2 inserted plates by Walter Biggs. Crown 8vo. <br/><br/>Very uncommon in dust jacket. The Torch Press hardcover books
193329101Boston: W. A. Wilde & Co 1933. 1st edition. Original publisher's lime green cloth with black spine lettering. Dust jacket designed by Harold Cue. NF/VG closed tear to left top quadrant of front panel. 320 pp Frontis. Crown 8vo. <br/><br/> W. A. Wilde & Co hardcover books
190711958Philadelphia: George W. Jacobs 1907. First Edition. 78 images. Profusely illustrated. 658; 590 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Original dark blue cloth superb condition in slightly toned original blue-gray dust jackets enclosed in the original publisher's protective board box; box a bit worn. First Edition. 78 images. Profusely illustrated. 658; 590 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. A detailed biography of the colorful financier 1821-1905 whose firm marketed the huge Civil War loans of the Federal Government; whose marketing of its bonds enabled the Northern Pacific Railroad to expand to the Dakotas; and whose firm's eventual closing precipitated the Panic of 1873. A handsome set in the finest possible condition. George W. Jacobs unknown books
4252ADS. 1pg. 12 ½†x 7 ¾â€. No date likely Civil War era. No place. An autograph manuscript and sketch detailing military executions. It states: “On arriving at the open space the music ceases. The prisoner is placed in the fatal spot marked by his coffin and the order for his execution is read to the culprit and also at the same time to each Regiment by its adjutant. The Chaplin having engaged in prayer with the condemned retires. The execution party forms at six or eight paces from the prisoner and receives the signal from the Pro. Mars. Reserve the fire of two…â€. It then lists the participants “Pro. Mar. Provost Marshal Band Firing party Coffin borne by 4 men Prisoner & Chaplin Escortâ€. The document has a drawing to the right with six double marks indicating the firing squad a single mark showing the prisoner and square lines showing where the assembled troops gathered. The document is on lined paper and had some faults like folds and pinholes. A most unusual Civil War manuscript and one brutal method that was used over five hundred times during the Civil War. unknown books
1863List308N.p. 1863. Dark carved wood 11 ½ x 11 ½ x 1 inches with bone border and star inlays in corners an inlaid tree with carved names of Civil War battles as leaves. During the Civil War wounded or captured soldiers would often pass their time waiting to return to duty carving relics. The practice was fairly common with pipes being the most commonly carved object and the quality of the relics varied wildly depending on the talent of the soldier. A.H. Barber from Wisconsin was wounded at Antietam and most likely carved this memorial piece while recovering from his wounds. Each leaf notes a different battle during the 1861-1862 campaigns. Barber enlisted in Company C of the 2nd Wisconsin in 1861 and was discharged in 1863 following wounds suffered at Antietam. The trunk reads Battles for the Union and the four branches read Dept. of the South Army of Virginia & of the Potomac and Dept. of the West with twenty-nine leaves naming battles. <br /> <br /> The resultant plaque is exceptional in timeliness craftsmanship and overall aesthetic beauty. Barber's metaphorically growing tree is particularly timely for the Union cause as the 1863 failure of the Maryland Campaign would serve as inspiration to Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Wonderfully preserved in excellent condition with no notable flaws. From the collection of Norm Flaydernman the noted Americana dealer who personally collected carved Civil War pipes and had been planning to write a book on the subject at the time of his death. unknown books
1879273339Boston: W. F. Brown & Co 1879. First Editoin. Hard Cover. Near Fine binding. In original embossed cloth with an elaborate gilt monogram of the Fifth Regiment MVM stamped to the front board. Quite bright and attractive with a bit of fade to the spine. Bud Robertson in the Nevins bibliography is dismissive of this history as "a totally statistical compilation" Nevins I 152. This is Robertson's personal copy with his bookplate on the front pastedown. With an attractive frontispiece of Fort Pierson New Bern 1963 and with several portraits. Nevin I 152. Near Fine binding. W. F. Brown & Co unknown books
187246642Hartford: George L. Coburn 1872. First Edition. Octavo 20.5cm; publisher's glazed green pictorial wrappers printed within purple and chartreuse double rule disbound from larger volume; viii9-86pp.; text illus. throughout. Rather worn upper wrapper separated and tipped to title page lacking rear cover disbound from larger volume and first signature very nearly separated shallow dampstain along bottom edge of upper cover and first few leaves. Though a Good only copy still retains the uncommon upper wrapper. Satirical description of the role of the 1st Connecticut Infantry Regimen during the Battle of Bull Run and the destruction of Stone Bridge by the Confederates. However "In his attempts to be witty Tyler too often strays far form the truth" NEVINS I p. 171. SABIN 26096. George L. Coburn unknown books
1863215284Washington 1863. First. unbound. very good-. 2pp. 8vo disbound two small file holes in left margin. Washington 1863. First Edition<br/><br/> A record of the charges presented against Private Reuben Stout Company "K" 60th Indiana Volunteers who is accused of killing in violation of the laws of war and desertion. On March 14 1863 Stout shot and murdered Solomon Huffman in Madison Indiana. Huffman was trying to arrest Stout who was a deserter at the time. ".The Court does therefore sentence him Stout.to forfeit all pay that may be due him and that he be shot to death with musketry." Abraham Lincoln upheld Stout's execution.<br/><br/> unknown books
186359270NY 1863. folio wraps ragged at edges. Includes large images of he encampmet of the Army of the Cumberland View of Chattanooga and Union encampments the Army of the Potomac. unknown books
8186E LANSING MSU PRESS1960. FIRST EDITION THUS VERY GOOD. F. E LANSING, MSU PRESS,1960 unknown books
