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33366Cincinnati / Philadelphia: Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 879e. Staining & wear to top & bottom edges with some loss. An About VG copy. Single sheet folded once vertically 4 pp. Printed p. 1 only on blue ruled paper. 7 verses of song lyrics. Hand-colored lithograph image 4-1/4" x 4-1/2" at top of sheet depicting 3 bedraggled Union soldiers. 9" x 5-5/8" <br/><br/>P. 3 with 8 lines of faded handwriting. apparently a soldier writing to his true love: ". I love you now as heartly as ever ." Shortly thereafter cut off in mid-sentence the letter was unfinished. Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens unknown books
33370Cincinnati / Philadelphia: Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens n. d. Ca late-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 748k. Crinkled & stained with small 1cm triangular hole just under 4th verse affecting Stephens advert verbiage. 4" horizontal closed tear from left edge along fold-line. A Good copy. Single sheet folded once vertically 4 pp. Printed p. 1 only on plain paper. 4 verses of song lyrics. Hand-colored woodcut image 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" at top of sheet depicting woman reclining on blue divan. 8-3/8" x 5-7/16" <br/><br/>P. 3 & 4 with some lines of faded handwriting. Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens unknown books
33148Cincinnati Ohio: Geo. P. Jenkins Agent for the Publisher n. d. Ca early 1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 728e. A VG copy. Single sheet printed recto only. 5 verses. Hand-colored lithographic image 3-3/8" x 4-1-2" depicting a seated aged General Scott holding a rolled paper entitled "To the People of the US". 8" x 5" 20.3 cm x 12.6 cm. <br/><br/>Jenkins imprint stamped vice printed at bottom slightly over the right half of the last line of text. Geo. P. Jenkins, Agent for the Publisher unknown books
48635New York: Chas. Magnus fl. mid 1860s n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Fuld 200 for the 1st printing published by Pond; Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 2653c. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Modest wear & age-toning VG. Single sheet lithographically printed recto only. 3 verses of 8 lines each 4 line chorus text printed in blue. Advert at bottom. Hand-colored lithograph image 2-7/8" x 4-7/16" at top of sheet depicting 2 officers on horseback in front of an armed squad of men. 8" x 5" <br/><br/> Chas. Magnus [fl. mid 1860s] unknown books
48636New York: Chas. Magnus fl. mid 1860s n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 379b. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Modest wear & age-toning VG. Single sheet lithographically printed recto only. 1st song with 3 verses of 8 lines each 4 line chorus; second with 4 8 line verses with 4 line chorus. Text printed in blue. Hand-colored lithograph image 2-7/8" x 4-7/8" at top of sheet entitled "Review of United States forces by the President. Va. 1863." 8" x 5" <br/><br/> Chas. Magnus [fl. mid 1860s] unknown books
1864272975Philadelphia: J. Magee 1864. unbound. fine. with blind stamp of papermaker Southworth CO. folded in half creating four pages decorated with two American flags and the words "Liberty and Union Forever." Lyrics contain thirteen verses including those mentioning the Eighth Corps General Grover and General Sheridan. Printed in red and blue against a white backdrop. Philadelphia: J. Magee 1864. Fine<br/><br/> An exceptional example of this printing that remains fresh and without creases or tears.<br/><br/> J. Magee unknown books
8226NY KNOPF 1854. 12 PAGES OF PLATES FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F. NY, KNOPF, 1854 unknown books
186359274Washington: The Morning Chronicle 1863. Folio folded 4 pages a good copy. Civil War news:. The Morning Chronicle unknown books
186159264NY: The Globe 1861. Folio folded good copy. The War! Fortifications in Charleston harbor the South Carolina Convention speech of Senator Baker that the southern states have the right of self protection and much more. The Globe unknown books
53955Folio. 4 pages approximately 600 words. "Atlanta: we can see in the distance her spires the smoke of business each tending heavenward betraying her locality to those that would be boistrous and bully-proud of being the agents of her downfall and gloat over the form in the posture of subjugation." Written in a flowery artistic hand. Folded some small breaks at fold corners with original mailing envelope with a "Nashville Ten." postmark. <br/><br/> unknown books
539568vo. 3 pages approximately 200 words. "We had a wild goose chase over in to Virginia . when the rebels heard of our army moving they evacuated Manassas." Folded. Very good. <br/><br/> unknown books
539578vo. 8 pages approximately 1750 words. "There has been very heavy cannonading all day above here. I should judge it may pssibly be as far off as Centerville actually Manassas although the report is that they are fighting at the chain bridge . I saw a long line of troops passing on the west boundary of our farm & thought they must be forming into lines of battle O the cannonading is truly awful just now . the battle is so furiously raging constant roar of heavy guns still . if they have any reflection they must feel that they are marching on to sure death . I expect Pope is battling with the rebels. Jackson is between him and us . "August 31 You doubtless have hear the news the glorious news that the enemy are driven & that Jackson & his army are taken. I do hope it's so . later Sept. 7 "startling news this morning of the rebels having taken Frederick & crossed the river in large numbers . believe me if worse comes to worst I could use a gun in the cause with a good heart . I do wish we had a Jackson in our army; he has brains & activity both." For the pair <br/><br/> unknown books
539588vo. 3 pages approximately 225 words. "We have a nice view of the city and of the ever flowing waters of the Potomac and of the Capitol of the United States and of the President's house." Red and blue patriotic letterhead a flowing American flag and eagle "The Star Spangled Banner Must Be upheld." Folded. Very good. <br/><br/> unknown books
539598vo. 4 pages approximately 450 words. Fighting with the 34th New York Infantry White asks "don't you think it is all for the nigers sic I think it is and I am played out fiting sic for the damn nigers . unless we get McClellan back we shall lose our glorious union." Folded with mailing envelope. <br/><br/> unknown books
539608vo. 7 pages approximately 1100 words. "We are feeling very anxious at present about affairs at Richmond. We can get nothing definite in regard to the fighting . they must prepare for a long and bloody war . later we hear the rebels are moving upon Pope with their whole army." Folded for mailing. Very good. For the pair <br/><br/> unknown books
1869267611Washington D.C.: War Department Office of the Chief of Engineers Lithographed by Julius Bien New York 1869. First Edition. Prepared under the direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. N. Michler Major of Engineers and Bvt. Lieut. Col. P.S. Michie Capt. of Engineers. 16 maps on 17 sheets. All but one double-page. Folio 23-5/8 x 18-1/2 inches. Unbound sheets. Light stains at top edges of several maps title with tape repair. First Edition. Prepared under the direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. N. Michler Major of Engineers and Bvt. Lieut. Col. P.S. Michie Capt. of Engineers. 16 maps on 17 sheets. All but one double-page. Folio 23-5/8 x 18-1/2 inches. The topographic maps comprise:<br/>1A. Gettsburg to Appomattox Court House northern<br/>1B Gettysburg to Appomattox Court House southern <br/>2. Fredericksburg<br/>3. Chancellorville <br/>4. The Wilderness<br/>5. Spottsylvania<br/>6. North Anna single page<br/>7. Totopotomoy <br/>8. Cold Harbor<br/>9. Richmond<br/>10. Bermuda Hundred <br/>11. Petersburg and Five Forks <br/>12. Jetersville and Sailor's Creek<br/>13. High Bridge<br/>14. Appomattox Court House<br/>15. Antietam<br/>16. Harper's Ferry. Phillips Atlases 3688 listing only 15 maps; Civil War Maps 518; Stephenson and McKee "Virginia in Maps" p. 194: "Topographers had already surveyed more than 1300 miles and issued more than 1200 maps prior to the army's passage over the Rapidan River on the night of 3-4 May 1864 the beginning of U.S. Grant's major offensive in Virginia that led from the Battle of the Wilderness on 5 and 6 May to the ten-month siege of Petersburg beginning in mid-June and finally to R.E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox on 9 April 1865. Bvt. Brig.-Gen. Nathaniel Michler's men made more than 1600 photographic sketches between the time of the river crossing and 30 July 1864. The vast number of surveys that Michler directed led to the publication of this atlas. War Department, Office of the Chief of Engineers [Lithographed by Julius Bien, New York] unknown books
18498233SALEM GAZETTE 1849 1849. CREAM PRINTED WRAPPERS FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F. Soft cover. SALEM, GAZETTE, 1849 paperback books
1867List309Virginia City: Sutterley and Co 1867. Albumen photograph on mount 4 x 2 ½ inches. Pauline Cushman was an actress and one of the most successful spies for the Union Army. She ingratiated herself with the Confederate army by toasting Jefferson Davis after one of her performances. She was eventually caught and sentenced to death by hanging. She was spared only due to the arrival of the Union Army. <br /> <br /> After the war she toured the country giving lectures and performances recounting her experiences as a spy. She eventually headed west marrying in 1872 in San Francisco and eventually working a range of jobs in Arizona Territory Texas and eventually back in San Francisco where she died in 1893 at age 60 from a morphine overdose. <br /> <br /> We find no record of this portrait which was taken by the Sutterley brothers James and Clement in their Virginia City Nevada studio somewhere between 1864 and 1867. The Sutterleys operated out of their studio on the Union block of Virginia City for five years before dissolving their partnership in 1867. It is likely that the portrait was taken during one of Cushman's tours throughout the region during these years. <br /> <br /> A beautifully preserved example in very good condition with a small chip to upper margin and some fading. Though Cushman ostensibly would have sold cartes-de-visite in support of her touring few survive on the market today. Sutterley and Co unknown books
1861305725Virginia 1861. 1 p. pencil on paper. 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. Very Good. WIlliam H. Wyker. 1 p. pencil on paper. 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. Original Civil War Sketch by a Union Officer. A folksy sketch of an officer's cabin at the outbreak of the war reading: "Camp Big Chestnut Winter Quarters in old Virginia 1861."<br/><br/>A native of Easton Pennsylvania William H. Wyker enlisted in the First Pennsylvania Regiment at the outbreak of the Civil War. After his three-month term of enlistment he reenlisted in the 47th Regiment and was promoted to lieutenant of Company E. He served for three years and four months. After the war he returned to Easton and built several mills. He was later employed by the John T. Noye Manufacturing Company. <br/><br/>In the winter of 1861 the 47th Pennsylvania as part of the 3d Brigade set up winter quarters in Virginia roughly 10 miles from Washington D.C. They christened the encampment "Big Chestnut" for a large chestnut tree located there. The site was later officially designated "Camp Griffin.". unknown books
1918104188<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
1918101435Oblong 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
186410189211 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
18611020198vo 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
1862102059Pamphlets 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
1862100852Pamphlet 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
