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1863954<p>Octavo 9 by 5 3/4 inches New York: Loyal Publication Society of New York "No. 26." 1863. First Edition very good condition 18 pages original stitched wrappers with stab marks along the spine and minor chipping to edges; not affecting contents which are intact and clean; Wm. C. Bryant & Co. Printers.</p><p>Hamilton was a "Southern Union man." He opposed secession and slavery; he eventually became Governor of Texas.His letter to Lincoln dated July 28 1863 shortly after Gettysburg supports the Emancipation Proclamation. He proclaims slavery an enemy of the nation and states that former slaves are " . capable of being made allies in the common cause of freedom justice and humanity."</p> Loyal Publication Society of New York "No. 26."
1864101456<p>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 shortly after the prisoners returned from Belle Isle. The commission appears to be headed by Valentine Mott former head of the medical department at the University of New York who was to find out if the sufferings of the POWs were a deliberate action of the Rebel Government or were the result of matters a beyond their control. Another edition of this work was published in Philadelphia in the same year. A map of the Andersonville prison is also included.</p>
1854510936James Wyld Geographer to the Queen 1854. Hardcover. GOOD. Second Edition printed 10th October one week after the first. Hand-colored lithographic map. 27.5' x 20' dissected and laid down onto linen bound in plain blue cloth with marbled endpapers. Some foxing to the linen covers faded along the edges map remains very clean and bright. James Wyld, Geographer to the Queen hardcover
1861000909Chicago: H.M. Higgins 1861. Very Good. Sheet music with lyrics and music by Henry C. Work the American composer and abolitionist best known today for the songs "Marching Through Georgia" and "My Grandfather's Clock." At head of title page: "Dedicated to the sisters of our volunteers." 5 1 p.: music; 34 cm. Covers included in pagination. A Civil War song with four verses set for soprano and alto duet with SATB chorus and piano accompaniment. Back cover contains advertisement listing the content of the publisher's Patriotic Glee Book "Consisting of Nearly all the best Songs Choruses Glees & Quartetts that have been written since the commencement of the War." In Very Good Condition: disbound; 5-cm. tear from lower edge of second leaf not touching music; soiling and foxing; otherwise solid. This song by H.C. Work is very scarce. H.M. Higgins unknown
1862101108<p>New York: Van Evrie Horton & Co. 1862. 1862. Fair. - Octavo 10 inches high by 6-1/4 inches wide. Softcover bound in printed yellow wraps. The edges of the soiled covers are heavily chipped with several short tears and the spine is splitting. 14 pages. The edges of several pages are slightly chipped and there is a tear to the top edge of the pages. Good.</p><p>RARE.</p><p>The American publisher and politician Benjamin Wood 1820-1900 was the brother of U.S. Congressman and New York City Mayor Fernando Wood. He purchased the New York Daily News in 1860 but was shut down when the government suspended delivery through the postal system due to its support of the Confederacy. He was able to re-open the paper in 1863 and printed personal columns which the War Department claimed were used by Confederate spies to send coded communication to Confederate forces. Wood was elected as a U.S. Congressman from New York in 1861 serving until 1865. He subsequently served as a New York State Senator before being re-elected to the U.S. Congress.</p> New York: Van Evrie, Horton & Co., 1862. paperback
187015971Baltimore: Kelly Piet & Co. 1870. First edition. Hardcover. fair. History compiled by authors from official reports and diaries. 312 pages. Includes muster roll of all members. Bookstore stamp on rear flyleaf. Rose colored boards faded to tan on spine. Gold stamped titles and insignia. Scrape of finish at top of spine and cloth worn at top & bottom of spine and a scrape on rear board edge. Penciled name and 1871 date on preliminary page. Brown endpapers with a two-inch scrape on front pastedown & a small tear on flyleaf. Corner crease on a few pages. Print bled through on two pages. Book is straight and binding is tight. <br/><br/> Kelly, Piet & Co. hardcover
18371203140007Washington D.C. : Printed by Gales and Seaton 1837. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. Rebound in brown cloth-circa 1890. Gilt lettering on black spine label. p 734 ill. foldout map. Tight binding and good cover. Minimal shelfwear. Clean unmarked pages with toning. Foldout map is of the Seat of the Second Seminole War and is in crisp clean condition without tearing or excessive wear. Missing title page and the last pages 733-734. <br><br> Winfield Scott June 13 1786 May 29 1866 was a United States Army general who served on active duty as a general longer than any other man in American history and many historians rate him the best American commander of his time. Over the course of his forty-seven-year career he commanded forces in the War of 1812 the Mexican-American War the Black Hawk War the Second Seminole War and briefly the American Civil War conceiving the Union strategy known as the Anaconda Plan that would be used to defeat the Confederacy. He served as Commanding General of the United States Army for twenty years longer than any other holder of the office. In 1835 Jackson sent him to fight the Seminole and Creeks in Florida but he was deprived of materials and moved slowly. Jackson removed him from command to face a board of inquiry. The board promptly exonerated him with praise for his "energy steadiness and ability. Washington D.C. : Printed by Gales and Seaton hardcover
1870FE6237Albany N.Y: The Argus Company 1870. First Edition. HB. Brown blind stamped cloth gilt lettering on spine 8vo. 593 pp. including errata at rear. History of the 126th Regiment of New York State Volunteers in the Civil War. The 126th served from August 1862 to June 1865 with the Army of the Potomac. Spine appears to have been affected by moisture fraying head and heal of spine cloth torn 1 1/2" at top rear joint. Moisture stain bleeds through to text block at top of gutter not affecting text. Illustrated with maps. No marks in book binding solid though rear hinge cracked. Book condition Good. The Argus Company hardcover
1894SB8654NY: Dreyfus Publishing Co. 1894. Minimally marked retired library copy else very clean and tight; Front cover has a faded spot at the upper left corner from sticker removal and a faint moisture-stain along the bottom front and top rear edge; Decorative endpapers. Two light blue marks across the bottom edge of the textblock; Slightly age and shelf worn blue cloth binding gilt stamped decoration and lettering on front cover and down spine engraved decoration on front cover no library markings on binding. 610p. Index at end. Illustrated Cloth. Very Good. Illus. by 2000 Engravings/ M.B. Brady & Alexander Gardner reproduced photographs Taken from U.S. Government Phtographers. Folio. Ex-Library Hardcover. Dreyfus Publishing Co. Hardcover
186523320<p>Brigadier General William Cogswell offers a dramatic farewell message to the troops under his command in the Army of Georgia. A Salem Massachusetts lawyer Cogswell turned his law office into a recruiting station after learning the 6th Massachusetts had been attacked in Baltimore. He was first in last out in his Civil War service: In 24 hours he raised the first full company of the war Company C 2nd Massachusetts Volunteers and his brigade fought in the final battle of the war in Bentonville North Carolina. Despite his relative obscurity Cogswell's eloquence rivals the great farewell messages in military history.</p> <b>WILLIAM COGSWELL. CIVIL WAR.</b>Manuscript Document Signed. General Orders No. 14. Farewell to the Army of Georgia Near Washington D.C. June 9 1865. 1 p. 7¾ x 12 in.<p><b>Complete Transcript</b></p><p><i> Head Quarters 3rd Brigade 3d Div. 20th Army Corps </i></p><p><i> Near Washington D.C. 9th June 1865</i></p><p><i>General Orders</i></p><p><i>No. 14</i></p><p><i>Officers and Enlisted Men of the 3rd Brigade 3rd Division 20th Army Corps Army of Georgia.</i></p><p><i>In a few days your organization will be broken up. Some of you will go to your homes and the civil pursuit of life while others remain for still further duty in the West. </i></p><p><i>Your noble record the history of the deeds of valor you have performed and of the part you have taken in this "War of the great Rebellion" now so gloriously ended have preceded you to your homes while the West knows them already by heart. </i></p><p><i>Although I have been with you but six short months yet by your valor by your patience by your fortitude and by your courtesies I have learned to love and respect you and I shall part with you with sorrow and regret. </i></p><p><i>No part of my military life has been so pleasant as that which links its history with yours. </i></p><p><i>From the earliest of battle fields to the last grand blow at Bentonville N.C. your blood has stained Alas! too many a sod. </i></p><p><i>Quick soldierly in camp patient willing and obedient on the march brave in battle with never an inch of ground lost participating to an unusual extent and with unsurpassed valor in the last battle of the War – March 19 1865 – your record will be remembered wherever the "battles of the Potomac" are known or the "Campaign of Sherman" read. </i></p><p><i>That the pleasures and comforts of home may attend you that go that additional honor and laurels may await you that remain that an Almighty and good God may forever lead you in ways of pleasantness and paths of peace that industry and virtue may crown you with their rewards that all that good brave men deserve may be yours that those who remain may shortly be sent to home and friends and that the blessings of a kind heaven may always be with you wherever you go is the last best wish of your Brigade Commander.</i></p><p><i> Wm Cogswell</i></p><p><i> Bvt. Brig Gen Commanding</i></p><p><b>Historical Background</b></p><p><b>William Cogswell</b> 1838-1895 was the son of the founder of the Massachusetts Republican party. He left Dartmouth College and spent two years on a square-rigger sailing around the world. When he returned he attended Harvard Law School and became a lawyer in Salem Massachusetts. When word reached Salem that the 6th Massachusetts had been attacked in Baltimore on April 19 1861 Cogswell turned his law office into a recruiting station and raised Company C of the 2nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 24 hours. He went on to become its commander.</p><p>Though the regiment suffered heavy losses Cogswell's company distinguished themselves well at the Battle of Antietam. Cogswell was promoted from company to regimental commander. During the Battle of Chancellorsville Cogswell was seriously wounded which resulted in his missing the Battle of Gettysburg where the 2nd Massachusetts lost another commander resulting in Cogswell's promotion to colonel. Cogswell was brevetted brigadier general on December 15 1864 and took command of the 3rd brigade 3rd division of the 20th Corps a part of the Army of Georgia that participated in Sherman's Savannah Campaign better known as the March to the Sea.</p><p><b>Condition</b></p><p>Very good. Lower half of left margin somewhat tattered affecting only one word go edge wear at upper right half some toning. Superb for display.</p>
1862000019Boston Massachusetts and London: Oliver Ditson & Co. 1862. Very Good condition. Tiny chip to margin of two leaves text is not affected. Original brown cloth decorated in blind on the front and rear covers. Gilt stamping is still fairly bright and shiny. Subtitle: "With Piano Score Mainly to be Sung without Accompanimemt." Musical notation. Includes lyrics. This copy bears the embossed ownership stamp of the composer William Wolsieffer. Prof. Wolsieffer composed Abraham Lincoln's Funeral March c. 1865 for the piano forte a copy is in the Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana. He also composed The United States Polka for the piano forte and respectfully dedicated it to the United States Fire Company of Philadelphia in the Keffer Collection of Sheet Music Penn Library Special Collections. Keywords: Abraham Lincoln. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition. 12mo. 102pp. Oliver Ditson & Co. Hardcover
1844005544Washington D. C.: Bureau of Topograpic Engineers 1844. Book. Very Good -. Pamphlet. Large Octavo. Large 8vo. 3 pp. Large folding map "Chart of Detroit River from Lake Erie to Lake St. Clair." Senate Doc. 28th 1st Session Congress. Introductory Report p. 401 torn along seam. Map intact. Printer wrappers in protective sleeve. Bureau of Topograpic Engineers Paperback
1889FH6308Philadelphia: American Baptist Publication Society 1889. HB. Green cloth red design on front cover and red lettering on spine 12mo 208 pp. Very uncommon work by this author. A title aimed at young boys with a Civil War setting. Illustrated frontis and 4 full-page plates within text. Page 95-96 has a closed tear near top affecting text. No marks in book. Front hinge reinforced. Covers show considerable wear spine lettering very faded. Book condition Good. American Baptist Publication Society unknown
185613528N.p.: N.p. 1856. Paperback. Small 4to. Self-cover. 8pp. Very good. Slight overall age toning mainly to outer wrappers; occasional light foxing. Interesting compilation of extracts from Congressional speeches "by Southern members in which is avowed the purpose. of dissolving the Union and overturning the existing Federal Government." Slavery and the fugitive slave law crop up often and the troubled author concludes: "The shadows sir of the COMING STORM already darken our pathway. It will soon be upon us WITH ALL ITS FURY." Not in Sabin. N.p. paperback
185612908N.p.: N.p. 1856. Paperback. Small 4to. Self-cover. 7pp. Uncut. Good plus. Moderately age toned mainly to outer wrappers. This author's take on why it's not in the South's best interest to secede. North and South are "the protector and protected. The inherent weakness of the South is sheltered by the power and vigor of the North." Unusual. Not in Dornbusch or Sabin. N.p. paperback
18750008080Washington DC : Gibson Brothers 1875. First edition. sewn wrappers. Good. 8vo 81 pages yellow wrappers soiled worn. <br/><br/>Compiled from the official records of the offices of the Adjutant-general and the Surgeon-general U.S.A. by J.W. Wells. Rev. and pub. by N.A. Strait 1875. Giving the number killed wounded and missing in each of the important battles Union troops engaged. Number of troops in the Mexican War 1846-48. An alphabetical list of the revolutionary battles with dates. Gibson Brothers unknown
1862664Washington DC: 37th Congress 3d Session 1862. Paperback. 8vo. Self-cover. 7pp. Very good. A report similar to Isaac Arnold's but more so from the military perspective. Webster served with the 1st Regiment of the Illinois Light Artillery. 37th Congress, 3d Session paperback
1863055988Cincinnati: Moore Wilstach Keys & Co. 1863. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 12mo. 476 4 pages. Hardcover bound in original green publisher's cloth. The binding shows some rubbing and wear and the corners are bumped. Inner hinges secure. There is some damping at the bottom edge of the frontis map. Text is a little toned. Text block is sound. <br/> <br/> Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co. hardcover
190094213G.P.O. January 1900. Hardcover. Poor. front and back covers and spine badly affected by water staining and mildew which has been eradicated later pages lightly stuck together in places; good for reference and candidate for rebinding G.P.O., hardcover
1892E3093London: T. Fisher Unwin 1892. 1st ed. . Hardcover. VG/No Jacket. 324 pages. Tales of sea adventure in the later part of the Civil War when smugglers attempted to run the Union blockades between Mexico Texas and other gulf states. Dark maroon cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. VG/No Jacket. Firm binding remains of bookplate on front endpaper. Rear endpaper has small sticker of The Brick Row Book Shop on Guadalupe Street in ustin. Item #: E3093. SAVE MORE Additional books in the same order ship for FREE via Standand Shipping. T. Fisher Unwin hardcover
1883067985Philadelphia PA: Grant Faires and Rodgers 1883. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. Green cloth decorated in black lettered in gilt. Lightly rubbed corners spine extremities a bit rubbed as well with shallow loss at heel. Minimally ex-library with institutional stamp on main title and book plate mounted inside front cover dried glue residue inside back cover did not circulate. Firm binding front flyleaf showing weak hinge with some loss along binding edge and verso repair of short closed tear with archival tape. viii351 pp. Text block edges typically a bit tanned by age. Inscribed by author to the National Tribune in the Reference Library of which this copy resided until deaccessioned full signature Jos. R. C. Ward. Exceptionally scarce in any case with signed copies legitimately qualifying as rare. Grant, Faires and Rodgers Hardcover
186427535Boston: Geo. C. Rand & Avery Printers 1864. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. A very good or better copy folded. 14 pp. 8vo. A report on the progress of supporting the families of those serving in the Civil War living in Ward Eleven in Boston Massachusetts now the South End. Scarce. Not at AAS. OCLC shows two copies: Mass. Hist. Soc. and Univ. Ill. Geo. C. Rand & Avery, Printers unknown
183430732War Office. 1834. Hardcover. Good. 1834 printing. Rebound in recent sturdy red buckram. The text is complete with only light foxing to the edges of a few of the pages. The original blue paper covers are still attached within the rebinding. ; 691 pages . War Office hardcover
189112118HMSO 1891. 1st Edition. . Book Book Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. HMSO 1891. 1st Edition . Very Good/No Jacket. Bound in maroon cloth boards in VG condition. 179pp. Contents age-toned and there are pencil markings in the text. HMSO hardcover
189088522London England: Printed by Harrison and Sons St. Martin's Lane For Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1890. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. Good. Octavo. Royal blue cloth over boards double-ruled in blind. Scuffing to boards and rubbing to extremities. Chapters include: Duties of Troops on Defense of Works; Field Observatories; The Steam Sapper; Camping Arrangements; Hutting; Water Supply; Norton's Abyssinian Tube Wells; Boring for Water; Boning Levelling and Taking Sections; Roads. 38 Plates. Fabulous drawings diagrams 92 pp. including Index and three pages of advertisements for "Works Prepared in the Intelligence Division of the War Office." including rear pastedown endpaper. Pages age-tanned. Printed by Harrison and Sons, St. Martin's Lane, For Her Majesty's Stationery Office hardcover
