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Wed, Feb 11, 2026 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 304
Civil War Regimental History Books For New York and New Jersey 5
Estimate: $150 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
Five regimental history books for New York and New Jersey to include: 1. Willson, Mrs. Arabella M. Disaster, Struggle, Triumph. The Adventures of 1000 "Boys In Blue"...Dedicated to the 126th Regiment of New York State Volunteers. Albany. 1870. Illustrated. Full green pebble cloth 8vo. 2. Hussey and Todd. History of the Ninth Regiment (Eighty-Third N.Y. Volunteers). 1845-1888.New York. 1889. Brown cloth Embossed in black and gilt to front cover and spine. 8vo. 3. Van Santvoord, D.D., C.The One Hundred and Twentieth RegimentNew York State Volunteers...Rondout, NY. 1894. Frontis. Blue cloth with gilt decorated spine. 8vo. 4. Tevis and Marquis (compilers). 1861-1911. The History of the Fighting Fourteenth. New York. 1911. Illustrated. Blue cloth with embossed cover illustration (in blue, red, black, and white) and text. Quarto. 5. Baquet, Camille. History of The First Brigade, New Jersey Volunteers from 1861 to 1865. Trenton. 1910. Ex-Lib. Denver Public. Illustrated. Blue cloth with gilt cover and spine. 8vo.
Condition
Willson's 126th is in fair condition, showing evidence of having been sored in damp conditions. Wrinkled and dampstained covers. The text block is remarkably ok, with no "stuck" pages. 9th Reg. book is good-very good with edge wear and chipping at the spine ends. Pages are toned. Book is a bit shaken, but ok. 120th Reg. book is in very good condition with only light wear. Fighting 14th book is in very good condition. Very light wear and clean and nice inside. The NJ 1st Brigade book is in good- condition, with usual ex-lib stamps and label, but the text block is startting to shed signatures. Nothing missing.
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