Lot 655

Small Library of Civil War Books

Estimate: $250 - $500

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Small Library of books relating to the Civil War, dating from 1865–1900s. Lot includes the following: The American Conflict' by Horace Greeley, Vols. 1-2, as a "History of The Great Rebellion; its causes, incidences, and results: intended to exhibit especially its politcal and moral phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery", Pub. O.D. Case and Company, Hartford, Conn., 1866; // Group of Civil War Women and Home Front literature, includes: One one of earliest woman soldier memoirs, 'The Nurse and Spy in the Union Army' by S. Emma E. Edmonds, with illustrations, Pub. Hartford, Conn.,1865; 'Women of the War' by Frank Moore, illsutrated with steel engravings, Pub. Hartford, Conn., 1866; 'Love Under Fire' by Randall Parrish, A. C. McClurg & Co, Chicago, 1911. // James Moore, M.D. - 'Kilpatrick and Our Cavalry' book with veteran ownership stamp. // Two Benjamin F. Butler books, includes: 'General Butler in New Orleans - History of the Administration of the Department of the Gulf' by James Parton, published by Mason Brothers, 1864 (wartime publication) and 'Butler's Book' by Benjamin F. Butler, A.M. Thayer and Co., Boston, Mass., 1892. General Benjamin F. Butler was one of the Civil War's most controversial Union commanders, infamous for his harsh occupation of New Orleans (including the notorious "Woman Order") and later political career as a Radical Republican congressman. // Seven books of Memoirs or Memorials to Union Generals of the Civil War. To include: 1.  Johnson, Richard. Memoir of Maj.-Gen. George H. Thomas. Philadelphia. Lippincott & Co. 1881. Ex Lib. with stamps to title page. Decorated and gilt cloth cover. 8vo.  2. Burr & Hinton. Little Phil and his Troopers. The Life of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan... Providence, R.I. J. and R. Reid. 1888. Decorated and gilt pale green cloth. 8vo.  3. Coppée, Henry. Grant and His Campaigns: A Military Biography. NewYork. Charles Richardson. 1866. Steel engravings throughout. Ads at end. Embossed and gilt cloth binding. 8vo.  4-6 Three volumes by the Boston City Council, similarly bound in cloth, with the seal of Boston in gilt on the front covers. For Grant, Porter, and Sheridan. 1889-1891. All with engraved portrait frontispieces. 7. New York Monuments Commission. In Memoriam Henry Warner Slocum 1826-1894 Albany. Lyon Company, Printers. 1904. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Illustrated. Folding maps (in fine shape). Gilt decorated green cloth. Quarto. // Group of Early Postwar Histories and Veterans Memorial postwar publications, includes: 'Life and Naval Career of Vice Admiral David Glascoe Farragut' by Rev. P. C. Headley, pub. William H. Appleton, New York, 1865; 'Chronicles of the Great Rebellion', pub. A. Winch, Phila., PA, 1867; 'Soldiers and Citizens Album - Biographical Record', "with portraits of solders and prominent citizens", pub. Grand Army Publishing Co, Chicago, Ill., 1888, with gilt edges. // Two Early Postwar Naval and Military Histories, includes: 'History of the 60th Regiment N.Y.S.V., by Richard Eddy, Chaplain, pub. by author, Phila., PA, 1864, and 'The Iron Hearted Regiment' by James H. Clark, published Albany, NY, 1865. // 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War' by Louis Shephaerd Moat, Pub. New York, 1895; 'Matthew B. Brady, America's First Great Photographer' by Wayne Youngblood and Ray Bonds, Pub. Chartwell Books, 2008; and an antique 'Washington Album' complete with lithographic illustrations and landmarks covering Washington, D.C., circa 1890. // Henry Morford - The Days of Shoddy: A Novel of the Great Rebellion in 1861. Cover imprinted T. B. Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia. // 'Historic Records of the Fifth New York Cavalry', 2nd Edition, dated 1865. Accounts of First Ira Harris Guard, written by Rev. Louis N. Boudrye. 
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'The Nurse and Spy in the Union Army' H 8-3/8 in. W 6 in. D 2 in.
Butler's Book: H 9-3/4 in. W 6-7/8 in. D 2-1/2 in.
General Butler in New Orleans: H 8-1/4 in. W 6 in. 
Soldiers and Citzens Album: H 10-3/8 in. W 9 in. D 2-1/8 in.
60th Regiment: H 7-3/4 in. W 5 in.
The Iron Hearted Reg.: H 7-1/2 in.W 4-7/8 in.

Condition

Group of Civil War Women and Home Front Literature: Varied wear commensurate with age and use; overall fair to excellent condition. 'Nurse and Spy' contains page punctures to the edges, primarily towards last section of book. See photos for reference. Contact us for specific condition requests. // James Moore - Kilpatrick and our Cavalry: Minor imperfections. Overall excellent. // Benjamin F. Butler Books - New Orleans Wartime Publication and Autobiography: Overall excellent condition, minor imperfections commensurate with age and use. See photos for reference, and contact us for specific condition requests. // Seven Books of Memorials to Union Generals Civil War: All are in very good collectible condition. The volume on Grant and his Campaigns with some spine damage. See photos. // Early Postwar Histories and Veterans Memorial Postwar Publications: Overall good condition, with varied wear commensurate with age and use. Spine cover to 'Soldiers and Citizens' is lacking, gilt well-preserved.// Two Wartime and Immediate Postwar New York Regimental Histories: Overall excellent condition, with minor imperfections commensurate with age and use. See photos for reference. // Morford: Excellent original condition with minor losses to bottom of outer spine. // Fifth New York Cavalry: Excellent original condition overall, with minor imperfections to cover and light rippling to pages.

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