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CHARLES MAGNUS SONG SHEET VERSE - C-1861 (5" x 8") "Weep Not, Comrades, For Me"  dealing with the Battle of First Manassas this beautiful piece starts with an except from a Union soldier's diary telling of the sorry tale of the soldier's friend dying in his arms and with his last breath speaking these patriotic words "Weep not for me, comrades, I die for our Country's loved Liberty". Inspired verse follows. Very light toning along edges otherwise near mint condition. Magnus was the best known period publisher of fine paper engravings.
$ 115.
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CHARLES MAGNUS CAVALRY LETTERHEAD - C-1861-63 (5 1/4" X 8 1/4") folded patriotic letterhead stationery titled " Advance Guard Cavalry - Near Alexandria, Va."  showing 13 Cavalrymen on advanced guard. Beautiful color typical of the quality items that Charles Magnus produced. Some extremely light soiling on paper and light toning along edges, otherwise exceptional condition.
$ 75.
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1862 - PUNCH MAGAZINE - BRITISH VIEW OF THE WAR WITH CARTOONS - September 27, 1862 edition of the English Magazine 'PUNCH' . 9" x 11 3/4" format - 10 pages including full page cartoon titled "THE OVERDUE BILL" showing a soldier (Southern) handing Lincoln a promissory note for his earlier forcast of ending the War in 90 days. Very good condition with only some uneven edges and some separation at the seam (fold). I will be listing more of these, all of which have cartoons of the U.S. Civil War.
$ 26.
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1855 PLAYBILL / BROADSIDE - BOSTON MUSEUM THEATRE - Sharp looking Broadside (approx. 6 1/4" x 18 3/8") for the Boston Museum Theatre advertising the November 1, 1855 show 'Adrienne'. It is in Very Good Condition with only a small hole around the second floor of the Theatre Engraving (can barely see it due to the darkness of the engraving). Good Theatre History.
$ 85.
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1866 I.R.S. LETTER - Yes, the I.R.S. was active in the Civil War Period. Written on I.R.S. Stationary this is simply a request for stationary and schedule vouchers. Paper is in very good condition with exception of a brown paper strip mounted to the reverse side for what appears to be some kind of mount.
$ 22.
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7TH MARYLAND INFANTRY SOLDIER'S MEMORIAL - 19" x 23 7/8" Memorial for a good unit. Printed by Major & Knapp of New York in 1864, there are some condition problems due to the framing and storage with spotting, soiling and some tears with old repairs on the reverse of which the worst is in top center. Some of their engagements include: Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomy Creek, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Hatcher's Run, Five Forks, Appomottox C.H.. The comments on the Memorial include many Killed, Wounded and POW's. Fair Condition but hard to find Maryland Memorials.
$ 230.
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1860 SHEET MUSIC - "I WISH I WAS IN DIXIE'S LAND" - Dated 1860 the famous "Southern Anthum". by Jean Manns. Published by Firth & Ponds - New York. This particular copy was sold from the Doebele & Strengson Music Dealers on 213 Summit Street in Toledo, Ohio, their stamp being on the front cover. The owners name is also written in period pencil on the front cover Mary E. Howell (?) of the Michigan Female Acadamy in Lansing, Mi. Condition is very good. Appears to have been in a bound edition.
SOLD
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CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER - THE CHARLESTON MERCURY - January 7, 1865 - 2 page issue. Crude poor quality paper in this edition shows what the Confederate population was forced to use due to the lack of good materials near the end of the War. Included in this issue along with a number of interesting ads is: The Battle of Franklin-an Authentic Account; The Confederate Congress; Speech of Captain Semmes (Capt. of the CSS Alabama); Sherman's Movements. Paper is solid but poor quality ink has bled through the poor quality paper. Some soiling as can be seen in photos.
$ 105.
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16TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY CONFEDERATE DOCUMENT - Dated Rapidan River, Nov. 30, 1863 This Commutation of Ration Document for Sgt. W. J. Freeman of Co. D while on furlough. Filled in with period ink on typical poor quality CS brown paper, document is in very good condition.
$ 65.
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1839 MAP OF MID-ATLANTIC STATES - 11 5/8" x 17 1/2" hand colored map from the 1839 Mitchell's Atlas of School & Family Geography showing New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, most of Virginia and most of North Carolina. Condition is good but has approx. a 1 1/2" of separation at the fold and is soiled and stained. ""Entered According to Act of Congress in the Year 1839 by S. Augustus Mitchell in the Clerck's Office in the District Court of Connecticut"
$ 68.
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1866 HANDBOOK FOR THE WALTER A. WOOD'S MOWER AND SELF-RAKE REAPER - Manufactured by the Remington Agricultural Works in Ilion, NY.  - 24 page manual showing spare parts, instructions for use and testimonials. Early agricultural literature from a Civil War Arms maker. Condition is good with exception of soiling, and chewed / worn edges.
$ 47.
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1862 FLYER OF ENTRIES FOR A REAPING MACHINE COMPETITION - Held in Ayrshire, England on Sept. 19, 1862 this one page flyer(folded), shows the list of 29 entries for this competition. Early agricultural document. Good condition with exception of some light soiling.
$ 22.
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1858 MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE HANDBOOK - 3 7/8" X 6"  36 pages - Offices in Newark, NJ & New York - Glossy white covers, gives all the information on policies, payments, tables, etc. Good pre-War item for the Insurance salesman. Very Good Condition with exception of minor expected soiling to cover.
$ 24.
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REPORT OF BRIG. GENERAL HENRY M. NAGLEE - 1863 Collins, Printer - Philadelphia.  15 pgs. - Part taken by his brigade in the Seven Days from June 26 to July 2, 1862. Includes his report and the General Orders that were issued. Good condition but foxing and staining on the pages. Some separation on the seam.
$ 65.
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1861 MENU FOR THE 5TH AVENUE HOTEL - Kind of a neat period piece. This is the dinner menu for the 5th Avenue Hotel in New York for Friday, June 14, 1861. The front cover shows the hotel and inside includes the time schedules for meals, the actual menu itself and on the bach page is a complete wine list with prices. Condition is good although there is age toning around the edges.
$ 27.
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CONFEDERATE TREASURERS CHECKS - 2 blank checks and stubs from the Treasurer of the Confederate States, Richmond. Very good condition with exception of a small hole between the top check and its stub. (6 1/2" x 12")
$ 45.
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SONGSHEET - "BRAGG-A-BOO" - 1863 by E.W. Locke, Army Poet and Balladist. Pokes fun at Confederate Gen. Bragg and Morgan in Kentucky and Tennessee. Music and Lyrics. (6 1/2" x 9 7/8"). Very good condition.
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CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER - THE CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER - Charleston, SC March 27, 1863   4 pages  Includes War news and many ads which include Military notices and slave notices. Good condition but is some places weak at the folds. Looks to have come from a bound volume. Good rag material.
$ 105.
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CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER - DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER - Richmond, Virginia  October 15, 1862  2 pgs. News on the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, Castle Thunder Prison, purchasing steamers for Confederate service, slave notices and more. Paper is a bit yellowed and has some rough edges, otherwise OK.
$ 110.
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PRESIDENTIAL LAND GRANT - 1851 - For military service - awarded 162 acres to Benjamin F. Harris of Captain Stoves Company in the First Kentucky Cavalry. Land is in the State of Missouri. Signed for President Millard Fillmore by Secretary Alexander McCormick May 20, 1851. Good condition but some fading of the ink.
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PRESIDENTIAL LAND GRANT - 1851 - For military service - awarded 160 acres to Bernard McNally, a private in Captain Charleton's Company in the First Pennsylvania Volunteers. Land is in the State of Missouri. Signed for President Millard Fillmore by Secretary Alexander McCormick May 20, 1851. Good condition but some fading of the ink. Seal caused a fold in the document.
$ 78.
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