Single leaf, entirely in ink manuscript on lined paper. Girard's name and rank written on the otherwise blank verso. Old horizontal folds, Very Good. Admiral Bell, born in North Carolina, remained loyal to the Union, and was appointed fleet captain of the West Gulf Squadron under Admiral Farragut. Bell raised..... More

[Charleston? 1861]. Broadside, 8-1/4" x 10-1/2". Verse printed in two columns, separated by a double rule. Four stanzas. Blank corners with light spotting suggest prior matting on verso. Very Good. BAL's photograph depicts this broadside poem in poor condition, with much chipping, and thus does not do it justice. Timrod's..... More

Washington, D.C. McGill & Witherow, Printers and Stereotypers, 1866. Original printed yellow title wrappers [minor wear]. 39, [1 blank] pp. Stitched. Rubberstamp on front wrapper, else a clean and Very Good copy. Warmoth [1842-1931], born in Illinois,was admitted to the Bar in 1860. During the War he fought for the..... More