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Published by Charles Magnus, New York, 1864
Seller: Back Creek Books LLC, ABAA/ILAB, Annapolis, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Hand-colored lithograph headpiece (illustrator). Patriotic Union Civil War song sheet with three verses, beginning: "Draw comrades draw the bright sabre again, Let the crack of rifle for ever be heard." The hand-colored headpiece is a view of the City of Richmond from across the James River, with the Confederate Capitol prominently in the center (Magnus 61, per Wolf). Charles Magnus was a German immigrant printing entrepreneur who produced city views as well as views of camps and hospitals during the Civil War. He is well known for his postal covers and song sheets as well. Ref. WOLF 656. Near fine condition with a small chip to top right corner. Single leaf approximately 5" x 8".
Published by Charles Magnus, New York, 1864
Seller: Back Creek Books LLC, ABAA/ILAB, Annapolis, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Condition: Fine condition. Hand-colored lithograph headpiece (illustrator). A sentimental Union Civil War song sheet with three verses and a chorus. . The hand-colored headpiece is a view of the City of Richmond from across the James River, with the Confederate Capitol prominently in the center (Magnus 61, per Wolf). Charles Magnus was a German immigrant printing entrepreneur who produced city views as well as views of camps and hospitals during the Civil War. He is well known for his postal covers and song sheets as well. Ref. WOLF 1463a. Single leaf approximately 5" x 8".
Published by J. Magee, Philadelphia, 1864
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Octavo lettersheet (ca 8" x 5"); bifolium; printed in blue and red on white coated stock on top page only. Fine. A patriotic song in thirteen stanzas, celebrating Sheridan's victory over Jubal Early's Confederate troops at Cedar Creek, in the northern Shenandoah Valley, in late 1864. This was one of the decisive battles of the War, and it is described colorfully here. Though no music is included, the chorus, repeated with variations throughout the song - "Get out of the way, says Phil to Early / You've come too late to get the Valley," etc - suggests it was meant to be sung to the popular minstrel tune "Ole Dan Tucker.".