(CIVIL WAR MUSIC) Group of 82 Civil War era songsheets

Sale 2486 - Lot 263

Price Realized: $ 2,375

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Estimate: $ 2,500 - $ 3,500

(CIVIL WAR--MUSIC.) Group of 82 Civil War-era songsheets. Most in color, most illustrated, almost all on military or patriotic themes; various sizes, but most around 8 x 5 inches; various conditions but most without substantial flaws. Vp, circa 1860s

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67 of these were printed by Charles Magnus of New York, including a few duplicates. Among the other publishers are Mumford & Co. of Cincinnati; William A. Pond & Co. of New York; G.P. Hardwick of Washington; Johnson of Philadelphia; and H. De Marsan of New York. One highlight is Stephen Foster's "We've a Million in the Field," published by S.T. Gordon. A complete list is available upon request.