(CIVIL WAR MUSIC) Howe Julia Ward Battle Hymn of the Republ

Sale 2533 - Lot 83

Price Realized: $ 1,625

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Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500

(CIVIL WAR--MUSIC.) Howe, Julia Ward. Battle Hymn of the Republic, Adapted to the Favorite Melody of "Glory Hallelujah." 5 pages on 3 detached sheets, 13 1/4 x 10 inches; light offsetting; early owner's signature on engraved title page. Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1862

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First separate edition of the theme song of the Civil War with Howe's words set to music; second state with price changed from "2 1/2" to "3." Dichter & Shapiro, page 111; Fuld, pages 131-5. We find no other first editions at auction since a copy brought $250 in 1972.