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Auction: 284 - Bond, Share & Americana Mailbid & Internet Exclusive
Lot: 1187

Sheet Music: Union Songs Unusual trio of songs for the boys in blue. Features "Taps," being a poetic meditation of the military lights-out song, possibly intended to be sung to the famous tune. 11.5" x 9.25", with a wonderful tinted cover engraved by C.W. Clinton, printed by Anson D.F. Randolph, NYC. Middle pages loose but present. Very light foxing, mainly on cover, otherwise VG. With a sheet of 8vo stationery imprinted on verso with "Union Forever," printed by Charles Magnus, NYC, with wonderful tinted image of soldiers toasting. VG/F. Finally with "The Faded Coat of Blue," listed as item 72, printed on an 8vo sheet by Lynn & Co, NYC. Edge wear, chipped at top, VG. Estimate US$ 40-50

Estimate
$40 to $50