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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1068

Civil War: Chamberlain, Joshua L. (1828-1914). American college professor, volunteered during Civil War; while having no previous education in military strategy, Chamberlain exhibited great perception in the field and exemplary bravery and fortitude; for his actions during the Battle of Gettysburg, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor; near death, he was promoted to Brigadier-General for his gallantry before Petersburg; brevetted to rank of Major-General by Lincoln after Skirmish on Quaker Road; commanded Union troops at surrender ceremonies for Robert E. Lee's infantry at Appomattox; Governor of Maine (1867-1871), President of Bowdoin College (1871-1883). Autographed Book. A copy of "Maine at Gettysburg: Report of Maine Commissioners", Lakeside Press, Portland ME, 1898; Autograph "Joshua L. Chamberlain" on photo plate of the "Little Round Top"-20th Maine Monument. The very scarce Report, 8vo, quarter leather with pebbled board and gilt illustration, contains a number of photo plates of the monuments and a map of the cavalry engagement at Gettysburg; 602pp. The book is Very Good, the autograph in strong ink and a good hand.

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