Civil War New Testament / Sold

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Civil  War New Testament – Inventory Number: HIS 100 / SOLD Pocket New Testament in hardcover with a patriotic insert glued to the inside of the front cover. It depicts an American Flag and banner with the dedication “to the defenders of their country! Presented by the New York Bible Society 1864.” These were purchased by that organization and distributed to the troops. There is significant wear to the bible, but the binding is still solid, and was likely carried in the field by a union soldier. *To purchase this item directly with a credit card, please click on this link.   Inventory Number: HIS 100 / SOLD

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A Civil War New Testament hardcover book with a dark, embossed cover, showing signs of damage and fraying along the spine and edges. Sold.
The Civil War New Testament, sold and published in 1864 by the New York Bible Society, is open to its dedication page and the first page of Matthew, featuring visible text and an illustration of the American flag.
Close-up of the worn spine of "Civil War New Testament / Sold," showing peeling edges, frayed fabric, and partially missing paper labels.
An open Civil War New Testament, sold, displays two yellowed pages of the Gospel According to St. John with dense column text, worn edges, and a small missing corner on the right page.
A Civil War New Testament, opened to handwritten lowercase letters a–k in cursive with ink stains above, and printed text visible opposite.
A worn Civil War New Testament with a patterned cover, peeling spine, exposed pages, and tattered edges lies closed on a white background.
A worn Civil War New Testament with a dark, frayed cover and yellowed pages, viewed from the side against a plain white background.

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