Civil War Soldier’s Pocket Book / SOLD

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Civil War Soldier’s Pocket Book

Philadelphia, 1862

Published by the Presbyterian Board of Publication

 

The Soldier’s Pocket Book, a compact devotional volume prepared specifically “for the defenders of their country” during the height of the war. Issued in 1862 by the Presbyterian Board of Publication of Philadelphia, this book was intended to be carried by Union soldiers in the field, offering prayers, moral guidance, and spiritual comfort.

 

Bound in original green cloth with gilt title “The Soldier’s Pocket Book” on the cover. Interior pages include the 1862 Soldier’s Calendar and publisher’s title page. Pocket religious books such as this were widely distributed by churches and relief organizations and represent an important aspect of Civil War soldier life beyond the battlefield.

 

A desirable example of Union soldier devotional literature and an evocative artifact of the wartime home-front effort to sustain morale and faith.

 

Comes housed in 6 inch x 8 inch riker display case with blue velvet backing and descriptive card.

 

Inventory Number: HIS 288

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A textured green cover of a book titled "The Soldier's Pocket Book" with gold embossed lettering and an ornate border design.
Open book showing the title page: "Prepared for The Defenders of Their Country" by the Presbyterian Board of Publication, 821 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. "1861" and "$1.25" are noted.
An open book displays its title "The Soldier's Pocket-Book" and introductory text addressed to soldiers, with publication and copyright information on the left page.
A closed, textured green book with an embossed oval and geometric border pattern on the cover.
Open booklet showing "The Soldier's Calendar" for 1862 on the left page and "The Soldier's Pocket-Book" title page on the right, published in Philadelphia.
An open book displaying pages 24 and 25 of the Book of Psalms, with Psalm 103 starting on the left page and Psalm 103 continuing on the right page.

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