Original Civil War–Era Pocket Book: The Proverbs, Dated 1862–1863 / SOLD

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Original Civil War–Era Pocket Book: The Proverbs, Dated 1862–1863

 

A personal Civil War–period religious keepsake: an original pocket-size edition of The Proverbs, published during the war years and dated 1862, retaining a period handwritten presentation on the front blank page.

 

The inscription reads:

“To my son,

J. Butler Merwin from his Mother

1863”

 

The book remains in very good original condition for a wartime devotional carried by soldiers and families alike. Such pocket religious texts were commonly issued or sent from home to soldiers, serving both as moral guidance and as a tangible connection to loved ones during active service.

 

Sgt. James B. Merwin, 15th Regiment, Veterans Reserve Corps. The Veterans Reserve Corps (formerly the Invalid Corps) was composed of experienced soldiers who continued service after wounds or illness rendered them unfit for front-line duty.

 

A fine, intimate example of one of the most personal of all relics of the Civil War material culture – illustrating the intersection of faith, family, and military service during America’s greatest national conflict.

 

Comes housed in 12 x 8 riker display case with blue velvet and descriptive card.

 

Inventory Number: IDE 314

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An old book opened to a handwritten inscription reading "J. Butler Merwin from his Mother May 1863.
A small, worn book titled "The Proverbs" is displayed against blue fabric, accompanied by a label detailing its Civil War history and dedication from a mother to her son in 1863.
A worn, black leather-bound book with ornate patterns and the title "The Proverbs" embossed in gold lettering on the cover.
A worn, embossed black leather book cover with decorative patterns, viewed from above against a white background.
An old book opened to a handwritten inscription reading "J. Butler Merwin from his Mother May 1863.
Title page of a book titled "The Proverbs," translated from Hebrew, published by the American Bible Society in 1862 in New York.
An old book open to a page with faint handwriting that reads, "1 chapter for each day of the month." Text from another page is partially visible on the right.
A closed, old black leather-bound book with gold-edged pages and "The Souvenir" written in gold lettering on the cover, photographed against a white background.

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