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Lot 56

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR POCKET BIBLE CARRIED BY LT. COL. JOHN C. BIGELOW 134TH REGT. ILLINOIS VOL. INFANTRY
New Testament, published by American Bible Society, New York, 1861, black morocco, clasp damaged, flyleaf signed faintly in pencil 'John C. Bigelow' with two other signatures, inscribed in ink to back 'John C Bigelow, let this Book be your guid [sic] where ever you go Jenny (?) B'; with research material on Bigelow including a biography and copies of his army files (a lot)


OTHER NOTES
John Bigelow, a 27 year old merchant from Chicago joined the 134th Regiment on 31 May, 1864. He was mustered out on 25 October, 1864 after serving for 100 days. The 134th Regt. was used for Guard and Garrison duty at Columbus, Kentucky.

Estimate $200 - $400

Unsold
Militaria

AUCTION
Sale: LJ5647
11:00am - 22 July 2012
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

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CONTACT
Giles Moon
info@leonardjoel.com.au


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