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Lot 158:
Description
Antique 1860s Album of Remembrance kept by F. Dunlap, begun January 11, 1860, with entries dated 1860 to 1864. Contains poems, passages, and letters of encouragement from women friends and relatives, including notes from those going off to war with friends and their units. The inside cover bears the name William K. Dunlap (possibly 1844-1882, Ohio). Entries mention Dan W. Williams, who served with the 61st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) and was wounded at Gettysburg, and Edward A. Bennett (E.A.B.), who served with the 11th Michigan from Co. B, 9th Michigan Regiment. Occasional photographs of young women appear with names written beneath. Leather cover with mother-of-pearl inlay and floral design; gilt-edged pages. Also includes a black memorial card for Mrs. Maria Lanpher of Philadelphia, PA, who died April 13, 1888, with dove, Bible, flowers, and verse.
Condition report:
Cover is detached. Foxing to pages. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $20 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5-10 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
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