Description: This is a rare, Civil War-era songbook, "ARMY AND NAVY MELODIES - A Collection of Hymns and Tunes, Religious and Patriotic" selected by J.W. Dadmun and Arthur B. Fuller (Chaplain of the 16th Regiment, Mass. Volunteers). 1862 1st edition; J.P. Magee / Boston; E. Goodenough / New York. Exceedingly scarce with its original patriotic front cover in color. Softcover. This copy contains the first songbook appearance of the iconic Civil War fight song "BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC" by Julia Ward Howe (following its first-ever appearance in the February, 1862 issue of "The Atlantic Monthly"). Also included is "THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER" by Francis Scott Key, "America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)," "Song of the Negro Boatman" by John Greenleaf Whittier, "Stars and Stripes," "The American Eagle," "Rally Round the Flag, Boys," "Soldier's Funeral Hymn," "Sumter's Flag," "March to the Battle Field," "Take Your Gun and Go," and many more. The songbook measures 6 3/4" tall x 4 3/8" wide.
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Hudson, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-12-10T20:59:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.92 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Boston and New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: J.W. Dadmun, Arthur B. Fuller (selected by)
Publisher: J.P Magee
Topic: Music
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Songbook
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1862