11-18-201211-18-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2621BBoston
November 18, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Godfrey, John Franklin (1839-1885) Civil War Archive:

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$1,200$1,000
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2621BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Godfrey, John Franklin (1839-1885) Civil War Archive: A collection of approximately forty original letters from the Maine resident and Union soldier, a framed period photograph of Godfrey with his men, a belt and buttons from his uniform, and The Civil War Letters of Captain John Franklin Godfrey, Portland Maine: Ascensius Press, 1993.
From the introduction: "[Godfrey] was a good observer and a frequent critic of military leaders. [...] [He] lived through, and participated in, some of the most exciting events in American history. His war letters, [...] even with the occasional missing word or portion offer lively testament."
Estimate $900-1,200

Keywords

John Franklin Godfrey, John Franklin, Maine, Ascensius Press, observer and a frequent critic