Bidspirit auction | CIVIL WAR MAGNUS SONG SHEET

CIVIL WAR MAGNUS SONG SHEET AFRICAN AMERICAN - Civil War Charles Magnus song sheet published c1863 during the American Civil War. This sheet depicts two slaves standing on the bank of a river and watching the approach of Union gunboats. Below this are the lyrics to the 1862 song ”Kingdom Coming” also known as ”Year of Jubilo”, a pro Unionist song with lyrics from the viewpoint of enslaved people in Confederate Territory celebrating their freedom as Union military forces approach. Charles Magnus is well known for the song sheets, maps, and patriotic illustrations for stationery printed during the Civil War. This sheet measures 8” x 5”. In-house shipping is available. Pickup is Thursday, Oct. 19 and Friday Oct. 20 from 10 am to 1 pm in Carroll, Ohio 43112 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all bidders unless exempt. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bidding platform.