Civil War 1861 Pocket Bible Stenciled to James L Hardy NH 8th Infantry

This is a Civil War period pocket bible stenciled inside as belonging to James L. Hardy, a New Hampshire native born in Hollis. Hardy lived in Amherst when he enlisted in "E" Company, NH 8th Infantry in October 1861 and was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in April of the next year. At the time of his promotion he was transferred to "A" Company, and discharged six months later for disability. Hardy moved to Wilton after the war. The bible's first page has a very light pencil signature of Hardy, and the title page states that this version of the New Testament was published in New York in 1861 by the American Bible Society. IMAGE OF HARDY IS ADDED AS REFERENCE, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE OF THE BIBLE, NOR IS IT OWNED BY US.

Circa 1861.

Approximately 3-3/4" height and 2-1/2" width and 7/8" depth.

Leather bound, gilt-edged paper book; velvet and silk (removable bookmark).

Leather loop and thong to keep cover closed.

JAS. L. HARDY stenciled on both inside and back cover.

This is from a Civil War era collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX07 LCEJX 7/10 LBIEX4/16 SLCEJX5/16

7 (Very Fine): Cover has taken the brunt of the wear but there are no markings, discoloration or tears on interior pages.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.