CIVIL WAR POCKET BIBLE THAT SAVED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER’S LIFE.

CIVIL WAR POCKET BIBLE THAT SAVED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER’S LIFE. This is a wonderful “wounded relic” with great provenance. This grouping consists of an 1860 printed Bible with a New Orlean’s Bible Society presentation pasted inside front cover. The Bible still retains the impacted .58 Cal. U.S. 3-ring minie ball. A June 12, 1862 pay voucher that was folded in the Bible and pierced with holes were caused by same ball. Private Robert McGehee was later killed July 1, 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA. which was the last of the Seven Days Battles around Richmond. These sacred relics of Private McGehee, Company C, 2nd Louisiana Infantry, have been maintained in a small wooden box along with a shredded bandana that was possibly with McGehee when he was killed and a decorated leather wallet with his name dated 1852. Also in box is a locket with portraits, possibly of McGehee in civilian dress, and a later photograph of a woman. Rarely are such “bullet-hit” artifacts preserved. This grouping also has file of information on Private McGehee’s service record and the 2nd Louisiana regiment and purchase information from McGehee’s descendants. CONDITION: Bible is sound and solid, cloth binding is intact with gilt “TESTAMENT” embossing on spine still discernible as are embossed decorations on front and back covers. Interior label is fine as can be seen in photos. .58 Cal. bullet is snugly held with good patina exhibiting rifling as fired. Pay voucher, which has been removed from Bible, is in very good condition with ink markings easy to read, reductions or holes in paper are caused by bullet and may still be in Bible though care was taken not to disturb the well-seated ball. Cotton bandana is shredded as can be seen in photos. The only reason we can guess it was preserved is that it was with Bible on his person when returned. Leather wallet is complete and sound, interior being fine, exterior worn and scuffed especially the tab. McGehee is scratched into tab and is still discernible as is pencil ID inside. Locket externally is quite worn with old brazed repair. Locket has seen hard use. There is a key also inside box which fits lock. 4-41452 JS102 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2175	$6,325.00	CIVIL WAR POCKET BIBLE THAT SAVED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER’S LIFE. This is a wonderful “wounded relic” with great provenance. This grouping consists of an 1860 printed Bible with a New Orlean’s Bible Society presentation pasted inside front cover. The Bible still retains the impacted .58 Cal. U.S. 3-ring minie ball. A June 12, 1862 pay voucher that was folded in the Bible and pierced with holes were caused by same ball. Private Robert McGehee was later killed July 1, 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA. which was the last of the Seven Days Battles around Richmond. These sacred relics of Private McGehee, Company C, 2nd Louisiana Infantry, have been maintained in a small wooden box along with a shredded bandana that was possibly with McGehee when he was killed and a decorated leather wallet with his name dated 1852. Also in box is a locket with portraits, possibly of McGehee in civilian dress, and a later photograph of a woman. Rarely are such “bullet-hit” artifacts preserved. This grouping also has file of information on Private McGehee’s service record and the 2nd Louisiana regiment and purchase information from McGehee’s descendants. CONDITION: Bible is sound and solid, cloth binding is intact with gilt “TESTAMENT” embossing on spine still discernible as are embossed decorations on front and back covers. Interior label is fine as can be seen in photos. .58 Cal. bullet is snugly held with good patina exhibiting rifling as fired. Pay voucher, which has been removed from Bible, is in very good condition with ink markings easy to read, reductions or holes in paper are caused by bullet and may still be in Bible though care was taken not to disturb the well-seated ball. Cotton bandana is shredded as can be seen in photos. The only reason we can guess it was preserved is that it was with Bible on his person when returned. Leather wallet is complete and sound, interior being fine, exterior worn and scuffed especially the tab. McGehee is scratched into tab and is still discernible as is pencil ID inside. Locket externally is quite worn with old brazed repair. Locket has seen hard use. There is a key also inside box which fits lock. 4-41452 JS102 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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