140TH N.Y. VOLUNTEERS BATTLE FLAG RELIC A terrific relic of the gallant 140th N.Y. Vols., a 4 1/2" x 1 3/4" red cloth section of the regiment's battle flag! The fine red fabric bears three slight separations of the fabric, but is otherwise near fine condition with excellent color. The swatch is contained within an early wooden frame bearing a period lithograph of Abraham Lincoln. On verso is a note bearing typed provenance: "Period Lithograph and Frame with Remnant of Battle Flag of 140th New York Volunteer Infantry. Purchased at Auction in Massachusetts on January 13, 1996...". Obtained by our consignor directly from prestigious Civil War relic and arms dealer, The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg, Pa. $800-1,200