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THE PROMISES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. EULOGY ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY CHARLES SUMNER

THE PROMISES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. EULOGY ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY CHARLES SUMNER

Step back in time to the aftermath of the American Civil War with Charles Sumner's powerful and eloquent eulogy for Abraham Lincoln. Delivered before the municipal authorities of Boston on June 1,… (1179-1762). Learn More »

THE AMERICAN CYCLOPS, THE HERO OF NEW ORLEANDS AND SPOILER OF SILVER SPOONS

THE AMERICAN CYCLOPS, THE HERO OF NEW ORLEANDS AND SPOILER OF SILVER SPOONS

By Pasquino (James Laughlin Fairfax.), published by Kelley & Piet, Baltimore, 1868. 25 pp., w/11 etchings. In green glazed cloth, 7.75” x 6, w/gilt cover lettering & unflattering image of… (490-7192). Learn More »

BOOK – UNIFORM BUTTONS OF THE UNITED STATES 1776-1865 BY WARREN TICE

BOOK – UNIFORM BUTTONS OF THE UNITED STATES 1776-1865 BY WARREN TICE

This the best reference book on military buttons. Printed hardcover, 8.5” x 11”, 520 pages. Filled with button illustrations and lists all varieties of backmarks. Details button makers of the… (816-08). Learn More »

U.S SANITARY COMMISSION—REPORT ON THE SUBJECT OF FRACTURES IN MILITARY SURGERY

U.S SANITARY COMMISSION—REPORT ON THE SUBJECT OF FRACTURES IN MILITARY SURGERY

Published by J.B. Lippincott & Co, Philadelphia, 1862. 16 pp. In wraps, w/diagrams. Exhibits slight water-staining, and soiling round the edges. Else VG & entirely legible. In protective… (1179-1725). Learn More »

MAJOR-GENERAL B.F. BUTLER—CHARACTER AND RESULTS OF THE WAR. HOW TO PROSECUTE AND HOW TO END IT

MAJOR-GENERAL B.F. BUTLER—CHARACTER AND RESULTS OF THE WAR. HOW TO PROSECUTE AND HOW TO END IT

“A Thrilling and eloquent Speech.” Printed by B.F. Butler for Gratuitous Distribution, 1863.  32pp. In faded pink wraps. Exhibits slight chipping at outer corners. Else VG plus. General Ben… (1179-1722). Learn More »

JOHN BACHELDER’S HISTORY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.

JOHN BACHELDER’S HISTORY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.

Transcribed, edited and annotated  by David L. & Audrey Ladd. Published by Morningside Press, Dayton, OH, 1997. 842 pp., maps. In blue glazed cloth, 9.25 x 6.25., w/ gilt cover & spine… (1172-02). Learn More »

REFERENCE BOOK ON SPENCER FIREARMS BY MARCOT

REFERENCE BOOK ON SPENCER FIREARMS BY MARCOT

The full title of this volume is “SPENCER REPEATING FIREARMS” by Roy M. Marcot and published by Northwood Heritage Press of Irvine, CA, in 1983. Volume is hardcover and imitation brown… (2024-1980). Learn More »

$95.00
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IDENTIFIED CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS OF LT. E.A. WILSON, BERDAN’S SHARPSHOOTERS, AT GETTYSBURG, CORPORAL TO 1st LIEUTENANT TWICE WIA

IDENTIFIED CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS OF LT. E.A. WILSON, BERDAN’S SHARPSHOOTERS, AT GETTYSBURG, CORPORAL TO 1st LIEUTENANT TWICE WIA

This is a good condition copy of volume 1 of Casey’s Infantry Tactics, officially adopted by the Army in August 1862 and this copy was printed by Van Nostrand that year. Volume 1 encompasses the… (2024-1968). Learn More »

BOOK – “LEAVES FROM THE BATTLE-FIELD OF GETTYSBURG”

BOOK – “LEAVES FROM THE BATTLE-FIELD OF GETTYSBURG”

This is a 7” x 5” hardcover book, 144 pages, with subtitle, “A Series of Letters from a Field Hospital and National Poems” by Mrs. Edmund A. Souder. Published by Caxton Press of Sherman, Son… (2024-1995). Learn More »

VERY NICE VINTAGE STEVENS FIREARMS CATALOGUE

VERY NICE VINTAGE STEVENS FIREARMS CATALOGUE

This Stevens Fire Arms catalogue is in wonderful condition with only a minor tear on the upper front cover. All pages are in wonderful condition, complete with profiles of their most popular rifles,… (160-578). Learn More »

1902 STEVENS FIREARMS ABRIDGED CATALOGUE

1902 STEVENS FIREARMS ABRIDGED CATALOGUE

This circa 1902 abridged Stevens Fire Arms catalogue is in wonderful condition with only a spot of minor wear on the upper front cover. All pages are in wonderful condition, complete with profiles of… (160-577). Learn More »

OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY…JUNE, 1849

OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY…JUNE, 1849

Printed by W. L Burroughs, New York [1849]. 19 pp., in beige stitched wraps, 4.25” x 6.25. Very slight chipping at the extremities, else VG plus.. Order of merit--#1 in their respective… (1189-94). Learn More »

$160.00
Originally $200.00

REMARKABLE ID’D WARTIME 3 VOLUME SET OF CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS – 1ST PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY OFFICER!

REMARKABLE ID’D WARTIME 3 VOLUME SET OF CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS – 1ST PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY OFFICER!

William Penn Lloyd inscribed his full name on the cover leaf of each of these 3 volumes of Casey’s Infantry Tactics – the publishing of which coincide with his promotion to staff adjutant, which… (2024-1839). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED 1st NH VOLS 1861 PRESENTED BOOK OF PSALMS WITH CARVED CASE

IDENTIFIED 1st NH VOLS 1861 PRESENTED BOOK OF PSALMS WITH CARVED CASE

This Book of Psalms was published in 1860 by the American Bible Society and bears a very clear, old black ink presentation on the flyleaf: “James C. Dame Co. A 1st Regt. N.H.V. Concord NH 1861 with… (557-251). Learn More »

U.S. INFANTRY TACTICS ID’D TO CAPTAIN FREDERICK A. ROSS, CO. “D”, 133rd INDIANA INFANTRY (LATER MAYOR OF TERRE HAUTE)

U.S. INFANTRY TACTICS ID’D TO CAPTAIN FREDERICK A. ROSS, CO. “D”, 133rd INDIANA INFANTRY (LATER MAYOR OF TERRE HAUTE)

Authorized by the War Department, 1861. Published by J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1863. Owner inscription, in front eps (in pencil): “Fred. A. Ross / Union Rifles 133rd Regt”. 450 pp., plates. In… (825-48). Learn More »

BOOK -- U.S. CIVIL WAR STORE CARDS (TOKENS)

BOOK -- U.S. CIVIL WAR STORE CARDS (TOKENS)

U.S. Civil War Store Cards, by George and Melvin Fuld, second edition, 1975. This is the third and final book in a series by the Authors on Civil War tokens. It provides the listing of over 8,400… (236-1009). Learn More »

$50.00
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BOOK -- BRITISH COPPER TOKENS, 1811-1820: INCLUDING THOSE OF IRELAND, THE ISLE OF MAN, AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

BOOK -- BRITISH COPPER TOKENS, 1811-1820: INCLUDING THOSE OF IRELAND, THE ISLE OF MAN, AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

Hardcover, condition is like new, 8.5” x 12”, 264 pages, illustrated, maps. The towns of issue are listed alphabetically and the descriptions of them were taken from contemporary directories and… (236-1011). Learn More »

BOOK – UNITED STATES COPPER CENTS

BOOK – UNITED STATES COPPER CENTS

In this book Howard Newcomb presents his revision of the 1883 work of Frank D. Andrews on copper cents from 1816-1857. Newcomb has also had the opportunity to correct the typographical errors in… (236-1010). Learn More »

1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

Very fine condition copy of “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS: INFANTRY SMALL ARMS MANUFACTURED IN THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY 1861-1865” by John M. Murphy and Howard Michael Madaus published in… (2022-1304). Learn More »

REVISED U.S. ARMY REGULATIONs, 1863. ID’D TO CAPT. SAMUEL J. PEALER, 209th and 74th PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

REVISED U.S. ARMY REGULATIONs, 1863. ID’D TO CAPT. SAMUEL J. PEALER, 209th and 74th PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

Washington Printing Office, 1863. Owner signature, front & rear eps: “S.J. Pealer /Asbury / Capt. Com A of 74th PA Vols.” 594 pp., forms. In blue blind-stamped buckram w/gilt spine lettering… (1256-143). Learn More »


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MINT IDENTIFIED BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT AND CHAPEAU OF ALONZO ALDEN

This sets consists of Brevet Brigadier General Alonzo Alden’s mint condition brigadier general’s frock coat with shoulder straps and his full dress “light French chapeau,” allowed for officers of the General Staff and Staff Corps” under the… (1179-156). Learn More »

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