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ID’D 1859 RIFLES AND RIFLE PRACTICE TREATISE BOOK – CAPTAIN ENOS WOODWARD, 71st PA
This book served as a manual on the practices and theories of rifles and their effective use prior to, and during, the Civil War. This copy was published in 1859 by D. Van Nostrand of New York. … (668-486). Learn More »
$175.00
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GILHAM’S MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA IDENTIFIED TO 1ST WISCONSIN INFANTRY OFFICER
Full title is “Manual of Instruction for the Volunteers and Militia of the United States. Combining as much of the Systems of Cooper, Scott, and Hardee, as is Recognized in the United States… (1268-281). Learn More »
$195.00
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BOUND GENERAL ORDERS, JANUARY TO JULY 1863, MAJOR NICHOLLS
Book of U.S. Army “General Orders”. Measures 5” x 7.25” unpaginated. Multi-color mottled hardcover with leather corners and spine. Gilt title on spine. Published by the War Department and… (1268-280). Learn More »
1862 COPY OF “THE FIELD MANUAL FOR BATTALION DRILL” IDENTIFIED TO 3RD MINNESOTA LIEUTENANT
This is a field manual for Civil War officers to learn troop movements and tactics. This small book measures 3.5” x 5.25”. Cloth cover, 100 pages. The full title is “The Field Manual for the… (1268-283). Learn More »
REVISED US ARMY REGULATIONS – ID’D TO LT. SETH CAREY, 123rd NEW YORK INFANTRY
This copy of the “REVISED REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES” was published in 1861 “BY AUTHORITY OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT.” in Philadelphia by “J G. L. BROWN, PRINTER.” It is… (1268-279). Learn More »
$275.00
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ID’D NEW MANUAL OF THE BAYONET – CAPT. THOMAS HOYT, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN. OF VOLUNTEERS
This copy of A New Manual of the Bayonet was published in 1861 by D. Van Nostrand and, according to a small pasted tag of the period, was purchased directly from the Metropolitan Book Store in… (1268-284). Learn More »
“U.S. INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” IDENTIFIED TO 5TH MASS. INFANTRY SERGEANT
Green cloth-covered book measures 3.5” x 5.25” with over 450 pages. Gilt imprint on spine. Complete title is “U.S. Infantry Tactics, for the Instruction, Exercise, and Maneuvers of the United… (1268-282). Learn More »
NICE, COMPLETE SET OF CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS
By Brig. General Silas Casey. Published by D. Van Nostrand, New York, 1862. Good condition overall. Three volumes. Presented in original green cloth boards with gilt titles and details to covers and… (1268-285). Learn More »
$275.00
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DUAL ID’D HYMN BOOK – LT. ALFRED HICKS, 76th PA/LT. ROBERT TOWNSEND 21st SC
This copy of “THE SOLDIER’S HYMN BOOK Second Edition (30,000) revised.” was published in Charleston, S.C. by the South Carolina Tract Society in 1863. The cover is fabric that has faded to a… (1268-008). Learn More »
$975.00
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD ARTILLERY MANUAL - 1862
The title of this volume is “INSTRUCTION FOR FIELD ARTILLERY: PREPARED BY A BOARD OF OFFICERS.” The manual was written in 1859 by then Brevet Major William H. French, Captain William F. Barry and… (1268-613). Learn More »
$250.00
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BOOK – HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION
By John H. Gwathmey, 1938. Blue cloth cover with gold imprint on cover and spine, no dust jacket, 6” x 9”, 872 pages. In overall good condition with just light soiling of spine and top end. The… (1266-1123). Learn More »
$95.00
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BOOK – IN CAMP AND BATTLE WITH THE WASHINGTON ARTILLERY OF NEW ORLEANS
The full title is: “In Camp and Battle with the Washington Artillery of New Orleans: A Narrative of Events during the Late Civil War from Bull Run to Appomattox and Spanish Fort. Compiled by the… (1266-1109). Learn More »
$20.00
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ID’D BIBLE – WILLIAM SELLEW, 150th PENNSYLVANIA, “BUCKTAILS”
This remarkable American Bible Society New Testament is dated 1862 and remains in good, complete condition. The exterior is bound in slightly faded, lightly crazed (around edges) and minorly scuffed… (2025-233). Learn More »
$550.00
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BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS OF THE WESTERN CAMPAIGNS 1861-1865
By Charlie Harris, cloth boards with gold foil imprint of cover and spine, dustjacket, 8.5” x 11”, 261 pages, index. Excellent condition. Pages of Civil War relics discovered in the Western… (1266-1034). Learn More »
THE BALTIMORE LITERARY AND RELIGIOUS MAGAZINE--“AUGUST 1840.”
VOL. VL, No. 8. 47 pp. [349-396]. In wraps, missing covers. Exhibits faint fold-marks, else. VG. Contains numerous articles, including “”Foreign Labors In the Abolition Movement—A Few Things… (998-2020). Learn More »
$15.00
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BOOK – A BAND OF BROTHERS: PHOTOGRAPHIC EPILOGUE TO MARYLANDERS IN THE CONFEDERACY
By Daniel Hartzler, black hard cover with gold foil imprint of cover and spine, 1992, 9” x 12”, 231 pages, index. Condition is good, although some notations throughout, and last ten pages are… (1266-1074). Learn More »
BOOK – THE AMES SWORD COMPANY 1829-1935
By John D. Hamilton, 1983. Blue cloth boards with gold foil imprint of cover and spine, dust jacket, 8.5” x 11”, 255 pages, bibliography & index. Condition is very good with only light wear to… (1266-1097). Learn More »
$50.00
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COMPANY REPORT BOOK FOR CO. “B” 13TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY
Leather bound “Company Morning Reports” book, measures 10.5” x 14.5”. Pages are pre-printed forms to be filled in by some poor clerk. These pages are completed in ink for Company B, 13th… (1268-324). Learn More »
$350.00
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BOOK – POWHATTAN: A BICENTENNIAL HISTORY
By Richard T. Couture, 1980. Red cloth cover with gold foil imprint on cover and spine, dust jacket. 6” x 9”, 579 pages, indexed. Excellent condition; from the library of the late William… (1266-1105). Learn More »
$150.00
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BOOK – THE MILITARY HISTORY OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE FROM 1839 TO 1865
By Jennings C. Wise, 1915. Hard cover with gold foil imprint on cover and spine, dust jacket. 6.25” x 9.25”, 576 pages, tip-out map, index. A narrative detailing the history of the Institute.… (1266-1048). Learn More »
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SCARCE VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS ROSSER FROM THE ALBUM OF R. CHANNING PRICE PRESENTED TO HIM BY JEB STUART
CDV is a full standing view of Thomas L. Rosser wearing a dark civilian frock coat with a white vest and dark cravat with matching white trousers. He holds his dark hat in his hand, just behind his waist. Rosser is posed in front of a painted… (846-497). Learn More »
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