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ODYSSEY IN GRAY: A DIARY OF CONFEDERATE SERVICE 1863-1865
This is the diary of Douglas French Forrest, Assistant Paymaster on the C.S.S. Rappahannock and edited by William N. Still Jr. Published in 1979 by the Virginia State Library. Cloth hardcover with… (1266-1096). Learn More »
BOOK – BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES MARINE CORPS
Softcover book by Ralph Donnelly. Book is 8.5” x 11”, 68 pages, in good condition with only light wear, signed by author. The biographical sketches collected here tell the stories of the 58… (1266-1092). Learn More »
“EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS” BY STANLEY PHILLIPS
Full title of this hardcover volume is “EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865” by Stanley S. Phillips. Volume measures 8.5” x 11” and runs 220 pages… (1266-1053). Learn More »
AUTOGRAPHS OF THE CONFEDERACY: A COLLECTION OF HANDWRITING OF MEN WHO LED THE CONFEDERACY
First edition, hardcover with dust jacket, 8.5” x 11”, 225 pages. Cover is in fine condition; dust jacket has some tears and loss. Marbled end papers, ribbon, signed by author. One of the most… (1266-1075). Learn More »
BOOK – CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS, A GUIDE FOR THE HISTORIAN BY CROUCH
A classic “relic book” by Howard R. Crouch. Printed hardcover, 8.5” x 11”, 238 pages. Very good condition from the library of William Turner. The pages are filled with photographs of great… (1266-1086). Learn More »
BOOK – SECURE THE SHADOW, DEATH AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN AMERICA
By Jay Ruby, cloth cover with foil title on spine and dust jacket, 8.5” x 10.25”, 220 pages. Very good condition from the library of photo-historian William Turner. Secure the Shadow explores the… (1266-1094). Learn More »
MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED THREE VOLUME SET OF SCOTT’S INFANTRY TACTICS: CAPTAIN E.C. WILLIAMS: 2nd PENNSYLVANIA VOLS IN THE MEXICAN WAR; BRIGADIER GENERAL AND COLONEL IN THE CIVIL WAR: “A HERO OF TWO WARS”
This is a complete and nicely identified set of Gen. Winfield Scott’s three-volume infantry tactics in near excellent condition- somewhat appropriate since the owner was also a book-binder by… (1257-03). Learn More »
$1,250.00
SOLD
BOOK – OLD HOMES AND FAMILIES OF HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND
This book is cloth covered with gold foil imprints on cover and spine and with dust jacket. Measures 7” x 10”, 487 pages, and in very good condition. Author was the unofficial historian of Howard… (1266-1125). Learn More »
BOOK – NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS 1861-1865 A ROSTER (VOL. IV, INFANTRY)
This book is cloth covered with gold foil imprints on the spine, no dust jacket. Measures approximately 7” x 10”, 687 pages, and in good condition. Acclaimed as “the finest state roster ever… (1266-1124). Learn More »
BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
Limited Edition, Numbered and Signed. Hardcover by Celeste and David Topper. Black covers with title on front cover and spine, 8.5” x 11”, 201 pages, inscribed to William Turner. Number 123 of… (1266-1058). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR CLUBS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER BY JOHN BALDWIN
A rare book, “Indian War Clubs of the American Frontier.” 8.5” x 11”, tan hardcover with gold foil imprint on cover and spine, 96 pages. Heavily illustrated, some in color. This is #49 of the… (1266-1087). Learn More »
ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND EDWIN STANTON. ADDRESS DELIVERED BEFORE BURNSIDE POST, NO. 8, DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC, G.A.R., APRIL 25, 1889
By Comrade Thomas M. Vincent, Bvt. Brigadier General, USA. FISH 1010. 26 pp., in red faded wraps, cover detached. Else VG. Thomas M. Vincent was an 1853 West Point graduate who served during the 3rd… (804-469). Learn More »
$15.00
Originally $22.50
ABRAHAM LINCOLN: A PAPER / STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS: A EULOGY
By Isaac N. Arnold and James W.Sheehan. Published by Fergus Printing Company, Chicago, IL, 1881. In brown wraps, variously paginated sections, uncut. Front cover exhibits partial tear, pages lightly… (804-439). Learn More »
$35.00
Originally $50.00
CONFEDERATE MILITARY TEXT - THE TROOPERS MANUAL: OR, TACTICS FOR LIGHT DRAGOONS AND MOUNTED RIFLEMEN
By Col. J. Lucius Davis. Published by A. Morris, Richmond, VA, 1862. 284 pp., plus 19 pages of bugle calls. Beige card boards, with cloth spine, 6 x 4”, and paper spine label, largely intact. … (337-297). Learn More »
$715.00
Originally $950.00
ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, PASSED IN 1861-62, INCLUDES THE CONFEDERATE CONSTITUTION - PRINTED IN RICHMOND – 1862, ID’D TO WILLIAM W. OLD, C.S. STAFF OFFICER
Marbled boards cover this war-era volume that was printed in Richmond by William F. Ritchie in 1862. Book contains four components. First section of book is titled, “PUBLIC OR GENERAL ACTS” and… (337-294). Learn More »
$565.00
Originally $750.00
CHARACTER AND RESULT OF THE WAR: HOW TO PROSECUTE AND HOW TO END IT
By Major General Benjamin F. Butler. “Printed for Gratuitous Publication.” Philadelphia, 1863. Wraps, 32 pp. Covers exhibit chipping at the extremities, rear cover detached. Else VG. This document… (490-6570). Learn More »
NEW TESTAMENT IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE JESSE COX OF THE 48th PENNSYLVANIA
This new testament measures approximately 4.5 inches by 2.5 inches and contains 316 pages and two pieces of fractional currency. Inside the front cover, Jesse Cox has inscribed his name and next of… (595-1987). Learn More »
$125.00
ON HOLD
POCKET-SIZED NEW TESTAMENT ID’D TO MUSICIAN IN 22ND MAINE INFANTRY
Offered here is a small 1862-dated New Testament published by the American Bible Society identified to Joseph Elder of the 22nd Maine Infantry. Book measuring 2.5” x 3.75” and about .75” thick.… (1083-14). Learn More »
$450.00
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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
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 »
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REGIMENTAL COLOR OF THE 197TH PENNSYLVANIA - “THIRD COAL EXCHANGE REGIMENT” - LIKELY BY EVANS AND HASSALL, PHILADELPHIA
This regimental color is pictured in Volume 2, p.496, of Advance the Colors where it is noted as the only extant flag of the 197th Pennsylvania, one of six Pennsylvania infantry regiments, numbered 192 to 197, raised to help repel the Confederate… (1179-025). Learn More »
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