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CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON’S SIGNED, PERSONAL COPY OF <i>A COMPLETE TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATIONS</i>

CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON’S SIGNED, PERSONAL COPY OF A COMPLETE TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATIONS

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Signed Copy of His West Point Textbook, A Complete Treatise on Field Fortifications. The future Confederate general's bold signature, signed "Thos. J. Jackson" ca. 1846,… (1179-682). Learn More »

SECOND EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 40TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

SECOND EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 40TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

This title was part of The Virginia Regimental Histories Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. This second edition was written by Robert E. L. Krick and was published in… (2023-2797). Learn More »

“THREE MONTHS UNDER THE SNOW:” AN INSPIRING STORY OF FAITH AND ENDURANCE THROUGH SUFFERING FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS ARMY’S ARMORY SQUARE HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON

“THREE MONTHS UNDER THE SNOW:” AN INSPIRING STORY OF FAITH AND ENDURANCE THROUGH SUFFERING FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS ARMY’S ARMORY SQUARE HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON

This is a scarce book from the library of a Civil War army hospital. Titled “Three Months Under the Snow: The Journal of a Young Inhabitant of the Jura,” a translation of a French work by J.J.… (1179-588). Learn More »

SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 14TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 14TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

This title was part of The Virginia Regimental Histories Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. This first edition was written by Edward R. Crews and Timothy A. Parrish and… (2023-2800). Learn More »

THIRD EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 1st VIRGINIA INFANTRY

THIRD EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 1st VIRGINIA INFANTRY

This title was part of The Virginia Regimental Histories Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. This third edition was written by Lee A. Wallace, Jr. and was published in… (2023-2817). Learn More »

SIGNED COPY OF “CIVIL WAR ARMY SWORDS” BY JOHN H. THILLMANN

SIGNED COPY OF “CIVIL WAR ARMY SWORDS” BY JOHN H. THILLMANN

Full title is “Civil War Army Swords: A Study of United States Army Swords from 1832 through 1865” by John H. Thillmann published in 2008 by Andrew Mowbray Incorporated. The book runs 608 pages… (362-998). Learn More »

ID’D 1863 GENERAL ORDERS BOOK WITH CDV – 1st RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY

ID’D 1863 GENERAL ORDERS BOOK WITH CDV – 1st RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY

The book is “General Orders affecting the Volunteer force Adjutant General’s office 1863”.  Ink presentation inscription inside front cover: “Respectfully presented to Surgeon W. H. Wilbur… (655-16). Learn More »

THE BALTIMORE LITERARY AND RELIGIOUS MAGAZINE--“AUGUST 1840.”

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 »

$20.00
Originally $30.00

VERY NICE NUMBERED REPRINT OF THE 1864 TITLE “MILITARY DICTIONARY” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

VERY NICE NUMBERED REPRINT OF THE 1864 TITLE “MILITARY DICTIONARY” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this work is “MILITARY DICTIONARY; COMPRISING TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS; INFORMATION ON RAISING AND KEEPING TROOPS; ACTUAL SERVICE, INCLUDING MAKESHIFTS AND IMPROVISED MATERIAL; AND… (236-729). 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 »

TWO VOLUME SET OF GERMAN CIGARETTE BOOKS FOR THE 1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS

TWO VOLUME SET OF GERMAN CIGARETTE BOOKS FOR THE 1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS

These cigarette books were collected by the German public before World War Two and in the early days of the war. Each album was profusely illustrated with photographs collected by the owner from… (490-3088). Learn More »

BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

This is a book of fold out plates, many with “explanatory tables,” illustrating battlefield deployments, camp layouts, diagrams of fortifications, etc. They come from a two-volume work, title not… (1052-664). Learn More »

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

This is a reprint of the original 1878 edition that was in the collection of Herschel Logan. A high-quality reprint from Armory Publications. 7.5” x 11” x 2.5”, unpaginated. Approximately 300… (236-724). Learn More »

PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

By S. Root. Published by Franklin Steam Publishers House, J.J. Toon & Co., Atlanta. GA, 1864. 80 pp., wraps. Butternut cover, 4.5 x 6”. Exhibits light water staining, interior yellowing and… (1000-1646). Learn More »

$280.00
Originally $350.00

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

By Capt. J.K. Lee, of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1861. 96 pp., wraps, w/butternut cloth covers & period paper label taped to front… (1000-1638). Learn More »

$520.00
Originally $650.00

CS RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. II - 8TH EDITION

CS RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. II - 8TH EDITION

By Maj. Gen. W.J. Hardee, C.S. Army. Published by S.H. Goetzel, Mobile, Al, 1863. 8th edition. 232 pp. Brown card covers w/green cloth spine, and leather label (faded gilt lettering). Exhibits… (1000-1645). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

CONFEDERATE RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. 1 - 8TH EDITION

CONFEDERATE RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. 1 - 8TH EDITION

By Maj. Gen. W.J. Hardee, C.S. Army. Published by S.H. Goetzel & Co., Mobile, AL, 1863. 8th Edition. 228 pp. Brown card covers, 3.5 x 5”, w/green cloth spine, black lea. label (gilt… (1000-1644). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

CONFEDERATE RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS,  VOL. 1 - THIRD EDITION

CONFEDERATE RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. 1 - THIRD EDITON

By Brig. Gen. W.J. Hardee, C.S. Army. Published by S. H. Goetzel, Mobile, AL, First Year of the Confederacy. 250 pp. Brown glazed cloth, 3.5 x 5”. w/leather spine, gilt lettering. Exhibits scuffing… (1000-1643). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

CONFEDERATE MILITARY LAW — <i>THE JUDGE ADVOCATES VADE MECUM: EMBRACING A GENERAL VIEW OF MILITARY LAW</i>

CONFEDERATE MILITARY LAW — THE JUDGE ADVOCATES VADE MECUM: EMBRACING A GENERAL VIEW OF MILITARY LAW

By C.H. Lee. Published by West and Johnston, Richmond, VA, 1863. 251 pp. Marbled boards, calf lea. spine w/red leather spine label. Exhibits light foxing, text yellowed throughout, while remaining… (1000-1642). Learn More »

$760.00
Originally $950.00

HEAVILY USED 1861 CONFEDERATE PRINTING OF GILHAM’S MANUAL WITH POSSIBLE FLAG FRAGMENTS

HEAVILY USED 1861 CONFEDERATE PRINTING OF GILHAM’S MANUAL WITH POSSIBLE FLAG FRAGMENTS

The title page of this thick volume reads “MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES” by William Gilham, Colonel of volunteers, instructor of tactics, and… (1152-79). Learn More »


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VERY RARE 1834 ENGINEER AND MEDICAL STAFF SWORD BY HENRY BOKER, BELONGING TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN HENDRICKSON, WHO LOST A LEG AT FREDERICKSBURG, 83rd NEW YORK VOLS (9th NYSM) AND 13th V.R.C.

New patterns of swords for the U.S. army were developed from 1832 to 1834. This elegant smallsword pattern (variously called by collectors the 1832 or 1834 pattern) was designated for officers of Engineers and Medical Staff (and Pay Department as… (870-325). Learn More »

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