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1864 ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR DISPLAY CATALOGUE – ALBANY, NY SANITARY COMMISSION BENEFIT
This very rare booklet was published to accompany the February 22, 1864 exhibition of flags, war trophies, and relics placed on public display in Albany, New York. Its purpose was to provide attendees… (1266-904). Learn More »
$75.00
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NICE HOYLE’S GAMES BOOK
This pocket-sized book, published in 1845 by Henry F. Anners of Philadelphia, contains the established rules and practices of the antebellum period for many popular and obscure games from Whist to… (1266-284). Learn More »
$65.00
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1864 NEW TESTAMENT – HAND INSCRIBED DEC. 25th 1864 – AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
The American Bible Society has distributed bibles to US service personnel since 1817. During the Civil War, they furnished small copies such as this for the solider already bogged down by the weight… (2024-1997). Learn More »
$45.00
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1864 BOOK OF PSALMS – AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
This neat little book was a staple of the morale boosting tools available to the Civil War serviceman. This edition was published in 1864 and features a handwritten note in pencil on the second leaf… (2024-1998). Learn More »
$45.00
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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 »
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
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 »
$95.00
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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.
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 »
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”
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
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
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
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
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)
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 -- 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
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
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 »
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SELMA ARSENAL WRAPPER AND ENFIELD CARTRIDGES
Included in a wood display case is a cartridge wrapper from Selma Arsenal dated July 1864, seven complete cartridges, and a pack of percussion caps. The cartridges and caps came out of this wrapper. An excavated Enfield bullet is also included,… (1000-743). Learn More »
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