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THE DEATH OF JOHN REYNOLDS - SIGNED UNTITLED ORIGINAL “GOAUCHE” PAINTING BY JOHN R. CHAPIN

THE DEATH OF JOHN REYNOLDS - SIGNED UNTITLED ORIGINAL “GOAUCHE” PAINTING BY JOHN R. CHAPIN

In handsome modern brown frame, 16.75” x 12. Original painting, 9.625” x 6, matted in gray, w/paper backing and hang-wire. Depicts John Reynold falling from his horse after having been hit by a… (557-11). Learn More »

VIVID EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG – LT. HENRY J. WALTZ, 93RD PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

VIVID EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG – LT. HENRY J. WALTZ, 93RD PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

An eyewitness account of the Battle of Gettysburg written by Lt. Henry J. Waltz, Quartermaster, Co. I, 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. The ledger measures 12” x 7 ½”; covers are rough, some… (1194-04). Learn More »

OIL PORTRAIT OF A UNION COLONEL

OIL PORTRAIT OF A UNION COLONEL

This is a nice oil portrait signed and dated 1907 by the artist. The subject is a full colonel, shown from the mid-chest up, wearing a Civil War era regulation field officer’s double breasted frock… (2022-1086). Learn More »

BRASS ARCHITECTURAL PLAQUE OF A MOUNTED CIVIL WAR OFFICER OR CAVALRYMAN

BRASS ARCHITECTURAL PLAQUE OF A MOUNTED CIVIL WAR OFFICER OR CAVALRYMAN

Hollow brass decorative plaque of a mounted McClellan looking officer or cavalry trooper. The item meas. approx. 9.50 inches wide by 9.50 inches tall. The rider wears a frock coat and knee-high boots… (160-37). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BOUNTY SUBSCRIPTION SHEETS FROM WEST HEMPFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL WAR BOUNTY SUBSCRIPTION SHEETS FROM WEST HEMPFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA

Two lined sheets, approximately 7.5” x 12”. Folds, with some stains and wear; bottom corner missing on one sheet. Top of each page has title in ink, “We the undersigned agree to pay twenty… (337-159). Learn More »

AUGUST 1865 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BREVET BRIG. GENL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

AUGUST 1865 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BREVET BRIG. GENL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

Dated “All Saints Georgetown Dist. So. Car. Aug’st 11th 1865”. From “A. Hasell, M.D. / Curator of Clubhouse /Waccamaw”—with endorsements. 3 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits… (1097-207). Learn More »

JULY 1864 UNION SOLDIER LETTER—BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

JULY 1864 UNION SOLDIER LETTER—BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

The letter below is one of a series of 27 letters written by Colonel Dyer to his wife Lydia between August 31, 1862 and August 11, 1865. A resident of Skowegan, ME, 42 year-old Captain Isaac Dyer was… (1097-201). Learn More »

SONG SHEET – MOTHER WOULD COMFORT ME

SONG SHEET – MOTHER WOULD COMFORT ME

As the Civil War dragged on, patriotic songs such as this became very popular. This song sheet was published in 1863 by Sawyer & Thompson of New York. Words and music by Charles Carroll Sawyer.… (998-430). Learn More »

PAIR OF FRAMED 1865 DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAMUEL P. LEWIS, 37TH VIRGINIA MILITIA

PAIR OF FRAMED 1865 DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAMUEL P. LEWIS, 37TH VIRGINIA MILITIA

Pair of handwritten documents housed in a modern, 14” x 27” frame.  Accompanied in frame by typewritten transcription of each. The first document is dated “Headquarters U.S. Forces /… (2022-399). Learn More »

GROUP OF DOCUMENTS & PHOTOS FOR US WORLD WAR ONE ARTILLERYMANPISTOL

GROUP OF DOCUMENTS & PHOTOS FOR US WORLD WAR ONE ARTILLERYMAN

This is a group of 7 documents and 2 photographs relating to the service of Bernard J. Dwyer of Auburn, New York in World War One. Dwyer was born in Auburn on September 3, 1891. At age 18 he enlisted… (480-241). Learn More »

$203.00
Originally $225.00

“APPEARANCE OF FORT SUMTER ON THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON NOVr. 10th 1863”

“APPEARANCE OF FORT SUMTER ON THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON NOVr. 10th 1863”

This is a nicely matted and framed print made from a sketch by Leslie’s “special artist” W.T. Crane and is the last of three done by him that General Gilmore included in his official reports of… (2021-976). Learn More »

[RICHMOND] DAILY DISPATCH—OCTOBER 4, 1861

[RICHMOND] DAILY DISPATCH—OCTOBER 4, 1861

Vol. XX--No. 79. 4 pp., 17 x 23”, seven columns. Scattered patch of light foxing in upper right hand corner. Else VG plus. October 1861 was a period of lull in the Confederate capitol. During this… (1000-2563). Learn More »

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE—JAN. 29, 1863

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE—JAN. 29, 1863

Vol. XX—No. 5/ Whole No. 1585. 2 pp., 18 x 25”, six columns. Exhibits fold-marks, light yellowing and slight chipping of right margin. Else VG & entirely legible. The Richmond Christian… (1000-914). Learn More »

1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK

1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK

Zachary Taylor received the formal thanks of Congress three times, along with gold medals, for victories in the Mexican War, the largest number of such resolutions and awards made by Congress to… (766-938). Learn More »

$8,000.00
Originally $10,000.00

UNIDENTIFIED PORTRAIT OF AN AUSTRIAN OFFICER DATED 1874

UNIDENTIFIED PORTRAIT OF AN AUSTRIAN OFFICER DATED 1874

This oil on canvas portrait was done by Johann Bloss and is dated November 15, 1874. Unfortunately all efforts to identify the subject or to find a biography of the artist have failed. From the… (740-827). Learn More »

$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00
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STAFF OFFICER LETTER - CONFEDERATE CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CAPT. R. P. ROWLEY

STAFF OFFICER LETTER - CONFEDERATE CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CAPT. R. P. ROWLEY

Dated “Bird’s Mill October 15 1863.” 1 pp., in ink, 9.75 x 8”. Exhibits fold-marks, paper and ink lightly yellowed and faded, light chipping of right and lower margins. Else VG and entirely… (766-70). Learn More »

$160.00
Originally $200.00

POCKET DIARY OF SGT. AARON E. KILMER, 17TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

POCKET DIARY OF SGT. AARON E. KILMER, 17TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

This is a leather-bound pocket diary measuring about 3 ½” x 5 ½”. The covers and spine are very beat up with the spine being taped.  This journal was kept by Sergeant Aaron E. Kilmer of Company… (516-23). Learn More »

$2,600.00
Originally $3,250.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER--BVT. MAJOR JOHN R. CRAIG, US VOLUNTEERS QUARTERMASTER DEPT.

UNION SOLDIER LETTER--BVT. MAJOR JOHN R. CRAIG, US VOLUNTEERS QUARTERMASTER DEPT.

Dated "Camp Stoneman /Washington, DC. /July 12, 1865. Addressed to "Bob". 4 pp. in ink on line paper, "5 x 8.  Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. John R. Craig was commissioned as Captain into the US… (2022-34). Learn More »

MOTHER & CHILD MINIATURE PAINTING – SIGNED BY ARTIST

MOTHER & CHILD MINIATURE PAINTING – SIGNED BY ARTIST

This beautiful hand painted image shows a mother holding her blue-eyed child close to her. Between them is a bouquet of roses, symbolizing innocence and purity. Artist’s signature is at the lower… (2022-293). Learn More »

MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF LADY ON IVORY

MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF LADY ON IVORY

Oval, gold colored decorative frame houses a beautiful painted portrait on ivory of a lady from ages past. Glass covers the portrait. Measures approx. 1 ½” x 1 ¼”.  [sl]… (2022-294). Learn More »

$225.00
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RARE WAR OF 1812 SIMEON NORTH U.S. MODEL 1813 ARMY PISTOL

This is a very professional and very well done reconversion to flint of a very hard to find US military pistol, in strong condition, showing very good metal, sharp lock, proof and mating markings, and wood with generally good surface showing the… (431-69). Learn More »

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