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CS IMPRINT – TRANSPORTATION OF TROOPS OR FREIGHT

CS IMPRINT – TRANSPORTATION OF TROOPS OR FREIGHT

2 pg. (1 sheet, front & back),  5" x 8".  General Orders No. 2, from the Adjutant and Inspector General’s Office, Richmond, January 3, 1863.  Covers the movement of troops and/or freight by… (460-1022). Learn More »

$52.00
Originally $65.00

2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE ORDNANCE DOCUMENT FOR 1865

2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE ORDNANCE DOCUMENT FOR 1865

Preprinted document filled out in period ink. Document meas. approx. 8.00 x 10.00 inches and is in good condition. The document states that on March 31, 1865 at Camp Holly, Virginia Colonel Patterson… (1054-2362). Learn More »

$15.00
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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

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

WILLIAM LEWIN “BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN”, VERY RARE 1ST EDITION ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR, DATED 1790

WILLIAM LEWIN “BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN”, VERY RARE 1ST EDITION ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR, DATED 1790

William Lewin (1747–1795) was an English naturalist and illustrator. Lewin grew up in Stepney, the son of a rate mariner. In 1776 he was earning a living as a pattern drawer, and by 1783 was… (611-555). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $350.00

WILLIAM LEWIN “BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN”, VERY RARE 1ST EDITION ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR, DATED 1790

WILLIAM LEWIN “BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN”, VERY RARE 1ST EDITION ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR, DATED 1790

William Lewin (1747–1795) was an English naturalist and illustrator. Lewin grew up in Stepney, the son of a rate mariner. In 1776 he was earning a living as a pattern drawer, and by 1783 was… (611-554). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $250.00

WILLIAM LEWIN “BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN”, VERY RARE 1ST EDITION ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR, DATED 1790

WILLIAM LEWIN “BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN”, VERY RARE 1ST EDITION ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR, DATED 1790

William Lewin (1747–1795) was an English naturalist and illustrator. Lewin grew up in Stepney, the son of a rate mariner. In 1776 he was earning a living as a pattern drawer, and by 1783 was… (611-553). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $250.00

WILLIAM LEWIN “BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN”, VERY RARE 1ST EDITION ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR, DATED 1790

WILLIAM LEWIN “BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN”, VERY RARE 1ST EDITION ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR, DATED 1790

William Lewin (1747–1795) was an English naturalist and illustrator. Lewin grew up in Stepney, the son of a rate mariner. In 1776 he was earning a living as a pattern drawer, and by 1783 was… (611-552). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $250.00

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 »

RARE SKETCH OF THE ROGERS HOUSE ON THE EMMITSBURG ROAD GETTYSBURG BY 9TH MASS BATTERY VETERAN & ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND

RARE SKETCH OF THE ROGERS HOUSE ON THE EMMITSBURG ROAD GETTYSBURG BY 9TH MASS BATTERY VETERAN & ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND

This full page black and white sketch meas. approx. 7.75 x 4.50 inches. This sketch is looking south down the Emmitsburg Road and shows a reddish brown house with a large bank barn between the house… (955-58). Learn More »

FRAMED COMMISSION - CORPORAL JACKSON STOCKWELL, CO "I", 1ST ARTILLERY / 11TH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS [1ST VT. HEAVY ARTILLERY]

FRAMED COMMISSION - CORPORAL JACKSON STOCKWELL, CO "I", 1ST ARTILLERY / 11TH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS [1ST VT. HEAVY ARTILLERY]

Dated 4/8/1865, signed by the colonel of the regiment, James Meech Warner: "J.M. Warner, Col. 1st Arty." Printed document, 9.5" x 12.5, mounted in gray painted period wooden frame, 15" x 12", w/paper… (2021-1209). Learn More »


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EARLY WAR U.S. CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, 1840 STYLE, BY SMITH, CRANE AND COMPANY, NEW YORK, 1858 TO 1862

Smith, Crane and Company pieces are scarce. They were only in business from 1858 through 1862, retailing military goods in New York City. Their swords were imported, of German make and likely by Schnitzler and Kirschbaum, though not maker marked.… (870-263). Learn More »

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