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PROMOTION CERTIFICATE - CORPORAL GEORGE W. THOMPSON, CO. “K”, 21ST KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

PROMOTION CERTIFICATE - CORPORAL GEORGE W. THOMPSON, CO. “K”, 21ST KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

Dated January 24, 1865, Huntsville, AL. Pre-printed form/ “To all who shall see these presents, greeting:” This certificate promotes George W. Thompson to the rank of corporal in Co. “K”, 21st… (998-470). Learn More »

$65.00
Originally $95.00
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1862 UNION SHEET MUSIC PUBLISHED IN BALTIMORE TITLED “COMING AT LAST!”

1862 UNION SHEET MUSIC PUBLISHED IN BALTIMORE TITLED “COMING AT LAST!”

Very nice piece of wartime sheet music titled “COMING AT LAST! O YES SIR< THE REBELS ARE COMING AT LAST” written and composed by Earnest Halphin and published in Baltimore by Miller &… (998-445). Learn More »

$45.00
Originally $85.00

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - COLONEL JOHN B. BEALL, 19TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - COLONEL JOHN B. BEALL, 19TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

Addressed to “My Darling” 7 pp. in ink on unlined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG plus. A native of Carroll County, GA. John B. Beall lived a varied life as soldier, lawyer, poet,… (1189-91). Learn More »

CURRIER COLOR LITHOGRAPH: “MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT…GENERAL IN CHIEF, UNITED STATES ARMY.THE HERO OF CHIPPEWA, LUNDY’S LANE AND VERA CRUZ.”

CURRIER COLOR LITHOGRAPH: “MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT…GENERAL IN CHIEF, UNITED STATES ARMY.THE HERO OF CHIPPEWA, LUNDY’S LANE AND VERA CRUZ.”

Published by N. Currier, New York. Framed in plain black painted wood, 15” x 20.5, w/ wood backing and string wire. Interior lithograph, 11” x 13.25. Color Lithograph depicts Gen. Scott reviewing… (1032-157). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

FRAMED ENGRAVING “LIEUT. THOMAS J. JACKSON AND HIS FAMILY / (“STONEWALL” JACKSON)”

FRAMED ENGRAVING “LIEUT. THOMAS J. JACKSON AND HIS FAMILY / (“STONEWALL” JACKSON)”

“Proof” engraving by William Sartain. Published by Bradley & Co. Publishers, Phila, 1866. Framed in brown wooden frame, 31.75 x 26”, with interior gilt trim, w/ black paper backing &… (1032-169). Learn More »

$1,600.00
Originally $2,000.00

QUARTER-PLATE AMBROTYPE AND TWO LETTERS OF CONFEDERATE OFFICER RUNNELS DAVIS, WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT THIRD WINCHESTER

QUARTER-PLATE AMBROTYPE AND TWO LETTERS OF CONFEDERATE OFFICER RUNNELS DAVIS, WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT THIRD WINCHESTER

Runnels Davis was born June 1, 1835. He was the first-born son of Alfred Ward Grayson Davis who was a roommate and third cousin, once removed, of future Confederate President Jefferson Davis at West… (846-521). Learn More »

$1,575.00
Originally $1,750.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE THOMAS MARPLE OF PENNSYLVANIA

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE THOMAS MARPLE OF PENNSYLVANIA

Dated “Camp near White Oak Church / March 23rd 1863. Addressed to “Tillie”.  4 pp. in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, slight foxing. Else VG plus. In this interesting letter, Private Marple… (160-180). Learn More »

SONGSHEET - "SONGS & BALLADS SUNG BY MISS CATHARINE HAYES"

SONGSHEET - "SONGS & BALLADS SUNG BY MISS CATHARINE HAYES"

Song sheet shows a filigree design on the cover behind the title and a list of songs. It was published by Russell & Tolmann of Boston. Inside is the music and words to the song, "THE CHILD OF THE… (1054-846). Learn More »

$14.00
Originally $20.00

MEXICAN WAR COLORED LITHOGRAPH - “MONTEREY, FROM INDEPENDENCE HILL, IN THE REAR OF BISHOP’S PALACE.”

MEXICAN WAR COLORED LITHOGRAPH - “MONTEREY, FROM INDEPENDENCE HILL, IN THE REAR OF BISHOP’S PALACE.”

By D.F. Whiting. Published by G. & W. Endicott, New York, 1847. Framed in black painted wood, 20.5” 17.5, w/wood backing and hang-wire. Lithograph depicts Gen. Winfield Scott’s position at… (1032-160). Learn More »

$280.00
Originally $350.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 22, 1864 - GENERAL BUTLER

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 22, 1864 - GENERAL BUTLER

Vol. VIII—No. 408. 16 pp [673-688], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a dramatic full-page illustration by William Waud: “Major-General Butler… (557-46). Learn More »

PRE-WAR BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE – R ICHMOND/NEW YORK , w/COVER

PRE-WAR BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE – RICHMOND/NEW YORK , w/COVER

Dated “Richmond 4th September 1860.” Cover address: ”WRW Cameron / New York. Addressed to “WRW Cameron Dear Sir” One page in ink on light-blue lined stationery, 7.5” x 10.  Exhibits… (1054-2258). Learn More »

$45.00
Originally $65.00

LETTER ENVELOPE FROM CAMP DENNISON

LETTER ENVELOPE FROM CAMP DENNISON

This is the envelope only (no letter) with U.S.  postage. One pink, 3 cent, George Washington postage stamp is attached at the upper right corner. The stamp has a bullseye cancelation over the stamp… (224-326). Learn More »

$55.00
Originally $75.00

PENCIL DRAWING OF A SIEGE GUN POSSIBLY IN CHARLESTON HARBOR

PENCIL DRAWING OF A SIEGE GUN POSSIBLY IN CHARLESTON HARBOR

This pencil drawing shows a large Parrot gun propped up in a timber frame to fire at a high angle. Sandbags are piled about, but the frame is more for displaying the tube at fighting angle than… (1054-839). Learn More »

$95.00
Originally $135.00

PEN AND INK DRAWING - THE ELEMENTS OF A SIEGE

PEN AND INK DRAWING - THE ELEMENTS OF A SIEGE

A nice pen and ink drawing of the elements of Civil War siege works. A shovel is shown leaning against two gabions (wicker baskets to be filled with dirt to quickly erect breastworks.) Others on… (1054-838). Learn More »

$87.50
Originally $125.00

BROADSIDE AND MAP OF CAPTAIN JASON T LONG 8TH ANNUAL TOUR OF GETTYSBURG

BROADSIDE AND MAP OF CAPTAIN JASON T LONG 8TH ANNUAL TOUR OF GETTYSBURG

Broadside endorsing Captain Jason T. Long’s annual tour of the Gettysburg battlefield.  Captain Long followed the tradition of veterans serving as the earliest battlefield guides.  He served with… (453-55). Learn More »

LOT OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO GETTYSBURG’S FAHNESTOCK & BROS.

LOT OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO GETTYSBURG’S FAHNESTOCK & BROS.

Nine piece grouping of FAHNESTOCK & BROS. commercial documents, all pre-battle, five dating from October 1861, four from April/May 1862. Located at the corner of Baltimore and Middle St., the… (224-248). Learn More »

$315.00
Originally $420.00

FANTASTIC FRAMED DRAWING OF THE BATTLE OF DRAINSVILLE DONE BY GETTYSBURG CARTOGRAPHER EMMOR B. COPE

FANTASTIC FRAMED DRAWING OF THE BATTLE OF DRAINSVILLE DONE BY GETTYSBURG CARTOGRAPHER EMMOR B. COPE

This wonderful and detailed drawing shows the meeting engagement on December 20, 1861 between a brigade of Pennsylvania Reserve regiments under Brig. Gen. E. O. C. Ord and a mixed Confederate force… (1054-2733). Learn More »

$3,150.00
Originally $4,500.00

SIGNED COMMISSION FOR 2ND LT. JOHN T. ENSMINGER, 127TH PENNSYLVANIA

SIGNED COMMISSION FOR 2ND LT. JOHN T. ENSMINGER, 127TH PENNSYLVANIA

Signed commission of John T. Ensminger to 2nd Lieutenant for the 127th Pennsylvania Infantry Company A on July 25, 1862.  Ensminger initially enlisted into the Federal army on May 2 ,1861 from… (981-114). Learn More »

THE DAILY DELTA—NEW ORLEANS—APRIL 5, 1861

THE DAILY DELTA—NEW ORLEANS—APRIL 5, 1861

Vol. XVI—No. 24. 8pp., 20 x 16.5”, six columns. Exhibits light chipping along left margin. Else VG plus & entirely legible. The Daily Delta was one of a handful of papers being published in… (145-115). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT—SEPTEMBER 9, 1961

NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT—SEPTEMBER 9, 1961

Volume XIV No. 160. 4 pp., 17” x 23, seven columns. Exhibits light chipping at the extremities, front page half detached. Slightly yellowed while remaining entirely legible. Front page features… (145-96). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00


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US PATTERN 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN IDENTIFIED TO 13TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

The body of this canteen is covered in a very nice conditioned sky-blue cloth and is strongly stenciled on one side with “13” over “PV” done in white paint. The cover is solid with no signs of moth damage or seam separations. The edges of the… (490-4680). Learn More »

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