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UNION ARMY—GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1—THE DISMISSAL OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

UNION ARMY—GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1—THE DISMISSAL OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

Dated “War Department, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, January 7, 1865.”  One page, 5” x 7. Exhibits slight wrinkling, w/one inch vertical tear on upper margin. Else VG. This order… (490-6670). Learn More »

ALS  - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

ALS - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

Dated “Jany  22 1862.” Mounted on beige card, 6” x 9.5.  Addressed to “Dear Sir.” One page, in ink on lined paper, 4.5” x 6.5. Text: “My dear Sir….I think possible I may be able to… (490-6595). Learn More »

“C.S.A. DRUMMER BOY” COLD CAST BRONZE SCULPTURE BY RON TUNISON

“C.S.A. DRUMMER BOY” COLD CAST BRONZE SCULPTURE BY RON TUNISON

Here is a mint condition sculpture titled “C.S.A. DRUMMER BOY” made by the renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. It depicts a true to life scene that is rich with great detail and historical accuracy,… (2024-1451). Learn More »

BROADSIDE--“WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS WAR? WHO ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS HORRORS AND DESOLATION?”

BROADSIDE--“WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS WAR? WHO ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS HORRORS AND DESOLATION?”

One page, 8.5” x 11.5. Exhibits fold-marks, light soiling, and one tiny chip in lower right corner. This anonymous northern broadside features “Extracts from a Speech by Alexander H. Stephens”… (1179-1886). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 25, 1864 – ANDREW JOHNSON/ GRANT’S OVERLAND CAMPAIGN

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 25, 1864 – ANDREW JOHNSON/ GRANT’S OVERLAND CAMPAIGN

Vol. VIII—No. 391. 16 pp. [401-416], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait sketch of “Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee”, who would… (2023-2734). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 27, 1863 – VICKSBURG / PORT HUDSON

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 27, 1863 – VICKSBURG / PORT HUDSON

Vol. VII—No. 339. 16 pp. [401-416], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. The front cover features a full page action sketch of a sharpshooter scene—“In the Trenches… (2023-2728). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 21, 1862 – CORINTH, MS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 21, 1862 – CORINTH, MS

Vol. VI—No. 286. 16 pp. [385-400], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features three Corinth sketches—[1] “Railroad Junction Near Corinth”, [2]… (2023-2732). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 12, 1863 – ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND/CHATTANOOGA

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 12, 1863 – ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND/CHATTANOOGA

Vol. VII—No. 363. 16 pp. [785-800], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a dramatic panoramic depiction of “Guerilla Warfare—Rescue of A… (1251-53). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 31, 1863 - CHICKAMAUGA/ 1863 SIOUX WAR/ SIEGE OF CHARLESTON

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 31, 1863 - CHICKAMAUGA/ 1863 SIOUX WAR/ SIEGE OF CHARLESTON

Vol. VII—No. 357. 16 pp. [689-704], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover feature split level sketches depicting Rebel attacks—“Army of the… (1251-51). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - PRIVATE ASA JENNINGS, 17TH MAINE

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - PRIVATE ASA JENNINGS, 17TH MAINE

Addressed to “My Dear Son.” [also named Asa, 1851-1922]. Dated “Camp Bullock Near Brandy / Station, Jan. 31, 1864.” 4 pp. in pencil on lined paper, 5” x 7. Exhibits fold-marks, else… (2023-3046). Learn More »

1899 PENSION DOCUMENT – JOSEPH SCOTT, 75TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

1899 PENSION DOCUMENT – JOSEPH SCOTT, 75TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

3 1/2" x 8" portion of a pension document. Trimmed at top edge. Dated 1899, filled out in ink. Verifies that the soldier, Joseph Scott, was at that time a resident of Riverton, Michigan. Signed by… (1251-17). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY - MAY 25, 1872

HARPER’S WEEKLY - MAY 25, 1872

Vol. XVI—No. 804. 24 pp. [401-424], 11” x 15.5, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front covers features an 1872 presidential election illustration by famed cartoonist Thomas Nast,… (557-40). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY - SUPPLEMENT OCTOBER 21, 1876

HARPER’S WEEKLY - SUPPLEMENT OCTOBER 21, 1876

Vol. XX—No. 1034. 20 pp. [845-864], four columns, illustration & cartoon. Front cover features dramatic Thomas Nast cartoon depicting a ravenous wolf in the sheep pen—“The Solid… (557-33). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY—NOVEMBER 22, 1862 [McClellan Relieved of Command!]

HARPER’S WEEKLY—NOVEMBER 22, 1862 [McClellan Relieved of Command!]

Vol. VI—No. 308. 16 pp. [737-752], 15.5” x 11, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front features full page illustration of “Hon. Horatio Seymour, Governor Elect of the State of New… (557-30). Learn More »

1780 REVOLUTIONARY WAR SATIRICAL “MACARONI” PRINT OF NEW MADE BRITISH OFFICERS BY MARY AND MATTHEW DARLY

1780 REVOLUTIONARY WAR SATIRICAL “MACARONI” PRINT OF NEW MADE BRITISH OFFICERS BY MARY AND MATTHEW DARLY

The Darlys were a rare husband and wife team of caricaturists and print-sellers, among their other substantial artistic endeavors and were part of the great trade in satirical prints on political and… (2024-350). Learn More »

$395.00
Originally $375.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

Vol. IX—No. 426. 16 pp. [113-128], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a story lead—“The Opening of the Spring Campaign” in the territory… (557-72). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER [1863 MINE RUN CAMPAIGN] - CORPORAL JAMES BLAKE, 22ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LAUREL HILL, VA, 5/10/1864

UNION SOLDIER LETTER [1863 MINE RUN CAMPAIGN] - CORPORAL JAMES BLAKE, 22ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LAUREL HILL, VA, 5/10/1864

Dated “On Picket…Dec. 8, 1863.” Addressed to “Friend.” 4 pp. in pencil on lined paper, 5” x  8.  Exhibits fold-marks, chipping lower rear corner, while remaining entirely legible. James… (160-179). Learn More »

2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”

2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”

Dated “14 Nov 1864.” Submitted and signed by Lieut. John McNulty  for supplies for the 2nd Maryland Horse Artillery.  Approved and Signed by Major General Lunsford Lomax  (“L.L. Lomax / Maj… (2024-1137). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, APRIL 8, 1865 – SHERMAN’S MARCH THROUGH THE CAROLINAS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, APRIL 8, 1865 – SHERMAN’S MARCH THROUGH THE CAROLINAS

Front cover features a lead story titled “The Weight of the Federal Armies”, [bearing down on Richmond]. Also includes   illustrations depicting the “Raising of the stars and stripes over… (1251-47). Learn More »

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WWI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASS., IN HONOR OF FRANK L. HILLER

WWI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASS., IN HONOR OF FRANK L. HILLER

Dated 1918. Beige certificate measuring 14 x 11”, with colored side pillars topped by a flag-backed soldier/sailor/airman/nurse vignette. Resolution by City of Somerville in appreciation of … (1251-45). Learn More »


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VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE

The relationship between the two men pictured is not known but no doubt they are either brothers or the same man at different points in his life. The left side ambrotype is of a seated man sporting a closely trimmed beard and mustache wearing a dark… (1138-1975). Learn More »

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