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FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG OF THE RED RIVER VOLUNTEERS, CO. E 11th TEXAS CAVALRY

FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG OF THE RED RIVER VOLUNTEERS, CO. E 11th TEXAS CAVALRY

This eleven-star First National Confederate Flag was sewn by Mrs. Isabella (“Ibbie”) Haddon Hopkins Gordon of Clarksville, Texas, and presented to the “Red River Volunteers,” later Company E… (1179-1396). Learn More »

IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON - SPEECH OF HON. BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 24, 1868; WITH “BENJ F BUTLER” AUTOGRAPH CARD

IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON - SPEECH OF HON. BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 24, 1868; WITH “BENJ F BUTLER” AUTOGRAPH CARD

Published by F. & J. Rives & Geo. A. Bailey, 1868.  6 pp., 9.5 x 6.5. Exhibits light chipping at the margins. Else VG [despite the printer’s error of numbering it at 8 pages instead of 6]… (490-6562). Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”

CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”

This is a post-Civil War photograph of DuBose in civilian clothes. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the man facing right. The plain mount features… (1266-818). Learn More »

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 5/8” x 1 1/4” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440). Learn More »

1864 NEW TESTAMENT – HAND INSCRIBED DEC. 25th 1864 – AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

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
SOLD

BULLET FORCEPS FROM EDGEWATER MARYLAND

BULLET FORCEPS FROM EDGEWATER MARYLAND

These scissor form bullet forceps are hinged at the middle permitting them to remain closed and narrow while inserted into a wound until reaching a projectile when they can be opened slightly to… (1246-12). Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

CABINET CARD OF MAJOR THOMAS M. BURKE, 55th VIRGINIA INFANTRY – VMI CLASS OF 1852

CABINET CARD OF MAJOR THOMAS M. BURKE, 55th VIRGINIA INFANTRY – VMI CLASS OF 1852

This is a post-Civil War copy of circa 1861 photo of Burke in Confederate uniform and mounted on a 4.25” x 5” (trimmed) cabinet card mount. The image shows Burke in a double-breasted frock coat… (1266-788). Learn More »

HENRY W. KETTERING GROUP: PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY AND U.S. NAVY

HENRY W. KETTERING GROUP: PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY AND U.S. NAVY

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this grouping of US Navy material relates to a sailor serving aboard the USS Kennebec, which did blockade duty off the Texas coast and was… (1179-1331). Learn More »

$450.00
ON HOLD

THE SANTA FE TRAIL! METROPOLITAN NAVY REVOLVER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION CARRIED BY A “GOVERNMENT FREIGHTER” IN 1860’S COLORADO

THE SANTA FE TRAIL! METROPOLITAN NAVY REVOLVER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION CARRIED BY A “GOVERNMENT FREIGHTER” IN 1860’S COLORADO

This pistol was donated to the State Historical Society of Colorado in 1911 and later deaccessioned. It comes with copies of the museum’s files documenting its donation by an Annie R. Parker who… (172-6072). Learn More »

SCARCE FOUR-SCREW “KENTUCKY COLT” MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH CONFEDERATE OFFICER ID

SCARCE FOUR-SCREW “KENTUCKY COLT” MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH CONFEDERATE OFFICER ID

This pistol falls among a group of 1200 pistols purchased by the State of Kentucky, with 1,000 delivered on Aug. 25 and 200 more on Sept. 10, 1862, a purchase that included 600 shoulder stocks. Pate… (1269-01). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON

IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON

An identified US naval officer’s grouping with an old family note and coming from Charles Stuart Norton (1836-1911,) an officer who put in 43 years of service from his graduation from Annapolis in… (766-2056). Learn More »

CS GENERAL EPPA HUNTON: VIRGINIA LAWYER, CONGRESSMAN AND SENATOR

CS GENERAL EPPA HUNTON: VIRGINIA LAWYER, CONGRESSMAN AND SENATOR

Circa 1870s cabinet card, vignette bust view of Confederate General Eppa Hunton II (1822-1908.) Hunton passed the VA bar in 1843, practiced law in Prince William County, and was the commonwealth’s… (1189-136). Learn More »

$275.00
ON HOLD

THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY

THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY

This group consists of three original photographs of William Miller Owen who served in the Washington Artillery of New Orleans during the Civil War as Adjutant, Major and Lt. Colonel, later commanded… (1266-815). Learn More »

UNION CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX WITH IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY TAG

UNION CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX WITH IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY TAG

This is a good example of the Civil War Union cavalry carbine cartridge box made and marked on the inner flap by “Hoover Calhoun & Co” of New York, a well known supplier of leather gear to the… (1211-191). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Philip M. Arnold was born in King George, Virginia in 1837.  According to records, he enlisted as a Second Lieutenant on February 10, 1862 and mustered into Company C of the 15th Virginia Battalion… (1266-1009). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER

IDENTIFIED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER

In 1861 Colt introduced two new pocket model revolvers in the more powerful .36 caliber chambering. Until that time, all of Colt’s “Pocket” guns had been .31 caliber, or in the case of some of… (2024-638). Learn More »

$2,750.00
ON HOLD

REGULATION MODEL 1833/34 US ARTILLERY DRESS COATEE, MEXICAN WAR WORN

REGULATION MODEL 1833/34 US ARTILLERY DRESS COATEE, MEXICAN WAR WORN

Offered is a US artillery regulation dress coatee worn by Lieutenant Julius Adolphus DeLagnel during the Mexican War. The emphasis is both on regulation and Mexican War! DeLagnel (also spelt… (88-209). Learn More »

$4,895.00
Originally $6,750.00
ON HOLD

UNIQUE FRENCH W.W. 1 GENERAL'S HELMET

UNIQUE FRENCH W.W. 1 GENERAL'S HELMET

Offered is a French model 1915 Adrian helmet but unlike all others known this helmet is primarily a composition material or cork. Additionally, it was custom made expressly for a famous French… (88-208). Learn More »

$1,495.00
Originally $1,995.00

CDV BREVET BRIGADIER EDWARD PIERCE FYFFE, 26TH OHIO INFANTRY

CDV BREVET BRIGADIER EDWARD PIERCE FYFFE, 26TH OHIO INFANTRY

Standard CDV w/no back-mark. Reverse inscribed in ink: “Edward P. Fyffe (my great-grandfather) /Joseph F. Fyffe, August 27, 1970.”  Card features left profile bareheaded breast shot of bearded… (1229-21). Learn More »

$150.00
ON HOLD

PERIOD INK ID BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER

PERIOD INK ID BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER

CDV is a small chest-up view of Jirah I. Young in a dark frock coat with shoulder straps. The image is a small oval mounted on a CDV sized card. At bottom is printed J. H. HUMMEL, HILLSDALE, MICH.… (1179-1926). Learn More »


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VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “ROPE BORDER” BELT PLATE

Dug condition stamped brass oval “rope border” belt plate. Unlike their US counterparts, these were not lead filled.  These are not commonly found and can most often be traced back to the contractor Magee and George of New Orleans. The firm of… (1202-260). Learn More »

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