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ID’D 1859 RIFLES AND RIFLE PRACTICE TREATISE BOOK – CAPTAIN ENOS WOODWARD, 71st PA
This book served as a manual on the practices and theories of rifles and their effective use prior to, and during, the Civil War. This copy was published in 1859 by D. Van Nostrand of New York. … (668-486). Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
GILHAM’S MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA IDENTIFIED TO 1ST WISCONSIN INFANTRY OFFICER
Full title is “Manual of Instruction for the Volunteers and Militia of the United States. Combining as much of the Systems of Cooper, Scott, and Hardee, as is Recognized in the United States… (1268-281). Learn More »
$195.00
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BOUND GENERAL ORDERS, JANUARY TO JULY 1863, MAJOR NICHOLLS
Book of U.S. Army “General Orders”. Measures 5” x 7.25” unpaginated. Multi-color mottled hardcover with leather corners and spine. Gilt title on spine. Published by the War Department and… (1268-280). Learn More »
SEWING KIT AND NEW TESTAMENT OF CHRISTOPHER SELSOR 4th OHIO CAVALRY WITH A TINTYPE OF THE GIRL WHO GAVE THEM TO HIM (?) AND HIS G.A.R. BADGE
This group consists of four items descended from Private Christopher Selsor, who served in Company B of the 4th Ohio Cavalry from 1861 to 1864, a very active unit in the western theatre. These are his… (1268-391). Learn More »
$695.00
SOLD
SMALL BOX COMPASS WITH 20TH PA CAVALRY IDENTIFICATION
A beautiful wood pocket compass measuring 2” x 2” x 0.75” with hinged lid and a very fine soldier identification on the lid. A very detailed printed paper label is pasted at the bottom with… (1268-763). Learn More »
$650.00
ON HOLD
1862 COPY OF “THE FIELD MANUAL FOR BATTALION DRILL” IDENTIFIED TO 3RD MINNESOTA LIEUTENANT
This is a field manual for Civil War officers to learn troop movements and tactics. This small book measures 3.5” x 5.25”. Cloth cover, 100 pages. The full title is “The Field Manual for the… (1268-283). Learn More »
REVISED US ARMY REGULATIONS – ID’D TO LT. SETH CAREY, 123rd NEW YORK INFANTRY
This copy of the “REVISED REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES” was published in 1861 “BY AUTHORITY OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT.” in Philadelphia by “J G. L. BROWN, PRINTER.” It is… (1268-279). Learn More »
$275.00
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ID’D NEW MANUAL OF THE BAYONET – CAPT. THOMAS HOYT, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN. OF VOLUNTEERS
This copy of A New Manual of the Bayonet was published in 1861 by D. Van Nostrand and, according to a small pasted tag of the period, was purchased directly from the Metropolitan Book Store in… (1268-284). Learn More »
“U.S. INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” IDENTIFIED TO 5TH MASS. INFANTRY SERGEANT
Green cloth-covered book measures 3.5” x 5.25” with over 450 pages. Gilt imprint on spine. Complete title is “U.S. Infantry Tactics, for the Instruction, Exercise, and Maneuvers of the United… (1268-282). Learn More »
DUAL ID’D HYMN BOOK – LT. ALFRED HICKS, 76th PA/LT. ROBERT TOWNSEND 21st SC
This copy of “THE SOLDIER’S HYMN BOOK Second Edition (30,000) revised.” was published in Charleston, S.C. by the South Carolina Tract Society in 1863. The cover is fabric that has faded to a… (1268-008). Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
WORLD WAR ONE BINOCULARS WITH CASE & FRAMED CITATION – IDENTIFIED TO 27th DIVISION OFFICER
Offered here is a very fine set, binoculars with leather case and framed citation for gallantry, carried by Captain George B. Bradish of Company “K”, 107th Infantry, 27th Division, A.E.F. The… (282-442). Learn More »
$375.00
SOLD
IDENTIFIED AND BLOODSTAINED PERSONAL FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG WORN AT FIRST MANASSAS BY WILLIAM BEARDEN, 8th GEORGIA, WIA
This flag is typical of the small Confederate First National Flags that occasionally show up on the lapels or even prominently displayed on the caps of early war Confederate soldiers celebrating the… (846-567). Learn More »
$12,500.00
ON HOLD
ID’D BIBLE – WILLIAM SELLEW, 150th PENNSYLVANIA, “BUCKTAILS”
This remarkable American Bible Society New Testament is dated 1862 and remains in good, complete condition. The exterior is bound in slightly faded, lightly crazed (around edges) and minorly scuffed… (2025-233). Learn More »
$550.00
ON HOLD
“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY
Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry. His service term was… (2024-1281). Learn More »
$295.00
ON HOLD
SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF LUTHER RICE – 14th and 1st MASS HEAVY ARTILLERY: HE UNDERSTATED HIS AGE TO GET INTO SERVICE
We are used to stories of underage soldiers lying about their age or getting a guardian’s permission to enlist out of patriotism and adventure. There were also a number of recruits at the other end… (172-6080). Learn More »
DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER
Front of the tag has a bust of General McClellan surrounded by “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. MCCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861.” Face is dark with gilt remaining in the low areas. Reverse is stamped “DANIEL… (1000-1836). Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00
ID’D COPY OF LLOYD’S MAP OF THE SOUTH – COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GA INFANTRY – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG
John Towers lived in Anderson, SC to 1849, then was a merchant in Cass County, GA. He moved to Rome in Floyd County, GA in 1855 and had a metal casting foundry there. He enrolled for war service and… (846-560). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA
A white metal shield-shaped watch or key fob stamped “W E HAY, G.A.R. No. 146 Colorado. PO. Pa.” with crossed rifles with bayonets and three chain links. Measures approx. 1" x 1 1/4". Pennsylvania… (2024-2393). Learn More »
FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG
This map was part of the wartime collection of John Towers, Colonel of the 8th Georgia Infantry and comes to us in a good condition given its age and use. This high-quality map is a Lloyd’s… (846-561). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK: 15th NEW HAMPSHIRE, SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON AND THE TWO ASSAULTS
A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle/War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a soldier who saw action in the siege of Port Hudson from May 27 to July 9, 1863, Gen. Nathaniel… (172-6078). Learn More »
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VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE SWORD BELT WITH VIRGINIA BUCKLE
This buff leather, Model-1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers (one detached but present), all brass hardware, and a very fine Virginia State Seal belt plate. No shoulder strap present. The belt is of buff leather and shows honest use.… (1268-357). Learn More »
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