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MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES

MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES

By William Gilham. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1862. Id’d to “V.M. Johnson / Virginia / August 13th, 1863,” inscribed in weak pencil inscription in front EPS. 559 pp., 82… (1202-102). Learn More »

“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

Title page reads, “A TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION, CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE METHODS OF LAYING OUT, CONSTRUCTING, DEFENDING, AND ATTACKING INTRENCHMENTS, WITH THE GENERAL OUTLINES ALSO OF… (1179-719). Learn More »

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

Lewis Clark Parmelee was born in 1839, the son of a wealthy New Haven, CT, businessman. The history of Berdan’s sharpshooters noted, “Adj. Parmelee was a great favorite in the regiment, a young… (2024-333). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED BROOKS PATENT “WRITING, WORK AND TOILET CASE COMBINED,” OF SERGT. ENOCH JOY, 18th NEW HAMPSHIRE, WITH HIS PHOTOGRAPH: EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

IDENTIFIED BROOKS PATENT “WRITING, WORK AND TOILET CASE COMBINED,” OF SERGT. ENOCH JOY, 18th NEW HAMPSHIRE, WITH HIS PHOTOGRAPH: EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

This is an excellent example of a Civil War soldier’s writing kit, one of several different designs marketed to new soldiers directly and through loved ones who wished them to write. The Brooks… (1179-623). Learn More »

$5,950.00
ON HOLD

 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR HARDTACK

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR HARDTACK

Volunteers in the Spanish American War were just as anxious to illustrate the hardships of army life by bringing home souvenir hardtack as their fathers had been after the Civil War. That staple of… (1219-43). Learn More »

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

This silver badge is crescent shaped and meas. approx. 1.00 inch long. It is engraved around the edges with a linear decoration and engraved on its face is “SKIDS.” Reverse has the remains of a… (2024-29). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR ARMY, NAVY AND CENSUS MANUAL FOR 1862 IDENTIFIED TO FATHER OF 15TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER

US CIVIL WAR ARMY, NAVY AND CENSUS MANUAL FOR 1862 IDENTIFIED TO FATHER OF 15TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER

The full title of this little volume is “STATISTICAL POCKET MANUAL, OF THE ARMY, NAVY, AND CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TOGETHER WITH STATISTICS OF ALL FOREIGN NAVIES” published by D. P.… (1179-513). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL GOLD AND BLUE ENAMEL WARTIME CORPS BADGE OF LT. WILLIAM STORMENT 36th NEW YORK; LATER DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION AS A SERGEANT IN THE 22ND NY CAVALRY

BEAUTIFUL GOLD AND BLUE ENAMEL WARTIME CORPS BADGE OF LT. WILLIAM STORMENT 36th NEW YORK; LATER DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION AS A SERGEANT IN THE 22ND NY CAVALRY

This beautiful badge is gold, circular, hollow backed, mounted with a T-bar pin and catch, inlaid in the front with a Greek Cross in blue enamel, the symbol of the 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps,… (480-344). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER DIARY GROUPING - PRIVATE DAVID C. THOMPSON, COMPANY “C”, NEW YORK 1ST LIGHT ARTILLERY [GETTYSBURG UNIT] / CO “A”, 101ST PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

UNION SOLDIER DIARY GROUPING - PRIVATE DAVID C. THOMPSON, COMPANY “C”, NEW YORK 1ST LIGHT ARTILLERY [GETTYSBURG UNIT] / CO “A”, 101ST PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

Consists of three standard-size pocket diaries—dated 1861, 1862, 1863—detailing Thompson’s service activities, entries running from 10/4/1861 to 12/4/1863. Inscription front eps, 1863 diary—in… (2023-2639). Learn More »

CAMP AX OF ALBERT H. HILL - 4th RHODE ISLAND, 7th RHODE ISLAND, DETACHED SERVICE WITH BATTERY A 1st PA ARTILLERY

CAMP AX OF ALBERT H. HILL - 4th RHODE ISLAND, 7th RHODE ISLAND, DETACHED SERVICE WITH BATTERY A 1st PA ARTILLERY

Camp axes were privately purchased by soldiers for common chores like chopping firewood when in winter camps or even barracks. This one nicely carved on the handle by the soldier with his name, likely… (1179-710). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON’S SIGNED, PERSONAL COPY OF <i>A COMPLETE TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATIONS</i>

CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON’S SIGNED, PERSONAL COPY OF A COMPLETE TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATIONS

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Signed Copy of His West Point Textbook, A Complete Treatise on Field Fortifications. The future Confederate general's bold signature, signed "Thos. J. Jackson" ca. 1846,… (1179-682). Learn More »

ID’D 1863 GENERAL ORDERS BOOK WITH CDV – 1st RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY

ID’D 1863 GENERAL ORDERS BOOK WITH CDV – 1st RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY

The book is “General Orders affecting the Volunteer force Adjutant General’s office 1863”.  Ink presentation inscription inside front cover: “Respectfully presented to Surgeon W. H. Wilbur… (655-16). Learn More »

BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

This is a book of fold out plates, many with “explanatory tables,” illustrating battlefield deployments, camp layouts, diagrams of fortifications, etc. They come from a two-volume work, title not… (1052-664). Learn More »

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - THE MEMOIRS OF FIELD-MARSHALL MONTGOMERY

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - THE MEMOIRS OF FIELD-MARSHALL MONTGOMERY

This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name  as “C R HUEBNER” & "HUEBNER". A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years… (128-1189). Learn More »

$87.50
Originally $175.00

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1963 COPY OF “THEY FOUGHT ALONE” BY JOHN KEATS

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1963 COPY OF “THEY FOUGHT ALONE” BY JOHN KEATS

This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name  as “C R HUEBNER”. A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years serving from… (128-1188). Learn More »

$67.50
Originally $135.00

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1958 COPY OF “WHAT HAPPENED AT PEARL HARBOR” BY HANS LOUIS TREFOUSSE

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1958 COPY OF “WHAT HAPPENED AT PEARL HARBOR” BY HANS LOUIS TREFOUSSE

This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name  as “RALPH HUEBNER”. A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years serving from… (128-1185). Learn More »

$67.50
Originally $135.00

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1928 COPY OF “ARMY RETIREMENTS BASED ON THE ARMY REGISTER 1923”

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1928 COPY OF “ARMY RETIREMENTS BASED ON THE ARMY REGISTER 1923”

This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name  as “C R HUEBNER” & "HUEBNER". A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years… (128-1184). Learn More »

$62.50
Originally $125.00

ENGRAVED GOLD 20th CONNECTICUT REGIMENTAL BADGE WITH BATTLE HONORS OF LT. OLIVER TAYLOR DOOLITTLE

ENGRAVED GOLD 20th CONNECTICUT REGIMENTAL BADGE WITH BATTLE HONORS OF LT. OLIVER TAYLOR DOOLITTLE

This is a beautiful gold, engraved and identified regimental badge of the 20th Connecticut, which fought in the Army of the Potomac and Army of the Cumberland, seeing action at Chancellorsville,… (622-434). Learn More »

GENERAL SCOTT FRAMED LAUREL LEAF, DATED DECEMBER 25, 1861

GENERAL SCOTT FRAMED LAUREL LEAF, DATED DECEMBER 25, 1861

This gold framed wreath on a background of silk was presented as a Christmas gift and reads, “TO RICHARD J. SMITH AND SISTERS, A PORTION OF THE WREATH OF LAUREL PRESENTED TO OUR BELOVED HERO… (282-405). Learn More »

$950.00
Originally $1,350.00

SOLDIER DIARY - CORPORAL WILLIAM WINTLE, CO. “A”, 22ND INDIANA INFANTRY; ATLANTA - CAROLINAS CAMPAIGN CONTENT

SOLDIER DIARY - CORPORAL WILLIAM WINTLE, CO. “A”, 22ND INDIANA INFANTRY; ATLANTA - CAROLINAS CAMPAIGN CONTENT

Daily entries from August 8, 1864, through regimental mustering out, July 21, 1864. Front eps owner inscription, in pencil: “William Wintle / Comp. A 22nd Regt. Ind. V. Volunteers/ Sept. 14th,… (778-86). Learn More »

$1,575.00
Originally $2,250.00


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CDV OF LOUIS R. FRANCINE, 7TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

Image shows Francine in uniform. He wears a non-regulation coat with shoulder straps (Major or Lt. Colonel). Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has two small chips to border along top edge. Reverse has pencil identification. Photographer’s… (2021-1131). Learn More »

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