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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER NOTE, PLUS BOND COUPONS
Dated “Headquarters Department of the Gulf / New-Orleans, Sept. 9th, 1862. One page in ink, 5” x 8, plus three “State of Louisiana” bond coupons. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. Text: “The… (490-6609) Learn More »
BOOK – “AN HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL ACCOUNT OF THE PROVINCE AND COUNTRY OF PENSILVANIA AND OF WEST-NEW-JERSEY IN AMERICA”
This is the 1848 reprint of the 1698 original. By Gabriel Thomas, 5.5” x 7.75”. Rebound in blue cloth boards with foil imprint on spine. Folding map at front present but split along fold. Cover… (236-1078) Learn More »
BOOK – WILLIAM GLAZE AND THE PALMETTO ARMORY
By Jack Allen Meyer, this book is 6” x 9” with 64 pages. Well illustrated and signed by the author. Details history of Mr. Glaze and the Armory before, during, and after the Civil War. A fine… (236-1080) Learn More »
1862 INDIAN HEAD PENNY – 2ND CORPS HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG
This item is a dug Indian head penny featuring good detail and a green patina. Dated 1862. Recovered at the site of the Union 2nd Corps field hospital at Gettysburg. Recovered by author/publisher Dean… (236-1098) Learn More »
$45.00
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RELIC LOT FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE
Housed in a 9” x 6” wood framed case is a nice group of relics recovered from a trench line at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Included are ten assorted bullets (US & CS), a bone, an artillery… (236-1083) Learn More »
$125.00
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BULLET LOT FROM 2ND BULL RUN
Offered here is a very nice group of bullets recovered from the Battle of 2nd Bull Run. Included are .54 and .58 caliber 3-ringers, .54 and .58 caliber Confederate Gardner 2-ringers, English and… (236-1101) Learn More »
$75.00
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MOUNTED MUMPER GETTYSBURG PHOTO – SCHOOLHOUSE WITH POSING CHILDREN
Levi "Lee" Mumper was born in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1843. The second of seven children born to farm couple Samuel and Catherine (Shultz) Mumper, he completed a public-school education… (2024-6952) Learn More »
EARLY GETTYSBURG PHOTO – STEVENS’ KNOLL
Nestled between the most important hills of the US line is Stevens’ Knoll – known before the battle as McKnight’s Hill. Featured in this photo is the famed position of the 5th Maine Battery,… (2024-6971) Learn More »
COURTNEY & TENNENT MARKED CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS BY MOLE WITH SCABBARD
Offered here is a very good example of a 25” long Robert Mole & Sons produced Confederate Naval Cutlass, marked by Courtney, Tennent & Company with its original scabbard. The blade is… (1268-683) Learn More »
US MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS & SCABBARD BY AMES DATED 1842
Adopted in late 1841, this model cutlass was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company until 1846. In all a total of 6,600 cutlasses were produced. These saw service through the Mexican and Civil Wars.… (1268-675) Learn More »
FRAMED TOURIST PHOTO – DEVIL’S DEN, 1920
Tourism has been a centerpiece of Gettysburg since the days immediately following the battle. Throngs of people flocked to see the sights of the iconic clash just as they do today, popularizing… (2023-720) Learn More »
BRASS “OILER” FOR MARTINI-HENRY RIFLE
This is an original 19th century British oil bottle for the Martini-Henry Rifle. Brass oil bottle with screw cap and long iron “needle” mounted inside the cap. Brass has mellow tone with traces of… (236-1104) Learn More »
$20.00
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FRAMED WEST AFRICAN MANILLA
This piece measures approximately 2.25” tall x 2.25” across its widest point. Crudely cast copper or brass, this has a nice dark green patina. This comes mounted with descriptive labels in a 9”… (236-1085) Learn More »
$35.00
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ID’D P1855 MOUNTED SERVICES MUSICIAN’S SHELL JACKET – WILLIAM OSWALD, 4th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY
William Oswald resided in Northampton County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted on August 15th, 1861. On that same day, he mustered into Company “A” of the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry as a Bugler. … (2023-2635) Learn More »
ALLEGHENY ARSENAL STYLE U.S. 1861 PATTERN .58 CAL. CARTRIDGE BOX RIG
This is a good example of the regulation Union infantry cartridge box rig, untouched and un-messed with, in the sort of condition we used see in a box coming out of a veteran’s estate, something… (1283-01) Learn More »
RARE CONFEDERATE IMPORTED CARTRIDGE BOX
This English made cartridge box was run through to the blockaded South early in the war. It was made under Confederate direction by English contractor Alexander Ross. Major Edward Anderson CSA between… (2025-304) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-ERA ELEY BROTHERS CAP TIN WITH BRASS LABEL
Here is an original Civil War era tin for pistol-sized percussion caps made by Eley Brothers of London. This is the taller (1.4” tall) 250 count size tin. The tin remains in very good condition and… (236-1102) Learn More »
$75.00
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OLD BALDY (MEADE’S HORSE) CABINET CARD PHOTO
‘Old Baldy’, the most famous of the war horses used by General George G. Meade was raised on the western frontier, and brought east as a U.S. Cavalry mount. At the outbreak of the Civil War… (2024-5119) Learn More »
$125.00
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MOUNTED GETTYSBURG PHOTOGRAPH – UNIDENTIFIED CADETS AT DEVIL’S DEN
This early tourism photo features one of Gettysburg’s most prominent landmarks, the famed Devil’s Den. Standing in front of the iconic boulders are young men in unidentified uniforms, likely… (1211-127) Learn More »
RARE ¼ PLATE VMI CADET DAGUERROTYPE PHOTO – COL. SIMEON GIBBONS, 10th VIRGINIA, KIA AT MCDOWELL
Simeon Beauford Gibbons was born near what is now Shenandoah, Virginia (Page County) on May 25, 1833, a son of Samuel and Christina Miller Gibbons (a descendant of Valley pioneer Adam Miller). Though… (846-578) Learn More »
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR WAIST BELT
This woven canvas belt measures 3” wide with the length being adjustable to some extent by use of brass wires at each end. The belt was made to hold forty-five .30 caliber rounds in loops that are… (1120-06) Learn More »
U.S. M-1855 SPRINGFIELD BAYONET SCABBARD
Original early production black bridle leather scabbard. The leather body is in nice condition with a good tight seam running up the back with only minor crazing to the finish. Brass scabbard tip was… (632-85) Learn More »
BOOK – “DIARY OF THE AMERICAN WAR, A HESSIAN JOURNAL”
Cloth covered boards with dust jacket. Imprint on spine. 7” x 10”, 467 pages, maps, index. Good condition overall. This book presents a translation of the diary written by Hessian mercenary… (236-1062) Learn More »
$50.00
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CA 1840-1860 AMERICAN FLINT GLASS ASHBURTON CELERY VASE
An Ashburton celery vase, dating from 1840 to 1860, is a specific type of cut glass vase used to hold celery stalks, typically with a deep, wide bowl and a solid or fluted stem. The Ashburton… (1239-33) Learn More »
COMPLETE CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH SOLDIER’S STENCILED NAME
The NY Depot was a branch of the U.S. Quartermaster’s Office of Clothing and Equipage that contracted with various dealers and makers for hundreds of thousands of canteens during the Civil War. They… (1268-223) Learn More »
VERY FINE PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET
This is a very nice example of the P-53 socket bayonet for Enfield rifles. The blade is approximately 17” long. Top of blade stamped “[broad arrow] / WD” over “[crown] / E / 12”. The overall… (2025-70) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a well-worn Civil War percussion cap pouch. This pattern has the closing tab as a continuation of the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. The surface of the leather on the outer flap shows… (632-86) Learn More »
ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 5 GENTLEMEN AT THE HIGH WATER MARK
This neat and likely singular photograph is mounted to a dark gray card with decorative border designs and depicts 5 men standing at the High Water Mark Monument – near The Angle and along Hancock… (2024-6914) Learn More »
$65.00
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EARLY GETTYSBURG TOURISM PHOTO – ANTIQUE CAR AND GROUP AT DEVIL’S DEN
This interesting early photograph features a group of tourists in what appears to be an early model Chevrolet. Five men sit in the automobile as one poses while standing. Another man standing in the… (2024-6908) Learn More »
$65.00
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EARLY GETTYSBURG PHOTOGRAPH – 13th VERMONT AND VERMONT STATE MONUMENT, HANCOCK AVENUE
Early photography of the Gettysburg Battlefield serves as an important record of the evolution of the park and its expansive grounds. Shown in this image are the 13th Vermont and Vermont State… (2024-6899) Learn More »
SCARCE CANTEL PATENT CANTEEN WITH PAINTED SOLDIER’S INITIALS
Patented October 14, 1862, by Lazare Cantel, a New York City maker of trunks and other leather items, these canteens were designed to obviate the objectionable taste leather canteens gave to their… (1268-221) Learn More »
$1,500.00
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REVEREND W.R.H. DEATRICK- HELD PRISONER BY IMBODEN IN THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN
A very clear CDV vignette bust view of a well-dressed, slightly balding man with goatee by Tipton and Myers of Gettysburg still in it album page with old ink identification reading, “Rev. Deatrick /… (2025-261) Learn More »
SIGNED US ARMY REGULATIONS OF LT. J. H. BULLOCK, 1st MICH. CAV, CUSTER’S MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE & BROTHER OF DEADWOOD SHERIFF SETH BULLOCK
Custer and the Michigan Cavalry Brigade need no introduction to collectors or students of the Civil War. This is an excellent condition copy of the revised US Army Regulations of 1863 belonging to an… (2024-2379) Learn More »
$295.00
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CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S UNIFORM GROUP OF LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN AND MAJOR HUGH MORTIMER NELSON: 1st VA CAVALRY, 6th VA CAVALRY, ADC TO EWELL, WIA GAINES MILL
This wonderful Confederate officer’s grouping came directly out of the family, from the officer’s great-great-grandson in 1995, and went into the collection of esteemed artist, collector and… (153-09) Learn More »
69th OHIO SOLDIER’S STENCIL: COMPANY MUSICIAN 1861 TO 1865, 14th ARMY CORPS- THE REGIMENT FOUGHT FROM STONES RIVER TO BENTONVILLE
This is in excellent condition, with no bends or tears, just a few age stains. These were commercially sold, made of a thin sheet of metal wrapped around a sturdier metal frame, and stamped through… (490-7291) Learn More »
$975.00
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CONFEDERATE GARDNER “BULLET IN WOOD” FROM CULP’S HILL
This is a small piece of a tree with a bullet fired into it. This small piece of wood has a Confederate Gardner type minie ball embedded in it; just the lower end is visible. This is an old knot of… (2025-262) Learn More »
$225.00
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POW ART BONE CUP IN CASE, ID’D TO 93RD NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS
Bone cup with brass rim and base was prisoner of war art made in Libby Prison. Brass rim is engraved with, “CAPT. H.C.NEWTON, 93RD REGT. N.Y. VOL. SEPT. 19TH, 1864”. Bone is engraved with,… (172-3053) Learn More »
US CAVALRY M1858 DRESS “HARDEE” HAT – 8th REGIMENT, COMPANY H
The M1858 Dress Hat was the formal counterpart to the fatigue duty headwear of the US Army. Made of stiff black felt, the hat found little favor among Civil War servicemen, particularly in the east,… (1268-775) Learn More »
$3,950.00
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PACKAGE OF 4MM FLOBERT PRIMED CASES
Here is a round pasteboard box of primed cases for a 4mm Flobert pistol. Printed label on lid, printed red “tape” around side. Empty cases have “KC” headstamp. Good condition, but unknown… (172-4106) Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $125.00
ENGLISH SIDE KNIFE WITH SHEATH, C. 1850-60
Maker mark: “Manson/ Sheffield”. Measures 11.25 in total length; spear-shaped blade 6.375” in length, 1.125” in width at base. Frosted blade inscription: “Never Draw Me Without… (172-3645) Learn More »
$750.00
Originally $975.00
RELIC, BRASS FLAG STAFF TIP (POINTY)
Offered here is a “dug” flag staff tip. This is made of brass, measures 5” long and 1” in diameter. Features a raised band and there is a single screw hole to attach to wood flag staff. Very… (236-213) Learn More »
$65.00
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RELIC, BRASS FLAG STAFF TIP (ROUND)
Offered here is a “dug” flag staff tip. This is made of brass, measures approximately 3.75” long and 1” in diameter. Features a raised band and there is a single screw hole to attach to wood… (236-214) Learn More »
$65.00
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CDV OF COLONEL FRANCIS STEBBINS BARTOW, THE FIRST COMMANDER KILLED IN BATTLE DURING THE CIVIL WAR AT FIRST MANASSAS
Here we have a view of Colonel Bartow in civilian clothing, likely around 1860 when Bartow was a congressman for his home state of Georgia. The image is an oval shaped vignette of Bartow seated in a… (846-584) Learn More »
$1,200.00
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CDV BUST VIEW OF CS GEN. JAMES H. LANE – 1ST NORTH CAROLINA, 28TH NORTH CAROLINA; THREE TIMES WOUNDED IN ACTION
Born July 28, 1833, in Mathews County, Virginia, and educated by tutors and private schools, in 1851 Lane entered the Virginia Military Institute where Stonewall Jackson was one of his instructors. He… (846-575) Learn More »
LATE- WAR FULL-STANDING VIEW OF LT. COL. WILBUR REID, TRIGG’S BATTALION PARTISAN RANGERS, MISSING HIS LEG
This CDV shows a full standing view of Lieutenant Colonel Reid of the 36th Virginia. The dapper lieutenant colonel who had his left leg recently amputated stands confidently with his wooden crutches… (846-406) Learn More »
SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF OLIVER SIDENSPARKER, 24th MAINE: SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON
A very nice condition Civil War soldier’s stencil reading, “O. Sidensparker, / Co. B. 24th Me. Reg’t.” These were privately purchased by or for soldiers to mark their personal possessions and… (490-7293) Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF JAMES H. GIBBS, 97th NEW YORK: HE FUDGED HIS AGE GOING INTO THE ARMY AND HIS NAME AFTER GETTING OUT
Stories of boys lying about their age in order to get into the army and “see the elephant,” are not uncommon. Rarer are men at the other end of the age spectrum, over the 44-year age limit for… (490-7295) Learn More »
NAMED CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX
This leather pouch is a homespun Southern copy of the typical “Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box of the time with soldier’s name carved on flap. The large outer flap has the slightly… (1268-023) Learn More »
LARGE MOUNTED GETTYSBURG PHOTOGRAPH – 8TH PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT
The 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry Monument sits along Pleasanton Avenue, just north of the Pennsylvania Monument on the crest of Cemetery Ridge. Notably, a tree trunk was later added to the sculpture to… (2024-6946) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG VETERAN PHOTOGRAPH – THE ANGLE/71st PA MONUMENT LOCATION WITH PERIOD NOTATION
This image depicts three men standing at the low stone wall of “The Angle”, looking out across the rolling fields between Cemetery and Seminary Ridges. The man in the bowler hat at left is… (2024-6737) Learn More »
$85.00
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Fought on Aug. 28-29, 1861, little more than a month after the Union defeat at Bull Run, the capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark on the outer banks helped restrict Confederate blockade running, enabled further operations on the North Carolina coast,… (1179-504). Learn More »
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