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CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-483) Learn More »
SCOTT’S INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. II, NEW EDITION
Published by Harper Brothers, Cliff S4, New York, 1846. Front EPS Inscribed “Payton W. Stanhope / Vera Cruz,” in ink—title page inscribed “R.W. Bedford, 2nd Lt., Co. H, 14th U.S. Infantry,”… (450-219) 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](/images/product/47/210494_tn.jpg)
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 »
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 »
THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF US NAVY 2ND ENGINEER CHARLES H. BALL
The subject is posed with one hand grasping the hilt of his sword and the other resting on his chest. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat and matching dark trousers with sword belt and sword.… (431-37) Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNION COMMODORE ANDREW HULL FOOTE OF CONNECTICUT
CDV shows Foote posed by a draped column cradling his sword in his left arm. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat open at the collar with matching dark trousers. The jacket bears his rank on the… (160-566) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH POSTWAR MARKING
This is a good example of a regulation US Civil War canteen, complete with full cover, strap and stopper that later saw use likely by a state unit circa 1875. The use of a short chain rather than… (2022-955) Learn More »
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
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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BRITISH M1796 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, WITH KNOT AND SCABBARD
An elegant British light cavalry officer’s 1796 saber with scabbard and sword knot, showing bright, with lots of gilt left on the brass scabbard and hilt. This has a clip point and reverse-P guard… (1240-11) Learn More »
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 »
LARGE TWO-SIDED, 26-CAVITY IRON RIFLE BALL MOLD
Very large iron hinge-type mold to cast 26 lead round balls. Twelve cavities on top and twelve on the bottom. Each side is complete with its own funnel/sprue cutter. Cavities measure approximately… (236-1007) Learn More »
BOOK - ADJUTANT STEARNS
Memorial to First Lieutenant Frazar A. Stearns, Adjutant, 21st Massacuhusetts Infantry, killed in action at New Berne, NC, March 14, 1862. By William Augustus Stearns. Published by Massachusetts… (450-221) Learn More »
THE PATRIOT’S HYMN BOOK
Compiled By Rev. A. Manship. Published by Philadelphia Conference Tract Society, Philadelphia, PA, 1862. 96 pp., green w/cloth spine. wraps, 3” x 4.5, w/flag & soldier campsite cover motif. … (450-222) Learn More »
RARE WORLD WAR II QUARTMASTER BUGLE, PAINTED OLIVE DRAB
Bell maker-mark “CONN /US.” Standards issue: 17” in length w/mouthpiece, double loop, 4.375” bell, w/grommets, & .5” leather strap in fine condition. Olive drab paint moderately… (380-78) Learn More »
FORAGE OF THE ARMY - U.S. PAYMASTER FORM, , DATED BOSTON 8/20/1818
Pre-printed form, 1pp., measuring 16 x 10". Text heading: " The United States in Account current with Charles B. Tallmadge, Paymaster of the United States Light Artillery, of the Army of the United… (1251-46) Learn More »
CDV MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER AND STAFF
Carte de visite, Butler and his staff. Includes eight subjects, all in uniform. Good contrast. No b/m. May have been cut from scrapbook or photographer's sample book as there are parts of four women's… (490-6200PP) Learn More »
FREE FRANKED COVER HANDWRITTEN BY BEN BUTLER
Letter envelope with "free franked" postage by Butler's signature. Empty letter envelope addressed to someone in Maine. The right to send mail free of postage is commonly referred to as a "free… (490-6450) Learn More »
MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER AND STRAP
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter. It is covered in nice light brown wool. The cover is nearly complete… (1235-33) Learn More »
THE WORLD WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKE: THE GETTYSBURG REUNION OF 1913
Hopkins, John. Oct. 2023, Savas Beatie. Hardcover with dustjacket. 216 pp. with illustrations, notes, bibliography. It was front-page news throughout the country—the largest gathering of Union and… (ST501224) Learn More »
RACE TO THE POTOMAC: LEE AND MEADE AFTER GETTYSBURG, JULY 4 – 14, 1863
Even before the guns fell silent at Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee was preparing for the arduous task of getting his defeated army back safely into Virginia. It was an enormous, complex, and exceedingly… (ST501225) Learn More »
“TELL MOTHER NOT TO WORRY” – SOLDIER STORIES FROM GETTYSBURG’S GEORGE SPANGLER FARM
Kirkwood, Ronald D. June 2024, Savas Beatie. Hardcover with dustjacket. 320 pp; 7 maps, 91 images. The George Spangler farm in Gettysburg is a place of reverence. Nurses held the hands of dying… (ST501226) Learn More »
“STRONG MEN OF THE REGIMENT SOBBED LIKE CHILDREN”: JOHN REYNOLDS’ I CORPS AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 1, 1863
Priest, John Michael. June 2024, Savas Beattie. Binding: Skivertex cloth with jacket; photos, original maps, 442 pp. “Priest’s new history is a powerful and important examination of John… (ST501227) Learn More »
CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL ELON J. FARNSWORTH, KILLED IN ACTION AT SOUTH CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG
Here’s your opportunity to own a scarcely found image of Brigadier General Elon Farnsworth, who commanded 1st Brigade, 3rd Division of the Army of the Potomac’s Cavalry Corps at Gettysburg where… (2024-1113) Learn More »
SIGNED CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER
Three-quarter standing CDV view of Butler in a frock coat. Image is from life and he proudly shows his profile of face and body. Good contrast. “Brady Washington” is printed on lower edge of mount… (490-6180) Learn More »
CDV OF ADMIRAL FOOTE IN UNIFORM
Seated studio cdv image of Admiral Andrew Foote in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Foote is seated, wearing his double-breasted frock coat. He has is sword and cap in his lap. Cap displays… (431-30) Learn More »
CDV OF ADMIRAL SAMUEL DUPONT
Seated studio image of Samuel DuPont in Naval uniform. Clear image with good contrast. Dupont is in double-breasted frock with braided epaulettes, trousers with wide stripes down leg, sword and… (431-33) Learn More »
PERIOD INK SIGNED CDV OF PRIVATE JOHN S. DeWOLF
Here we have a bust view of Private John DeWolf of the 127th Illinois infantry and later of the 49th USCT. Image shows a bust view of a serious looking man wearing a frock coat with the collar turned… (2024-452) Learn More »
VOICES FROM GETTYSBURG – LETTERS, PAPERS AND MEMOIRS FROM THE GREATEST BATTLE OF THE CIVIL WAR
Guelzo, Allen C. 2024, Kensington Books. Softcover, 352 pgs. Has a handful of black & white illustrations and maps. The voices of those who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg and its… (ST501222) Learn More »
FIRST WORLD WAR US M1917 HELMET WITH 78TH DIVISION INSIGNIA
This is a US made M1917 steel helmet used by a member of the 78th Infantry Division. Nearly identical to the British army helmet, the M1917 and later the M1917A1 were used up to the Second World War,… (490-6909) Learn More »
MODEL 1858 “BULLSEYE” CANTEEN WITH VETERAN’S REUNION COVER
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter and is the “bullseye” style with concentric rings. It was “done… (490-6823) Learn More »
GOLDMARK PERCUSSION CAP TIN FOR COLT BELT AND POCKET PISTOLS
Plain unfinished tin with label; measures approximately 1” tall x 1.5” in diameter. The body of the container has very nice tin finish with no rust. Lid has green paper label that reads “D [_]… (490-6899) Learn More »
HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, APRIL 22, 1865 – SHERIDAN AT FIVE FORKS
Vol. IX—No. 434. 16 pp. [241-256], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a lead story—“The Final Victory”—accompanied by two action… (557-68) Learn More »
HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, AUGUST 6, 1864 - ATLANTA CAMPAIGN/SIEGE OF PETERSBURG
Vol. VIII—No. 397. 16 pp. [497-512], with four columns, numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a poignant poem, and an illustration of “The Mower in… (557-69) Learn More »
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RARE .71 CALIBER IRON MUSKET BALL MOLD
Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead round ball for muskets. Single cavity mold with spout on top and a sprue cutter in handle. Cavity measures approximately 0.695”. The number “13” is… (236-1002) Learn More »
WAFFLE AND THUMBPRINT DESIGN COMPOTE, C1840-1870
Beautiful compote dish stands 7” tall, with a 4 ¾” diameter base. Bowl measures 8” in diameter. Alternating waffle and thumbprint pattern to bowl. No visible cracks; there is a cluster of a… (1239-14) Learn More »
PRESENTATION US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD OF ASST. SURG. BENJAMIN F. TAFT, 20th MASSACHUSETTS- THE HARVARD REGIMENT- WITH BATTLE HONOR: “FREDERICKSBURG.”
This regulation U.S. M1840 Medical Staff sword bears an elegant inscription in script: B.F. Taft/Asst. Surgeon 20th Mass. Vols./Fredericksburg on the obverse scabbard between the upper and middle… (1052-1118) Learn More »
“ADVANCE THE STANDARD” BY RON TUNISON
Available is a cold cast bronze sculpture titled "Advance the Colors Standard" by Ron Tunison, dated 1990. Numbered 212 of 350. It is on a hardwood base with a gold title plate. It stands… (2023-2755) Learn More »
AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO CAPT. SAMUEL HUBBARD, 15TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY
This original Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword by Ames comes with the original brass throat portion from its leather scabbard. This sword measures 36.5” overall, with a 30.5” steel blade. Blade,… (1052-681) Learn More »
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US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
Light green color to face, with light chocolate patina to body of eagle. Reverse is also green in color; shank present. No visible backmark. This button was found by local Gettysburg resident and… (1163-219F) Learn More »
US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
Reddish chocolate patina with a few spots of verdigris on face. Shank present – somewhat loose though still securely held within the two sections of the button. No visible backmark. This button… (1163-219C) Learn More »
RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BIT WITH “PIECRUST” “C” BOSS AND HEADSTALL
These bits are rare and most that do exist are in excavated condition. This is not only a very strong, non-dug example, but has leather and buckles that seem original to it and not taken from a… (1179-712) Learn More »
REMOUNTED CHEST-UP VIEW OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JONAS H. FRENCH OF GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S STAFF
This CDV image shows French from the mid-chest up. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are very good. Paper and mount are also in nice shape. Reverse… (490-6200M) Learn More »
CHEST-UP VIEW OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JONAS H. FRENCH – NEW ORLEANS PHOTOGRAPHER
This CDV image shows French from the mid-chest up. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are very good. Paper and mount are also in nice shape. Reverse… (490-6200K) Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JONAS H. FRENCH – 30TH MASSACHUSETTS
This CDV image shows French seated with one hand resting on his knee and the other holding his Model 1850 foot officer’s sword next to him. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder… (490-6200J) Learn More »
VERY NICE POST-WAR VIEW OF JOSIAH B. KINSMAN OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF
CDV is of Kinsman from the chest-up. Image appears to be from life but with the uniform drawn on. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with major-general’s shoulder straps. Image is very nice.… (490-6200H) Learn More »
“ANTI-AXIS” WORLD WAR 2 CHILDS POTTY CHAIR
Offered here is a German steel helmet repurposed as a child’s potty chair. We call this an “Anti-Axis” piece as opposed to “Trench Art.” This is because it was likely made and used in the… (1202-132) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE TRAY
This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-01) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE TRAY
This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-03) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE COASTER SET
This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-04) Learn More »
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ARMED CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL
This uncased eighth-plate tintype is a very clear studio view of a Confederate lieutenant colonel wear frock coat, narrow brim hat, gauntlets and tall boots. He has tilted his hat slightly to one side and wears a sort of tight-lipped smile. His… (1138-2029). Learn More »
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