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90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) SHARPS “SPORTING RIFLE” CARTRIDGE

90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) SHARPS “SPORTING RIFLE” CARTRIDGE

This style of cartridge was originally made prior to the Civil War and eventually replaced in the North by the “New Model” linen cartridges. However, the simple method of just tying the plain… (1212-87) Learn More »

FANTASTIC QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG ARMED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

FANTASTIC QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG ARMED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

Image is a full standing view of a young Confederate soldier standing at the position of “attention” with his Enfield musket and fixed bayonet. The subject wears a dark kepi with gold tinted side… (2021-1171) Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH KNIFE

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH KNIFE

Waist-up view of a young Confederate wearing a dark forage cap and a light-colored nine button shell jacket with high collar and cloth epaulettes. The subject also wears a leather waistbelt with a… (2021-1170) Learn More »

PHOTO OF VETERANS AT 1938 75th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG

PHOTO OF VETERANS AT 1938 75th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG

Approximately 1,870 Union and Confederate veterans gathered for the 75th Anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg in what would be known as the ‘the last’ large scale gathering.  Tent villages… (224-624) Learn More »

WIRE PHOTO OF 1949 PARADE - LAST GAR ENCAMPMENT

WIRE PHOTO OF 1949 PARADE - LAST GAR ENCAMPMENT

This image depicts the ‘last’ parade for the GAR Encampments, that took place on September 1, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  A description accompanies the original wire photo, and also nicely… (224-623) Learn More »

WIRE PHOTO OF 1936 VETERANS' PARADE, WASHINGTON DC

WIRE PHOTO OF 1936 VETERANS' PARADE, WASHINGTON DC

Pictured here at the 69th National GAR Encampment held in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a group of former drummer boys from Wichita, Kansas.  The image is black and white an original wire photo.  It is… (224-621) Learn More »

1936 VETERANS PARADE, WASHINGTON DC

1936 VETERANS PARADE, WASHINGTON DC

Pictured here are four Union veterans marching in Washington DC for the 70th National GAR encampment.  Present marching in the parade were less than 700 GAR members. Pictured left to right are G. H… (224-620) Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE: FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA, ESTABLISHED 1870

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE: FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA, ESTABLISHED 1870

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns mainly by using brass screws in the soles, rather… (1052-303) Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE WITH FIELD REPAIR

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE WITH FIELD REPAIR

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns mainly by using brass screws in the soles, rather… (1052-576) Learn More »

60-BORE (~.44 CALIBER) SHARPS CARTRIDGE, GOMEZ & MILLS PATENT

60-BORE (~.44 CALIBER) SHARPS CARTRIDGE, GOMEZ & MILLS PATENT

Here is a very rare 60-Bore Sharps cartridge with a multi-groove bullet by Gomez and Mills. This cartridge is in fine condition. The paper is crisp, and you can clearly see where another cartridge… (1212-85) Learn More »

VERY SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH

VERY SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH

This musket follows the general lines of a British Short Land Pattern musket, but bears no British maker, ordnance, or proof marks. The lock is a two-screw lock with gooseneck hammer, rounded pan and… (1000-0255) Learn More »

$6,000.00
Originally $7,500.00

BOTTLE WITH SPOUT

BOTTLE WITH SPOUT

Dark amber bottle has applied top with molded spout. Bubbles and irregularities are present due to the hand blown glass process. Measures 9 ½” tall by 3 ¼” at the base. No cracks or chips. … (998-1333) Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $125.00

SMALL “BURNSIDE” PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOUND IN THE WILDERNESS IN 1956

SMALL “BURNSIDE” PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOUND IN THE WILDERNESS IN 1956

Smaller-size eagle breast plate often called the “Burnside” breast plate and associated with troops from Maine and are often recovered with “VMM” plates. Stamped brass face is clean and smooth… (286-1266) Learn More »

AUSTRIAN MODEL 1867 WERNDL BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

AUSTRIAN MODEL 1867 WERNDL BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

The drawn bayonet meas. approx. 28.25 inches long from point to pommel. The bright blade meas. 23.00 inches with a 15.00 inch unstopped central fuller. One side of the ricasso bears the Austrian crest… (490-4163) Learn More »

FRAMED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF CIVIL WAR ERA NAVY OFFICER

FRAMED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF CIVIL WAR ERA NAVY OFFICER

Very nice Victorian frame houses a retouched albumen photograph of an unknown U.S. Navy officer. He is wearing a dark colored, double-breasted frock coat with naval buttons, shoulder straps, a white… (344-3304) Learn More »

$85.00
Originally $125.00

BUST VIEW CDV OF DISMISSED US MARINE OFFICER WILLIAM B. MURRAY

BUST VIEW CDV OF DISMISSED US MARINE OFFICER WILLIAM B. MURRAY

CDV is of William B. Murray wearing a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder knots. Image is clear with good contrast and is mostly clean. Reverse has no photographer’s imprint but does have… (344-2394) Learn More »

$265.00
Originally $380.00

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

1863 COMPOSITION BOOK, PRINTED IN NORTH CAROLINA

1863 COMPOSITION BOOK, PRINTED IN NORTH CAROLINA

Hardcover book with printed cover and brown cloth spine. Covers are heavily worn with much of the printing rubbed off. Covers also have a good amount of surface dirt from age and storage. Full title… (1000-1621) Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $250.00

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “OUR OWN SECOND READER”

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “OUR OWN SECOND READER”

During the war, pro-Southern school books for children were published in the Confederate states. This book contains one hundred lessons. Each has a list of spelling words and a Christian based,… (1000-1620) Learn More »

$240.00
Originally $300.00

CONFEDERATE GRAMMAR BOOK TITLED “OUR OWN SCHOOL GRAMMAR”

CONFEDERATE GRAMMAR BOOK TITLED “OUR OWN SCHOOL GRAMMAR”

Book has a printed hard cover that reads “OUR OWN SCHOOL GRAMMAR, DESIGNED FOR OUR SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES, AS A SEQUEL TO THE PRIMARY GRAMMAR” by Charles W. Smythe, A.M.” published by Sterling… (1000-1619) Learn More »

$300.00
Originally $375.00

SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD RIFLE

SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD RIFLE

Full length Enfield sword bayonet. Overall length is approx. 28.00 inches long. Blade is semi-bright with heavy surface mottling and one small spot of light surface rust. Blade is unmarked. True edge… (362-1124) Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Oval Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate complete with both hooks. Face has a light speckled patina and a good “US” stamping. Face has no major dings or dents. Lead on the reverse is 100% with… (2023-2495) Learn More »

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE PART

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE PART

This unusual weapon consisted of a large single shot pistol that had a detachable shoulder stock which theoretically transformed it into a carbine. Here are two excavated brass parts from the pistol… (1000-1147) Learn More »

$260.00
Originally $325.00

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - COLONEL JOHN B. BEALL, 19TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - COLONEL JOHN B. BEALL, 19TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

Addressed to “My Darling” 7 pp. in ink on unlined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG plus. A native of Carroll County, GA. John B. Beall lived a varied life as soldier, lawyer, poet,… (1189-91) Learn More »

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER MARSTON PISTOL CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER MARSTON PISTOL CARTRIDGE

U.S. patent #8956 was granted to William W. Marston & Frederick Goodell on May 18, 1852 for this cartridge. It was intended to be used in a breech-loading single shot firearm of Marston's design,… (1212-226) Learn More »

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SAVAGE “SKIN” CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SAVAGE “SKIN” CARTRIDGE

Scarce .36 caliber Savage cartridge for Navy revolvers. Here is a cartridge that is rarely offered for sale in this fine condition. This style of cartridge was made by D.C. Sage of Middletown, CT.… (1212-114) Learn More »

VIEW OF PETERSBURG WORKS AND AMMUNITION CRATES

VIEW OF PETERSBURG WORKS AND AMMUNITION CRATES

Original Civil War paper image that is a little large than half a stereo photo. Image is titled “Vicinity of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Va.” Photo is clear and in good shape. In the background is… (344-809) Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $250.00

SET OF CDV’S RELATED TO HORACE GREELEY

SET OF CDV’S RELATED TO HORACE GREELEY

The first image in the group shows Greeley seated in a chair with his hands folded in his lap. He wears the usual dark suit consisting of jacket, vest, trousers and bow tie with a white shirt. The… (344-676) Learn More »

$135.00 per Set
Originally $195.00

CABINET CARD OF G.A.R. VETERANS HAVING A PICNIC

CABINET CARD OF G.A.R. VETERANS HAVING A PICNIC

Cabinet card size is approx. 4 ¼ x 6 ½ inches and is of heavy ivory stock. No markings on reverse. Image features an outdoor scene of eight Civil War veterans having a picnic along a stream. They… (344-2725) Learn More »

$35.00
Originally $50.00
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THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

By Capt. J.K. Lee, of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1861. 96 pp., wraps, w/butternut cloth covers & period paper label taped to front… (1000-1637) Learn More »

$520.00
Originally $650.00

SPEECH OF MR. J.S. BARBOUR OF VIRGINIA…ON THE PROPRIETY OF EXCLUDING THE AGENCY OF THE PRESIDENT, IN APPOINTING AND REMOVING THE DISBURSING AND ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY DEPT.

SPEECH OF MR. J.S. BARBOUR OF VIRGINIA…ON THE PROPRIETY OF EXCLUDING THE AGENCY OF THE PRESIDENT, IN APPOINTING AND REMOVING THE DISBURSING AND ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY DEPT.

(Delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, March 1828). Published by Green & Jarvis, Washington, 1828. Title page presentation inscription, in ink: “Judge McLean with/ my respects/ J.S.… (1000-1632) Learn More »

$140.00
Originally $175.00

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK”, 1865

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK”, 1865

During the war, pro-Southern school books for children were published in the Confederate states. Cover and title page read, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK, CAREFULLY PREPARED FOR FAMILY AND SCHOOL USE,… (1000-1615) Learn More »

$760.00
Originally $950.00

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

Civil War army-issue undergarments are extremely rare. They were made and issued in huge numbers, but were characteristically cheaply made, often disliked, and hardly worth preservation as a cherished… (1052-255) Learn More »

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

This is a very rare set of Civil War army drawers, issued, worn and then discarded at a small frontier army fort after the war. These were made and issued in huge numbers, but were characteristically… (1052-256) Learn More »

$2,500.00
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“FORTY MILES A DAY ON BEANS AND HAY IN THE REGULAR ARMY-O” SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

“FORTY MILES A DAY ON BEANS AND HAY IN THE REGULAR ARMY-O” SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes were similar to Civil War issue patterns, with square toe, rough-side out black leather… (1052-292) Learn More »

EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This is a usual soldier’s shoe from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895, and is typical army construction using rough-side out black leather and is clearly stamped “J.… (1052-388) Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872/76 PATTERN CAVALRY BOOT FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872/76 PATTERN CAVALRY BOOT FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

This scarce Indian War U.S. cavalry boot actually comes from Fort Pembina, a small U.S. Army frontier fort in North Dakota in operation from 1870 to 1895. The army introduced new shoe and boot… (1052-304) Learn More »

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this volume is “ELEY CARTRIDGES: A HISTORY OF THE SILVERSMITHS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS” by C. W. Harding and published by Quiller Press of Wykey, Shrewsbury, England in… (236-469) Learn More »

DUG 19TH CENTURY BRASS PROTRACTOR FOUND AT GETTYSBURG BY THE LATE RON MILLER

DUG 19TH CENTURY BRASS PROTRACTOR FOUND AT GETTYSBURG BY THE LATE RON MILLER

This small brass protractor meas. approx. 3.50 x 1.75 inches. The arc still shows faint measured graduations. Bottom center has a partial Philadelphia maker’s mark. Item was dug by the late Ron… (286-1212) Learn More »

CDV OF “SHIPWRECKED CREW”

CDV OF “SHIPWRECKED CREW”

Carte de visite of seven men and one woman in a wide assortment of dress. Image is slightly faded. Pen and ink inscription on the bottom of card mount reads “Shipwrecked Crew / C.H. Captn J.… (344-2964) Learn More »

$345.00
Originally $495.00

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE PARTS

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE PARTS

This unusual weapon consisted of a large single shot pistol that had a detachable shoulder stock which theoretically transformed it into a carbine. Here are two excavated brass parts from the pistol… (1000-1146) Learn More »

$315.00
Originally $395.00

RICHARDSON’S VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1862

RICHARDSON’S VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1862

Cover on this war era almanac reads, “FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1862, BEING THE SECOND AFTER BISSEXTILE OR LEAP YEAR, THE EIGHTY-SIXTH OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, AND THE FIRST OF THE SOUTHERN… (1000-1612) Learn More »

$315.00
Originally $395.00

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

FULL STANDING CDV OF A FAMOUS CONFEDERATE PRISONER AND HIS GUARD – MISTAKEN TO BE JOHN H. SURRATT AND IMPRISONED FOR FIVE MONTHS

FULL STANDING CDV OF A FAMOUS CONFEDERATE PRISONER AND HIS GUARD – MISTAKEN TO BE JOHN H. SURRATT AND IMPRISONED FOR FIVE MONTHS

Image is of Captain John G. Ryan and his guard from the 120th Illinois. Ryan and his guard are posed side by side and both are striking the usual Napoleonic pose. The unknown guard is a 2nd lieutenant… (1138-1323) Learn More »

FULL STANDING CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE BY REES

FULL STANDING CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE BY REES

CDV is of an older bearded gentleman leaning against the base of a column. He wears a matching suit of light-colored material including a double-breasted frock coat, vest and trousers. Though the coat… (1138-1183) Learn More »

CDV FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE

CDV FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE

CDV of an unknown subject posed with one hand resting on his hip. He wears a light-colored nine-button shell jacket, minus cloth epaulettes. The subject also wears trousers that look to be… (1138-1321) Learn More »

CDV FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE

CDV FULL STANDING VIEW OF A YOUNG UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE

CDV of an unknown subject in a cavalier pose resting one hand on the back of a chair while the other rests on his hip. He also stands with legs crossed. The subject wears a light-colored shell jacket… (1138-1327) Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE MAJOR – BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

BUST VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE MAJOR – BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

CDV is a vignette bust view of an unidentified subject wearing  medium colored double-breasted coat with the single star of a major on either side of his collar. Contrast is fair, clarity is good.… (1138-1315) Learn More »


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RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY GUIDON

This Confederate guidon comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum. The flag has been professionally conserved, matted, and framed by Textile Preservation Associates and comes with their 1995 letters of examination, treatment, and… (1179-027A). Learn More »

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