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RARE COMPLETE SEVEN VOLUME BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BY DOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN, FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
This set of books is not often encountered in single volumes let alone a complete set of all 7 matching volumes. The title is simply “GEORGE WASHINGTON: A BIOGRAPHY” by Douglas Southall Freeman… (236-497) Learn More »
POST-WAR BADGE OF THE PHILADELPHIA UNION LEAGUE
Badge consists of a 2.00 inch long red, white and blue ribbon supporting a white metal circular drop. The obverse has a patriotic shield at center with a riband over it that reads “E PLURIBUS… (179-1242) Learn More »
SEATED VIRGINIA ENLISTED MAN, EX-TURNER COLLECTION
This is a ninth-plate ambrotype in figural thermoplastic case with mat, frame and glass in place, but missing the facing pad. It comes from the collection of the late Bill Turner, noted Virginia… (1138-1937) Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00
SONGSHEET - "SONGS & BALLADS SUNG BY MISS CATHARINE HAYES"
Song sheet shows a filigree design on the cover behind the title and a list of songs. It was published by Russell & Tolmann of Boston. Inside is the music and words to the song, "THE CHILD OF THE… (1054-846) Learn More »
$14.00
Originally $20.00
MEXICAN WAR COLORED LITHOGRAPH - “MONTEREY, FROM INDEPENDENCE HILL, IN THE REAR OF BISHOP’S PALACE.”
By D.F. Whiting. Published by G. & W. Endicott, New York, 1847. Framed in black painted wood, 20.5” 17.5, w/wood backing and hang-wire. Lithograph depicts Gen. Winfield Scott’s position at… (1032-160) Learn More »
$280.00
Originally $350.00
CONFEDERATE INFANTRY FIRST LIEUTENANT SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE
There is no doubt about this Confederate officer’s branch of service or rank. He has adopted the U.S. officer’s 1858 pattern army hat complete with turned-up brim held by an embroidered bullion… (1139-01) Learn More »
$2,600.00
Originally $3,250.00
SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MILITARY BANDSMAN WITH OVER-THE-SHOULDER HORN
This bandsman wears a dark frock coat and kepi, and cradles an over-the-shoulder horn against one shoulder. His coat has the usual nine button front, with the buttons lightly gilt by the photographer.… (1139-20) Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00
NINTH –PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN
The unidentified subject wears a double-breasted frockcoat with gilt tinted buttons and on his collar are the three gilt bars of a captain. The cheeks have also been slightly tinted with rose. Image… (1139-43) Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00
US MODEL 1863 REMINGTON ZOUAVE SABRE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD
The blade meas. approx. 20.00 inches long with a 13.25 inch unstopped central fuller. The blade’s surface is clean and bright. The last third of the blade shows some very light oxidation. The true… (1184-59) Learn More »
1849 DATED MEXICAN WAR ERA BATTY “PEACE” POWDER FLASK
Brass powder flask in good condition. The body has one small ding at bottom with a small seam opening. The decoration on the flask consists of a spread-winged eagle above a circle of 20 five-pointed… (160-170) Learn More »
RELIC .52 CALIBER SHARPS BULLET MOLD
Iron, scissor-type bullet mold that cast a single .52 caliber “New Model” Sharps bullet. Mold measures approximately 9” overall. Nippers are on the front end of the mold block. Iron was cleaned… (236-192) Learn More »
US WORLD WAR ONE “TRENCH ART” MESS KIT WITH SPOON & FORK
Model 1910 US mess kit with lid and folding handle. The lid has been inscribed with an arrow pierced heart above the initials “F.T.W.” The artwork is surrounded by a thin double border. Inside the… (2023-1686) Learn More »
NEAR MINT US JOSLYN MODEL 1855 NAVY SABRE BAYONET – NO SCABBARD
The blade meas. approx. 22.00 inches long with a 14.00 inch unstopped central fuller. The blade’s surface is clean and bright with some minor mottling near the point and light hard to see oxidation.… (218-600) Learn More »
CDV OF A NORTHERN MORTAR BATTERY BEFORE YORKTOWN
General McClellan was an engineer by training and disposition. His advance up the Peninsula toward Richmond in 1862 was calculated and methodical. When Confederates contested his progress by digging… (1054-186) Learn More »
$122.50
Originally $175.00
BEFORE AND AFTER ENLISTING IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY
This pair of sixth-plate ambrotypes is housed in a nice thermoplastic case with a geometric and floral border imitating a rustic frame, surrounding a scene of birds picking at a flowering plant. This… (1138-1834) Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00
CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN UNIFORM, LOY FAMILY OF VIRGINIA
This sixth-plate ambrotype shows a young Confederate soldier seated, wearing a dark forage cap or kepi, and light color uniform jacket with standing collar and shoulder tabs. Eight buttons are visible… (1138-1861) Learn More »
$1,000.00
Originally $1,200.00
VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE
The relationship between the two men pictured is not known but no doubt they are either brothers or the same man at different points in his life. The left side ambrotype is of a seated man sporting a… (1138-1975) Learn More »
$2,400.00
Originally $3,000.00
TINTYPE OF TWO CONFEDERATE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER PARDS
This crystal clear 6th plate tintype shows two Confederate NCOs seated in a half-length view, against a plain background, both wearing dark caps and one with his arm over his comrade’s shoulder.… (1138-2003) Learn More »
$2,360.00
Originally $2,950.00
AMBROTYPE OF EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE OFFICER WITH SWORD
This ninth plate ambrotype shows a young Confederate officer from the knees up, seated in a studio with arm resting a table beside him, clutching his sword so that the hilt is visible to the camera.… (1138-1888) Learn More »
$1,400.00
Originally $1,750.00
AMBROTYPE OF IDENTIFIED MUSICIAN OF THE PETERSBURG MILITIA
Formerly in the collection of Bill Turner, this sixth plate ambrotype has a great pedigree, having been published as Figure 2 in Albaugh’s landmark “Confederate Faces.” Identified there as a,… (1138-1866) Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00
1950 ADAMS COUNTY WOODEN NICKEL
The seal of Adams County in green ink appears on one side along with an explanation that this is a "Unique Souvenir of the Adams County Sesqui-Centennial and that the bearer can turn this wooden… (67-940) Learn More »
$6.00
Originally $12.50
RUBY FLASH GLASS GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR MUG
Vintage souvenir mug has clear glass bottom with ruby flash at the top. Gold gilt band decorates the rim. Lettering reads, “GETTYSBURG, 1863”. Mug measures 3” tall by 2” in circumference at… (67-756) Learn More »
$20.00
Originally $40.00
ARMED AND ID’D CONFEDERATE WITH A LOVE NOTE ON THE REVERSE
This Confederate private is shown in gray jacket and gray trousers with a wide dark stripe. He is bareheaded and wears his hair neatly combed and mustache and goatee. He has turned down the collar of… (1139-21) Learn More »
$2,360.00
Originally $2,950.00
CONFEDERATE SERGEANT IN RICHMOND STYLE JACKET
This sixth-plate ambrotype is housed in an embossed, leatherette case with a separated hinge, but is matted, glassed, and framed, and the facing pad is place. The image is very clear and shows a… (1139-52) Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00
BENJAMIN KEYS 21st GEORGIA, DIED OF WOUNDS AT GROVETON (SECOND MANASSAS)
This sixth plate ambrotype was identified from a companion tintype and shows Benjamin F. Keys, Co. G 21st Georgia, seated, with his arms folded at his waist. He wears a gray jacket with standing… (1139-57) Learn More »
$3,160.00
Originally $3,950.00
US MODEL 1855 HARPER’S FERRY SABRE BAYONET - NO SCABBARD
The blade meas. approx. 21.50 inches long with a 16.50 inch central fuller. The blade’s surface is semi-bright with moderate scattered mottling and light scattered surface pitting. The true edge has… (490-3211) Learn More »
HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 22, 1864 - GENERAL BUTLER
Vol. VIII—No. 408. 16 pp [673-688], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a dramatic full-page illustration by William Waud: “Major-General Butler… (557-46) Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE NAVY CAPTAIN GEORGE N. HOLLINS
Anthony made image of Hollins in U.S. Navy uniform. Oval chest-up view. Mount has been trimmed at the bottom. Generic Anthony backmark. George Nichols Hollins (1799–1878) was an American Captain and… (1138-1371) Learn More »
INK SIGNED VIGNETTE BUST VIEW OF CONFEDERATE SURGEON JOHN P. FURNISS
Image is a chest up view of Dr. Furniss in a partial left profile. He wears a medium colored double-breasted frock coat with the single star of a major on his collar. Beneath the image is a strong… (1138-1360) Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT P. H. KYES, 16TH LOUISIANA INFANTRY
CDV of Philetus Horace Kyes in Confederate uniform. Full standing studio view. Image is faded. Image and mount are soiled overall. No photographer's backmark. Pencil identification on back. Kyes… (1138-1290) Learn More »
INK INSCRIBED VIEW OF A FUTURE MEMBER OF TURNER ASHBY’S CAVALRY - E. PENDLETON LONG – BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER
Image is a full standing view of Long in a dark civilian suit posed with one arm behind his back and the other resting on a podium next to his dark slouch hat. Contrast and clarity are excellent.… (1138-1090) Learn More »
UNIDENTIFIED BUST VIEW OF A CONFEDERATE OFFICER
Image is a chest-up view of a Confederate officer posed looking straight into the camera. He wears a light colored double-breasted frock coat and a goatee that is long enough to cover any collar… (1138-1124) Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO COMRADES IN THE VETERAN RESERVE CORPS (?)
These two comrades are posed with one seated and the other standing next to him with his hand resting on his shoulder. Both wear light-colored jackets trimmed with darker piping, hold dark forage… (1138-1821) Learn More »
$800.00
Originally $1,000.00
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF “DOCTOR AMISS” EX-BILL TURNER COLLECTION
This very clear ambrotype shows a young man in officer’s uniform at left with his arm draped protectively behind a younger girl on the right. He wears an 1839 pattern forage cap and an officer’s… (1138-1897) Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A MILITIA OFFICER WITH SWORD AND PISTOL, LIKELY VIRGINIA
This member of a militia company has donned white gloves and shows off a Model 1850 foot officer’s sword for his portrait, but has left the rain cover on his kepi. He wears a light colored frock… (1138-1980) Learn More »
$3,160.00
Originally $3,950.00
EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE SERGEANT WITH SABER EX-BILL TURNER
This sixth plate ambrotype shows a seated sergeant from the knees up, wearing a brimmed hat and a dark frock coat that shows both sergeant’s chevrons and shoulder straps. He also wears a white buff… (1138-1838) Learn More »
$2,600.00
Originally $3,250.00
CASED QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE
Here we have a quarter plate cased ambrotype of an unidentified Confederate soldier with a fiery look in his eyes. He wears a shell jacket open and unbuttoned with cloth epaulettes and matching vest… (1138-1817) Learn More »
$1,400.00
Originally $1,750.00
SMALL ALBUMEN PHOTO OF FEDERAL CAMP AT CITY POINT
Plain mount (6” x 4 ½”) with image (4” x 3 ¼”) of the Union camp and supply depot at City Point, Virginia. Tents visible on high ground in distance, horses and corral below the camp. … (1054-2062) Learn More »
$87.50
Originally $125.00
QUAD NINTH PLATE UNION CASE WITH ONE IMAGE
Union case is meant to house four ninth-plate images. Cover shows a raised image of an antebellum mother holding her daughter on her lap with a cat and a dog. One corner at the lower back has a piece… (1054-184) Learn More »
$87.50
Originally $125.00
PRE-WAR BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE – RICHMOND/NEW YORK , w/COVER
Dated “Richmond 4th September 1860.” Cover address: ”WRW Cameron / New York. Addressed to “WRW Cameron Dear Sir” One page in ink on light-blue lined stationery, 7.5” x 10. Exhibits… (1054-2258) Learn More »
$45.00
Originally $65.00
POST-WAR CDV IMAGE OF SERGEANT GILBERT BATES 1ST WISCONSIN HEAVY ARTILLERY, KNOWN FOR WALKING ACROSS THE SOUTH CARRYING THE AMERICAN FLAG
Full standing view of Sergeant Gilbert Bates in uniform holding a large American flag on a staff. Bates is wearing a dark frock coat and trousers. The coat has an odd variant of Sergeant’s chevrons… (1054-994) Learn More »
$525.00
Originally $750.00
CDV OF ILLINOIS CHILD IN UNIFORM – A GIFT FOR HIS AUNT
Delightful image of a young boy, perhaps 8 or 9 years old, posed standing and resting one hand on a covered table. The boy wears a dark army pattern shell jacket with eight brass buttons running down… (1054-765) Learn More »
$42.50
Originally $60.00
BUST CDV OF A UNION FIELD GRADE OFFICER
Vignette bust image of an unknown Union Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel or Major. The subject sports muttonchops and wears a dark double-breasted frock coat. His shoulder straps are visible but the rank… (1054-764) Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $95.00
JENNIE WADE HOUSE SOUVENIR CREAMER
Creamer/pitcher features image of Jennie Wade and the Jennie Wade House. Pitcher measures approx. 4” tall x 3” wide. Item is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Bottom of piece,… (224-443) Learn More »
$22.50
Originally $30.00
JENNIE WADE HOUSE SOUVENIR PLATE
Plate measures approx. 8 ¼” x 6”. View of the Jennie Wade House at center with vignette bust of Jennie. Item is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Bottom of piece, “MADE IN… (224-442) Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $65.00
SELECTION OF CDV SIZED STEEL ENGRAVINGS OF UNION GENERALS
CDV sized steel engravings (3.75” x 2.5”). Great for framing with signatures. All have printed on the reverse, "R. R. Landon Agt. 88 Lake Street Chicago ILL". Varying degrees of scattered foxing… Learn More »
SMALL BRASS POWDER FLASK
This small brass powder flask is decorated with a stamped design of a pheasant in amongst some cattails and weeds. Decoration is present on both sides of the flask. Flask meas. approx. 3.50 inches… (160-167) Learn More »
DUG STRUCK IRON SHEET METAL BUCKLE
Rectangular sheet metal plate with a small square shaped hole passing through it almost at the center point. With the plate is the bar and tongue which broke off the reverse. Item is dug but location… (2023-2105) Learn More »
CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US PLATES
Nice gently used copy of “PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY 1795-1874” by Sydney C. Kerksis. This is a 3rd edition copy printed in 1987 by Stone Mountain Press of Stone Mountain,… (34-156) Learn More »
HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTION MODEL 1855 GENERAL OFFICERS SHAKO WITH ORIGINAL PERIOD INSIGNIA
Shako has a high pasteboard body covered in dark blue wool at the top with a band of black wool around the base of the crown. The shako body stands 7.25 inches high with a disk in the crown that meas.… (2023-280) Learn More »
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EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL
This fantastic painting is oil on canvas and meas. approx. 35.00 x 39.00 inches framed. The subject is an unknown Union lieutenant colonel from the Philadelphia area. He wears a dark blue double-breasted frock coat with gold buttons and a white… (L15593). Learn More »
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