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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
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 »
“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
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.
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
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
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 »
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”
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
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
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 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 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
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 »
UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER – NEW ORLEANS PHOTOGRAPHER
CDV is a waist-up view of a bearded unidentified field grade officer wearing a light-colored double-breasted frock coat posed in a slight left profile. Contrast is not sharp enough to see the rank on… (1138-1310) Learn More »
SECOND EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 12TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY
This title was part of The Virginia Regimental Histories Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. This second edition was written by William D. Henderson and was published in… (1208-04) Learn More »
CABINET CARD – 1ST LT. & QM ABNER F. DURGIN, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY
Bust view wearing a Civil War 4 button sack coat with Sgt. Major’s stipes, and vest & bowtie. Printed on the bottom border of the mount is, “LIEUT. ABNER F. DURGIN, QR. MR.”. No… (P13760) Learn More »
$60.00
Originally $75.00
THE CONFEDERATE STATES ALMANAC…1865
Compiled by H.C. Clarke. Published at Mobile, AL, 1864. [Parish & Willingham 1503]. Wraps, 1st twenty four pages un-paginated. Missing covers, and missing pages past page 94, plus concluding 2 ½… (1000-1639) Learn More »
$360.00
Originally $450.00
THE CONFEDERATE FIRST READER…PROSE & POETRY…FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES
Published by G.L. Bidgood, Richmond, VA, 1864. 120 pp. Butternut card covers, 7 x 4.25”, with brown cloth spine. Exhibits light scuffs and slight wear and soiling at the extremities. Else VG. An… (1000-1616) Learn More »
$680.00
Originally $850.00
CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BUTTON
CS26B. 21mm. BM: blank. [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM. CLICK HERE FOR… (998-1139) Learn More »
$1,250.00
Originally $1,650.00
US CIVIL WAR LEATHER PERCUSSION CAP BOX MARKED “PHILADELPHIA HOME GUARD”
Box is in good used condition. Outer flap is shield shaped with latch tab sewn to the underside of the flap. Leather surface shows some moderate wear from use, storage, and age. Tab is solid. Clearly… (490-5566) Learn More »
LARGE FIRST EDITION VOLUME ON COLLECTING CONFEDERATE CURRENCY FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The full title of this volume is “COLLECTING CONFEDERATE PAPER MONEY: A COMPLETE AND FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO COLLECTING ALL CONFEDERATE NOTE TYPES AND VARITIES” by Pierre Fricke and published… (236-532) Learn More »
FIRST EDITION REFERENCE BOOK ON VIRGINIA COLONIAL RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The title of this volume is “DISCOVERING VIRGINIA’S COLONIAL ARTIFACTS. A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RECOVERY, IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION” by Bill Dancy and published by Greybird Publishers of… (236-444) Learn More »
RELIC FRIZZEN RECOVERED FROM THE 1793 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH
Frizzen is complete but rusted throughout. There were two battles fought at Worth, the first was part of the French Revolution in 1793 and the second was during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. This… (1202-54) Learn More »
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES IN THE WAR OF REBELLION
We have acquired sets of the Official Records which we have broken up and are selling individually for $10 per volume, excluding the Gettysburg and Antietam volumes. If you are looking for a… (344-2036) Learn More »
$4.00 Each
Originally $5.00
CDV OF MARY CUSTIS LEE, RICHMOND BACKMARK
CDV of Mary Custis Lee. Bust view. Image is clear with slightly light contrast. All four corners of mount have been trimmed. Photographer's backmark, Vannerson & Jones, Richmond, VA. Mary Anna… (1138-1471) Learn More »
BRIDLE LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & HOOK
A fine example of the Cavalry shoulder sling designed for use with weapons fitted with sling rings (musketoon, rifled carbine, and all of the patented breech-loading carbines). The sling was to be… (2023-2605) Learn More »
HANDSOME INSCRIBED MOORE REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER OF C.H. RICHMOND
Moore revolvers used the .32 caliber self-contained metallic rimfire cartridge, which was available and convenient. They were not subject to damage by rough handling, weather resistant, and made a… (2023-2603) Learn More »
$5,500.00
SOLD
POST WAR IMAGE OF 12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER COMMISSIONED TO LEAD “GALVANIZED YANKEES”
Bust view CDV of Richard W. Musgrove in a dark civilian suit. Image has good clarity and contrast and is clean. Reverse has “MR. MUSGROVE” in period ink along with collector’s information in… (P13631) Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $250.00
CDV SIZED TINTYPE 12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT – GEORGE W. EDWARDS
Tintype of George W. Edwards in civilian clothes. Image is a bust view that shows Edwards in a civilian suit. Image is sharp with good contrast and is housed in a paper frame. Period pencil… (P13620) Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $75.00
EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. NAVY ENLISTED BELT
Regulation belt made of blackened buff leather. This pattern belt and japanned iron friction buckle seems to have appeared in 1862. It is specifically detailed as a regulation issue item by the… (1000-576) Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00
SINGLE DECAL AUSTRIAN MODEL 1916 TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO
This helmet began life as an “apple green” Model 1916 helmet. Then, under the Nazis it was painted field gray, had a new liner and chinstrap added and a single army eagle decal attached to the… (2023-2359) Learn More »
TWO VOLUME 1889 STUDY OF PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The full title of this two-volume work is “PENNSYLVANIA IN THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION, BATTALIONS AND LINE 1775-1783” edited by John Blair Linn and William H. Egle, M.D. and published by Lane S.… (236-483) Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF GENERAL DANIEL TYLER
Nice, bright, clean CDV of General Daniel Tyler seated in a chair cradling a Model 1860 Field and Staff officers word in his lap. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and… (2023-1387) Learn More »
MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1840 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
Introduced into the army in 1841, these swords follow the general lines of the 1834 pattern in using a “cut-and-thrust” blade with a double-clamshell guard, but employ a spearpoint blade with… (160-182) Learn More »
EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK ON ENGLISH WAR SHIPS FROM 1600 TO 1815 FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The title is a 2006 reprint of the 1987 original work “THE ARMING AND FITTING OF ENGLISH SHIPS OF WAR 1600-1815” by Brian Lavery and published by the Naval Institute Press. The book is hardcover… (236-435) Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE NAVY CAPTAIN GEORGE N. HOLLINS
CDV of Hollins in civilian clothes. Full-standing view. Plain mount with light soiling around edges. No photographer's backmark. Pencil identification on back. George Nichols Hollins (1799–1878) was… (1138-1391) Learn More »
CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE PRISONER, CAMP DOUGLAS BACKMARK
This is a seated studio view of an unidentified Confederate soldier. Subject wears a gray single-breasted frock edged with dark piping. Clear image with good contrast. Plain mount with light soiling… (1138-1450) Learn More »
CDV OF HENRY C. LEE, OF GENERAL WICKHAM'S STAFF
Image of Henry Carter Lee in civilian clothes. Full standing studio view. Image is crisp and clear. Mount has been slightly trimmed around edges. Photographer's imprint below image on front. Elaborate… (1138-1365) Learn More »
BOOKLET ON 18TH CENTURY BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The title of this pamphlet is “BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION 1780” by Adrian B. Caruana and published by Museum Restoration Service of Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada in 1979. Yellow heavy stock paper… (236-416) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLET THAT WAS PULLED?
Here is an odd bullet. It started out as a .58 caliber, two-groove, Gardner bullet. It was definitely “pulled” but the question is, by what? The nose of the bullet is now flat with a large… (2023-1985) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a nice example of a Confederate-made percussion cap pouch. In good condition, this pouch looks much like its northern counterpart. The whole pouch is constructed of leather which has been… (1000-683) Learn More »
$715.00
Originally $895.00
ELEGANT DOUBLE COMPARTMENT PISTOL POWDER FLASK
This small pistol flask is embossed with an attractive pair of oak leaf and acorn clusters in the top quarter, below which a long, thin, scrolling chevron with dots separates it from a pair of knotted… (490-5380) Learn More »
SELECTION OF RELICS (BULLETS, CANISTER BALLS AND HORSE SHOES) RECOVERED AT APPOMATTOX BY CHRIS CALKINS, NPS HISTORIAN AND BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATIONIST
These bullets, canister balls, and horse shoes were dug by Chris Calkins at Appomattox. Through family connections to Appomattox and the relationships he built while working there and conducting… Learn More »
CONFEDERATE MACON ARSENAL PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX
Box is rectangular in shape. It meas. approx. 4 5/16 long x 2.75 inches high x 1.00 inch wide. Outer flap is in good condition. The face of the flap is very nice but the top has heavy crazing and some… (1000-682) Learn More »
$2,800.00
Originally $3,500.00
RARE POSTILION BOOT WITH SPUR
A postilion was a man who rode one of a pair of horses that pulled a coach or artillery piece. It could be very dangerous if a leg became caught between the two horses, so each postilion wore one boot… (1032-176) Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00
CURRIER COLOR LITHOGRAPH: “MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT…GENERAL IN CHIEF, UNITED STATES ARMY.THE HERO OF CHIPPEWA, LUNDY’S LANE AND VERA CRUZ.”
Published by N. Currier, New York. Framed in plain black painted wood, 15” x 20.5, w/ wood backing and string wire. Interior lithograph, 11” x 13.25. Color Lithograph depicts Gen. Scott reviewing… (1032-157) Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $125.00
FRAMED ENGRAVING “LIEUT. THOMAS J. JACKSON AND HIS FAMILY / (“STONEWALL” JACKSON)”
“Proof” engraving by William Sartain. Published by Bradley & Co. Publishers, Phila, 1866. Framed in brown wooden frame, 31.75 x 26”, with interior gilt trim, w/ black paper backing &… (1032-169) Learn More »
$1,600.00
Originally $2,000.00
RARE FIRST EDITION 1906 COPY OF “BUCKTAILS” A HISTORY OF THE 13TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES
Full title of this hardcover volume is “HISTORY OF THE BUCKTAILS. KANE RIFLE REGIMENT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS (13TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES, 42ND OF THE LINE)” by O. R. Howard Thompson and… (1042-86) 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 »
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CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA
Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and wallet, though an enlisted man, seeking something nicer… (1052-139). Learn More »
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