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RARE BOOK – JOHN WILKES BOOTH, HIMSELF

RARE BOOK – JOHN WILKES BOOTH, HIMSELF

By Richard J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman. 1979. Very rare, limited-edition book. Hand signed and numbered by the authors. This book is number 623 of 1000. Hard, cloth covers with the dust… (1266-1038) Learn More »

$300.00
ON HOLD

GILT BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL OPERA GLASSES BY LEMAIRE

GILT BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL OPERA GLASSES BY LEMAIRE

Lemaire was one of the better-regarded optical instrument makers in the 19th century. This is an elegant pair of opera glasses in their original carrying case. The binoculars are gilt brass and… (1266-142) Learn More »

SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - US NAVAL OFFICERS; REDUCED PRICES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - UNION GENERALS; REDUCED PRICES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - UNION MAJOR GENERALS; REDUCED PRICES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - GOVERNORS; REDUCED PRICES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

PAIR OF COIN SILVER DINNER FORKS BY S. LEWIS OF WASHINGTON, DC

PAIR OF COIN SILVER DINNER FORKS BY S. LEWIS OF WASHINGTON, DC

Very nice condition forks measuring 8” in length. Etched with initials, “WMB”. “S LEWIS” mark on reverse of handle along with touch marks. Samuel Lewis, born in 1818, was apprenticed to… (1266-935) Learn More »

C1860 COIN SILVER TONGS BY CANFIELD BRO. & CO. OF BALTIMORE

C1860 COIN SILVER TONGS BY CANFIELD BRO. & CO. OF BALTIMORE

Outstanding condition tongs produced in Baltimore by Canfield Bro. & Co. Measure 8 ¼” in length. Marked on the inside, “CANFIELD BRO. & CO.” Canfield & Brothers was formed in 1835… (1266-957) Learn More »

SMALL OILER FOR P1853 ENFIELD RIFLES, FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE

SMALL OILER FOR P1853 ENFIELD RIFLES, FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE

Face has a nice even dark patina with a good strong “US” stamping. Face is free from any major dings or dents but does have scattered light brown spotting from ground action. Reverse has 99% of… (236-1048) Learn More »

$85.00
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KEPI CHINSTRAP AND SIDE BUTTONS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER

KEPI CHINSTRAP AND SIDE BUTTONS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER

This is a complete leather chinstrap from an army kepi or forage cap from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND. The chinstrap is a two-piece style with a fixed loop on the end of one strap and a fixed… (1052-486) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTON FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTON FROM FORT PEMBINA

This is part of the right lapel of a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, sometime between 1870 and 1895, and is from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather… (1052-724) Learn More »

PIECE OF US ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF US ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This piece of a US Army military issue blanket comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-616) Learn More »

J.M. COOPER DOUBLE-ACTION NAVY MODEL REVOLVER

J.M. COOPER DOUBLE-ACTION NAVY MODEL REVOLVER

Cooper began making guns in Pittsburgh from circa 1850s-1864 then moved to Philadelphia and made guns there from 1864-69, approximately 15,000 of all models. This is the “Second model” as made in… (2024-2059) Learn More »

$550.00
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BOOK – THE PIRATE SEMMES: CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY RESEARCH GUIDE – BIOGRAPHY, CHRONOLOGY, IMPRINTS, SOURCES, VESSELS BY THOMAS MOEBS

BOOK – THE PIRATE SEMMES: CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY RESEARCH GUIDE – BIOGRAPHY, CHRONOLOGY, IMPRINTS, SOURCES, VESSELS BY THOMAS MOEBS

Moebs Publishing, 1991, limited edition of 500 copies. Cloth cover with foil imprint on cover and spine with dust jacket, 8.5” x 11”, 578 pages, blue and white illustrated endpapers of naval… (1266-1090) Learn More »

REMARKABLE HILTON HEAD ISLAND LETTER DATED 1863 – COMBAT CONTENT, CLARA BARTON CONNECTION

REMARKABLE HILTON HEAD ISLAND LETTER DATED 1863 – COMBAT CONTENT, CLARA BARTON CONNECTION

Hilton Head Island, a popular modern vacation destination, served an important role during the Civil War.  After the fall of Port Royal to US forces in 1861, the island became the headquarters of the… (2024-640) Learn More »

$175.00
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OPERA GLASSES BY T.F. GUION OF NEW ORLEANS

OPERA GLASSES BY T.F. GUION OF NEW ORLEANS

Thomas F. Guion of New Orleans will be familiar to Civil War collectors as a dealer in “gentleman’s furnishings” at a “fancy and variety” store at 20 Camp Street from at least 1841 to 1869… (1266-281) Learn More »

CABINET CARD PHOTO OF WM. POTTER, 9TH PA CAVALRY

CABINET CARD PHOTO OF WM. POTTER, 9TH PA CAVALRY

Offered here is a photograph of Civil War veteran William M. Potter in civilian clothes. This is a trimmed cabinet card measuring approximately 4.25” x 8”. Image is full standing view of Potter,… (2023-1174) Learn More »

CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

This CDV features a three-quarter length standing view of General Meade holding his cap in front of him beneath crossed arms. He wears his major general’s uniform – a double-breasted frock coat… (2024-1742) Learn More »

TIPTON GETTYSBURG CABINET CARD PHOTO – 16th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY, DEARDORF FARM

TIPTON GETTYSBURG CABINET CARD PHOTO – 16th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY, DEARDORF FARM

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-5037) Learn More »

$65.00
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SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S CABINET MEMBERS - REDUCED PRICES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - SUPREME COURT JUSTICES; REDUCED PRICES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - UNITED STATES SENATORS; REDUCED PRICES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

Colt's belt pistol was a market favorite dating from the California Gold Rush and during its long production run, several variations were manufactured.  Without a doubt, the 1851 Navy was one of the… (2024-1951) Learn More »

SILVER SUGAR TONGS

SILVER SUGAR TONGS

This is a nice pair of silver tongs measuring 6” long overall. Features nice engraved edge design on arms. Initials “P.L.M.” on spring end. Small spoon bowl ends. Hallmark on both arms appears… (1266-959) Learn More »

SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY W. MITCHELL, JR.

SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY W. MITCHELL, JR.

This is a nice older pair of silver tongs measuring 6.5” long overall. Features scalloped edges at top with small oval bowls at ends of arms. Hallmark of “W. MITCHELL JR.” within a ribbon on… (1266-975) Learn More »

LARGE SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY CANFIELD

LARGE SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY CANFIELD

This is a long pair of silver tongs measuring 6.5” long overall. Initials “A.B.S.” on spring end. Detailed sea-shell ends. Hallmarked on inside of both arms “CANFIELD [star] 10.15” Fine… (1266-958) Learn More »

MID-19TH CENTURY TODDY LADLE BY S. LEWIS OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

MID-19TH CENTURY TODDY LADLE BY S. LEWIS OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Excellent condition small ladle measures 6 ½” in length. Etched with initials, “WMB”. “S LEWIS” mark on reverse of handle. This ladle was used to serve Hot Toddy (Hot water, whiskey, lemon,… (1266-936) Learn More »

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN BRONZE

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN BRONZE

These wartime medals were made in France and brought in through the blockade. According to the best modern study, by Pete Bertram in Confederate Numismatica, they show up in white metal, bronze,… (1266-377) Learn More »

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL

These wartime medals were made in France and brought in through the blockade. According to the best modern study, by Pete Bertram in Confederate Numismatica, they show up in white metal, bronze,… (1266-376) Learn More »

ODYSSEY IN GRAY: A DIARY OF CONFEDERATE SERVICE 1863-1865

ODYSSEY IN GRAY: A DIARY OF CONFEDERATE SERVICE 1863-1865

This is the diary of Douglas French Forrest, Assistant Paymaster on the C.S.S. Rappahannock and edited by William N. Still Jr. Published in 1979 by the Virginia State Library. Cloth hardcover with… (1266-1096) Learn More »

BOOK – BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES MARINE CORPS

BOOK – BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES MARINE CORPS

Softcover book by Ralph Donnelly. Book is 8.5” x 11”, 68 pages, in good condition with only light wear, signed by author. The biographical sketches collected here tell the stories of the 58… (1266-1092) Learn More »

APPOMATTOX STATION RELIC GROUPING – LAST CAVALRY FIGHT OF THE EASTERN THEATER

APPOMATTOX STATION RELIC GROUPING – LAST CAVALRY FIGHT OF THE EASTERN THEATER

On the day preceding the surrender at Appomattox, the last cavalry engagement of the Eastern Theater took place at Appomattox Station. Identifying an opportunity to neutralize and capture an entire… (173-4339) Learn More »

$125.00
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1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS LETTER – EXCELLENT CONTENT, LAST DAYS OF THE WAR

1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS LETTER – EXCELLENT CONTENT, LAST DAYS OF THE WAR

This letter was written by William Hotchkin of the 1st NY Volunteer Engineers to his parents.  The content within is extraordinary, detailing the status of the war in its waning days from the… (2024-653) Learn More »

$175.00
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SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - NOTABLE FIGURES OF THE CIVIL WAR ERA; POLITICAL, MILITARY, CIVILIAN - REDUCED PRICES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

REDUCED PRICES: SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES

The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-) Learn More »

RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF JOHN PELHAM – “THE GALLANT PELHAM” - IN HIS WEST POINT UNIFORM; CHIEF OF JEB STUART’S ARTILLERY; MORTALLY WOUNDED AT KELLY’S FORD

RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF JOHN PELHAM – “THE GALLANT PELHAM” - IN HIS WEST POINT UNIFORM; CHIEF OF JEB STUART’S ARTILLERY; MORTALLY WOUNDED AT KELLY’S FORD

A rare image copied from the original ambrotype taken by Mathew Brady in 1858. Somewhat light in contrast, with scattered light soiling. No photographer’s marks.  In period ink on the reverse is,… (846-587) Learn More »

“EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS” BY STANLEY PHILLIPS

“EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS” BY STANLEY PHILLIPS

Full title of this hardcover volume is “EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865” by Stanley S. Phillips. Volume measures 8.5” x 11” and runs 220 pages… (1266-1053) Learn More »

CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. ASAPH O. DODGE, 16th NEW YORK, WITH BATTLE HONORS

CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. ASAPH O. DODGE, 16th NEW YORK, WITH BATTLE HONORS

This officer’s sword not only bears a presentation inscription on the upper scabbard mount and battle honors on the middle mount, it comes with its original gold bullion officer’s sword knot and… (1052-1134) Learn More »

A RARE SURVIVOR: EARLY-WAR CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH P53 ARTILLERY CARBINE #1500 WITH A TENNESSEE PROVENANCE

A RARE SURVIVOR: EARLY-WAR CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH P53 ARTILLERY CARBINE #1500 WITH A TENNESSEE PROVENANCE

British artillery carbines were used by both Confederate cavalry and infantry: in October 1862 Jeb Stuart wanted to exchange rifles carried by some his troopers for “Enfield carbines (artillery) in… (846-571) Learn More »

SET OF COIN SILVER DESSERT FORKS BY CANFIELD BRO. & CO. OF BALTIMORE

SET OF COIN SILVER DESSERT FORKS BY CANFIELD BRO. & CO. OF BALTIMORE

A beautiful set of dessert forks in excellent condition. The measure approx. 6 ¾” in length. Excellent, clean condition.  Each is engraved on the handled in script letters: “May”.  Marked on… (1266-932) Learn More »

PAIR OF ENGRAVED 19TH CENTURY STERLING SILVER SERVING SPOONS BY HARRIS & SHAFER

PAIR OF ENGRAVED 19TH CENTURY STERLING SILVER SERVING SPOONS BY HARRIS & SHAFER

An attractive pair of spoons measuring approx. 8 ½” in length, each engraved on the handle in script letters, “Vandeventer / 1841 – 1891”.  Perhaps they were a 50th wedding anniversary gift.… (1266-942) Learn More »

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – GENERAL ROBINSON MONUMENT

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – GENERAL ROBINSON MONUMENT

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6748) Learn More »

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – THOMPSON’S BATTERY C, PENNSYLVANIA LIGHT ARTILLERY

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – THOMPSON’S BATTERY C, PENNSYLVANIA LIGHT ARTILLERY

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6735) Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

Here we have a three-quarter seated view of a grizzly looking Major General Meade. He wears his double-breasted frock coat with dark trim. His eyeglasses hang from his unclasped buttons. The reverse… (2024-1741) Learn More »

$250.00
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CDV OF LT. COMMANDER EDMUND O. MATHEWS WITH NAVAL ACADEMY B/M

CDV OF LT. COMMANDER EDMUND O. MATHEWS WITH NAVAL ACADEMY B/M

This is a carte de visite is a waist-up view of Mathews in uniform. Image is clear with Mathews wearing a rather plain single-breasted frock with insignia on collar. Typical ruled mount is untrimmed.… (431-58) Learn More »

CDV OF ADMIRAL WILLIAM B. SHUBRICK

CDV OF ADMIRAL WILLIAM B. SHUBRICK

This is a carte de visite is a full standing view of Shubrick in dress uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Shubrick is wearing a full dress uniform with double-breasted jacket with braided… (431-28) Learn More »

CDV OF COMMODORE JAMES L. LARDNER

CDV OF COMMODORE JAMES L. LARDNER

This is a carte de visite is a bust view of Lardner in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Lardner is an old gentleman wearing double-breasted frock with shoulder straps. Plain mount is… (431-12) Learn More »

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

This is a M-1855 socket bayonet in very good, “dug” condition.  Bayonet has been cleaned and coated and the iron is in very stable condition.  The tip has been broken off and the next 2 ½”… (1000-1380) Learn More »

$360.00
Originally $450.00

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

This is an excavated example of a Confederate-made musket socket bayonet.  Measuring approximately 21” overall with a 2 ¾” socket.  This was made for an early .69 caliber musket with a bayonet… (1000-1374) Learn More »

$715.00
Originally $895.00

NICE WHITNEY PLYMOUTH NAVY RIFLE, DATED 1863

NICE WHITNEY PLYMOUTH NAVY RIFLE, DATED 1863

These rifles are often referred to as Plymouth Rifles because the initial batch of rifles, from which the contract pattern was derived, were tested on board the USS Plymouth from 1856-1858 under the… (490-6953) Learn More »


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1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK

Zachary Taylor received the formal thanks of Congress three times, along with gold medals, for victories in the Mexican War, the largest number of such resolutions and awards made by Congress to anyone. This is an official State Department copy on… (766-938). Learn More »

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