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THE IDEA AND VISION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN and THE COMING OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT

THE IDEA AND VISION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN and THE COMING OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT

By Daniel W. Church. Published by the Berlin Carey Company, Chicago, ILL,  1910-1912.  Gray wraps, 5” x 7”. Exhibits light wear and chipping at the extremities. A political-religious tract… (804-496). Learn More »

$5.00
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A SERMON SUGGESTED BY THE ASSASSINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN,

A SERMON SUGGESTED BY THE ASSASSINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN,

Preached in the Westminster Church, Providence, R.I. Sunday April 16, 1865. By Augustus Woodberry. Published by Sidney S. Rider and Brother, Providence, Rhode Island, 1865. Fish No. 1067. Faded red… (804-530). Learn More »

$10.00
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THE PULPIT & THE ROSTRUM

THE PULPIT & THE ROSTRUM

Published by Schermerhorn, & Bancroft & Co., New York, June 1865. In tan wraps, w/covers chipped and detached. detached. 23 pp. plus advertisements. Exhibits light chipping at the extremities.… (804-488). Learn More »

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BEAUTIFUL LEATHER-BOUND BIBLE PRESENTED TO COLONEL DARIUS N. COUCH – LATER MAJOR GENERAL

BEAUTIFUL LEATHER-BOUND BIBLE PRESENTED TO COLONEL DARIUS N. COUCH – LATER MAJOR GENERAL

This leather-bound Bible was printed in England in 1857. The thick leather covers are deeply embossed with linear as well as geometric decorations. Cover edges do show wear from rubbing. Spine has… (1179-514). Learn More »

“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

Title page reads, “A TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION, CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE METHODS OF LAYING OUT, CONSTRUCTING, DEFENDING, AND ATTACKING INTRENCHMENTS, WITH THE GENERAL OUTLINES ALSO OF… (1179-719). Learn More »

$575.00
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SMALL BOOK OF HYMNS IDENTIFIED TO 127TH NEW YORK SOLDIER

SMALL BOOK OF HYMNS IDENTIFIED TO 127TH NEW YORK SOLDIER

Small, but thick book measures approximately 2.5” x 3.5” x 1.25” thick. Leather bound with “METHODISTS HYMNS” in gold lettering on the spine. Title page reads: “HYMNS / FOR THE USE OF THE… (1179-1370). Learn More »

SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPY OF 1993 REFERENCE BOOK “DOUGHBOY TO GI” TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPY OF 1993 REFERENCE BOOK “DOUGHBOY TO GI”

The full title of the work is “DOUGHBOY TO GI: US ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 1900-1945” by Kenneth Lewis and published by Norman D. Landing Publishing, West Midlands, England in 1993. Book is… (1235-519). Learn More »

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

Lewis Clark Parmelee was born in 1839, the son of a wealthy New Haven, CT, businessman. The history of Berdan’s sharpshooters noted, “Adj. Parmelee was a great favorite in the regiment, a young… (2024-333). Learn More »

$3,500.00
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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE: ORIGINAL 1860 FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF NOTES ON NURSING: “WHAT IT IS AND IS NOT” - INSPIRATION FOR THE US SANITARY COMMISSION IN THE CIVIL WAR

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE: ORIGINAL 1860 FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF NOTES ON NURSING: “WHAT IT IS AND IS NOT” - INSPIRATION FOR THE US SANITARY COMMISSION IN THE CIVIL WAR

This is a very good copy of the first American edition, published in 1860 by Appleton & Co. in New York, bound in blue cloth with gilt blind-stamped title on cover. Some rubs to cover and small,… (2024-328). Learn More »

A STUDY OF AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

A STUDY OF AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

The full title is “AMERICAN WARRIORS: PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY” by Michel De Trez, published by D-Day Publishing of Belgium in 1994. Volume has illustrated… (1235-520D). Learn More »

$45.00
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A STUDY OF INFANTRY FIELD EQUIPMENT OF NUMEROUS COUNTRIES FROM 1914-1945

A STUDY OF INFANTRY FIELD EQUIPMENT OF NUMEROUS COUNTRIES FROM 1914-1945

The full title is “FIELD EQUIPMENT OF THE INFANTRY 1914-1945” by Robert Fisch, published by Greenberg Publication of Sykesville, Maryland in 1989. Volume has illustrated hardcovers with the title… (1235-520C). Learn More »

WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN M-1 HELMET STUDY BY REYNOSA

WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN M-1 HELMET STUDY BY REYNOSA

The full title is “THE M-1 HELMET: A HISTORY OF THE U.S. M-1 HELMET IN WORLD WAR II” by Mark A. Reynosa, published by Schiffer Publishing of Atglen, Pennsylvania in 1996. Volume has gray… (1235-520B). Learn More »

WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN PARATROOPER REFERENCE BOOK

WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN PARATROOPER REFERENCE BOOK

The full title is “AMERICA’S FINEST: US AIRBORNE UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND INSIGNIA OF WORLD WAR TWO (ETO)” by Gary Howard, published by Stackpole Books of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in… (1235-520A). Learn More »

SIGNED AND NUMBERED WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN NAVY REFERENCE BOOK

SIGNED AND NUMBERED WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN NAVY REFERENCE BOOK

The full title is “DIE KRIEGSMARINE UNIFORMS AND TRADITIONS VOL. 1” by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht, published by R. James Bender Publishing of San Jose, California in 1991. Volume has… (1235-520). Learn More »

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REFERENCE BOOK ON US MILITARY BELTS

REFERENCE BOOK ON US MILITARY BELTS

Softcover volume titled “AMERICAN MILITARY BELTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT” by R. Stephen Dorsey, Volume meas. approx. 8.50 x 11.00 inches and runs 129 pages and was published by Pioneer Press of… (1235-518). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL THREE VOLUME REFERENCE WORK ON WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

BEAUTIFUL THREE VOLUME REFERENCE WORK ON WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

This three volume set is titled “UNIFORMS AND TRADITIONS OF THE GERMAN ARMY 1941-1945” by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht and published by R. James Bender Publishing of San Jose, California.… (1235-524). Learn More »

2001 COPY OF “MORE ARMY BLUE” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER

2001 COPY OF “MORE ARMY BLUE” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER

Full title is “MORE ARMY BLUE: THE UNIFORMS OF UNCLE SAM’S REGULARS 1874-1887” by John P. Langellier and published by Schiffer Military Books of Atglen, Pennsylvania in 2001. This book is a… (1235-525). Learn More »

BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS BY McGUINN & BAZELON

BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS BY McGUINN & BAZELON

The title of this book is “AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS AND DATES” by William F. McGuinn and Bruce S. Bazelon. This is a newly revised edition published in… (1235-528). Learn More »

1976 BICENTENNIAL EDITION OF THE 1973 CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US BUTTONS BY ALBERT

1976 BICENTENNIAL EDITION OF THE 1973 CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US BUTTONS BY ALBERT

Good copy of “RECORD OF AMERICAN UNIFORM AND HISTORICAL BUTTONS – BICENTENNIAL EDITION” by Alphaeus H. Albert. This edition was done in 1976 and covers buttons from 1775-1976. Volume meas.… (1235-527). Learn More »

THREE VOLUMES OF “THE HORSE SOLDIER 1776-1943” BY RANDY STEFFEN

THREE VOLUMES OF “THE HORSE SOLDIER 1776-1943” BY RANDY STEFFEN

These three volumes were originally part of a four volume set written by Steffen covering the US Cavalry from 1776 to 1943. The three volumes present are: 1.)    THE REVOLUTION, THE WAR OF 1812,… (1235-526). Learn More »


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MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL

Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning of the Mexican-American War, he was assigned to… (870-63). Learn More »

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