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RARE COMPLETE THREE VOLUME SET OF “MARYLAND IN THE WORLD WAR 1917-1919”

RARE COMPLETE THREE VOLUME SET OF “MARYLAND IN THE WORLD WAR 1917-1919”

This three volume set consists of two volumes that list alphabetically, all the men from Maryland who served in World War One while the third volume holds five large fold out maps. The set was… (924-08). Learn More »

$90.00 per Set
Originally $110.00

AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF GETTYSBURG CAVALRY ACTION BOOK

AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF GETTYSBURG CAVALRY ACTION BOOK

Volume is hardcover edition of “PLENTY OF BLAME TO GO AROUND: JEB STUART’S CONTROVERSIAL RIDE TO GETTYSBURG” by Eric J. Wittenberg and J. David Petruzzi, published by Savas Beatie of New York… (956-28). Learn More »

$35.00
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HARDCOVER COPY OF “U.S. BATTLESHIPS: AN ILLUSTRATED DESIGN HISTORY”

HARDCOVER COPY OF “U.S. BATTLESHIPS: AN ILLUSTRATED DESIGN HISTORY”

Volume meas. approx. 8.75 x 11.75 inches and runs 463 pages with index. Published by the Naval Institute Press of Annapolis, Maryland in 1985 and written by Norman Friedman the book covers battleships… (1011-12). Learn More »

$35.00

INSTRUCTION FOR HEAVY ARTILLERY, 1863

INSTRUCTION FOR HEAVY ARTILLERY, 1863

Prepared By A Board of Officers, For the Use of the Army of the United States. Published by the Government Printing Office, Washington, 1863. 251 pp., plus addenda. In brown blind-stamped cloth, 5.125… (1000-1604). Learn More »

$125.00
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CAVALRY TACTICS: REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTRUCTION, FORMATIONS, AND MOVEMENTS OF THE CAVALRY…OF THE UNITED STATES

CAVALRY TACTICS: REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTRUCTION, FORMATIONS, AND MOVEMENTS OF THE CAVALRY…OF THE UNITED STATES

By Phillip St. Geo. Cooke. Published by J.W. Fortune, New York, 1864. 294 pp., bugle calls included. In black blind-stamped leather, 6.5 x 4.5”, with gilt cover & spine lettering. Exhibits light… (1000-1580). Learn More »

$395.00
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US CAVALRY TACTICS MANUAL, VOLUMES 1 & 2, ID’D TO CAPT. JAMES B. CLARK, 7TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

US CAVALRY TACTICS MANUAL, VOLUMES 1 & 2, ID’D TO CAPT. JAMES B. CLARK, 7TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

By Col. Phillip St. George Crook. Published by Government Printing office, Washington, DC, 1861. Front eps owner inscription, both volumes—“Captain James C. Clark/ Co. H, Col. A.J. Morrisons Regt/… (1000-1582). Learn More »

$350.00
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VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE REGULATIONS

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE REGULATIONS

Published by the Board of Visitors, N.P., July 1854. 110 pp. In marbled board covers, 7.5 x 4.5”, w/leather spine & gilt spine lettering. Exhibits wear at the extremities, spine leather weak and… (1000-1578). Learn More »

$350.00
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ORIGINAL 1862 COPY OF “CAUSE AND CONTRACT” PUBLISHED IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 1862

ORIGINAL 1862 COPY OF “CAUSE AND CONTRACT” PUBLISHED IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 1862

Paperbound edition of “CASUE AND CONTRAST: AN ESSAY ON THE AMERICAN CRISIS” by T. W. MacMahon and published by West & Johnston of Richmond in 1862. Book meas. approx. 5.50 x 8.75 inches and… (1000-1647). Learn More »

$350.00

NEW TESTAMENT ID’D TO LT. HENRY GEE, 59TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRYSOLDIER

NEW TESTAMENT ID’D TO LT. HENRY GEE, 59TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

This New Testament was published in New York by the American Bible Society in 1863. It has an embossed brown cloth cover with, “TESTAMENT” in gold gilt on the spine. Third page has a faded… (1000-1584). Learn More »

$225.00

REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES, 1863

REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES, 1863

By the authority of the War Department. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1863. 432 pp. Marbled card board covers, with butternut cloth spine, 4.5 x 7.25”. Exhibits wear and rubbing at… (1000-1609). Learn More »

$650.00

THE CONFEDERATE FIRST READER…PROSE & POETRY…FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES

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 »

$850.00

LIKE NEW AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF “AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES”

LIKE NEW AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF “AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES”

Hardcover volume meas. approx. 8.75 x 11.25 inches. The work was done by Michael J. O’Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell and is signed by them on a bookplate pasted to the inside front cover. Volume was… (573-68). Learn More »

$75.00

STUDY OF THE FAMOUS AMES COMPANY

STUDY OF THE FAMOUS AMES COMPANY

Excellent condition copy of “THE AMES SWORD COMPANY 1829-1935” by John D. Hamilton. Book is hardcover and runs 255 pages with index. Published by Andrew Mowbray Publishers in 1994. This edition… (573-66). Learn More »

$40.00
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OUT OF PRINT REFERENCE BOOK ON CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS

OUT OF PRINT REFERENCE BOOK ON CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS

Like new conditioned copy of “CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS A GUIDE FOR THE HISTORIAN” by Howard R.  Crouch. Volume meas. approx. 8.75 x 11.25 and runs 238 pages with index. Published by SCS Publications… (573-77). Learn More »

$50.00
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1860 COPY OF “SCHOOL OF THE GUIDES” ID’D TO CAPTAIN AND LATER GENERAL SAMUEL D. OLIPHANT

1860 COPY OF “SCHOOL OF THE GUIDES” ID’D TO CAPTAIN AND LATER GENERAL SAMUEL D. OLIPHANT

Guides of a regiment consisted of 4 Sergeants and a Corporal. They were the color sergeant in the center of the regiment, the right and left general guide which stand at the far right and left of the… (1000-1593). Learn More »

$175.00
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CONFEDERATE MILITARY TEXT - <i>THE TROOPERS MANUAL: OR, TACTICS FOR LIGHT DRAGOONS AND MOUNTED RIFLEMEN</i>

CONFEDERATE MILITARY TEXT - THE TROOPERS MANUAL: OR, TACTICS FOR LIGHT DRAGOONS AND MOUNTED RIFLEMEN

By Col. J. Lucius Davis. Published by A. Morris, Richmond, VA, 1862. 284 pp., plus 19 pages of bugle calls. Beige card boards, with cloth spine, 6 x 4”, and paper spine label, largely intact. … (337-297). Learn More »

$950.00

COMPLETE 52 VOLUME REPRINT SET OF THE “SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS”

COMPLETE 52 VOLUME REPRINT SET OF THE “SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS”

Each volume is hardbound in black cloth and has the title in gold on the cover and spine. Set is in like new condition. Each volume meas. approx. 6.25 x 9.25 inches. The Southern Historical Society… (173-4032). Learn More »

$750.00 per Set
Originally $895.00
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CLOTHING BOOK FOR COMPANIES A, B, C, D, OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

CLOTHING BOOK FOR COMPANIES A, B, C, D, OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

Adjutant General’s Office/ Government—U.S.—Bindery. As the title states, this large thick book - 15.5 x 11.5 x 3.25”, weight —lists the clothing accounts, in ink, of the first four companies… (945-291). Learn More »

$975.00

GILHAM’S MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION ID’D TO LT. COL. MERIWEATHER LEWIS, 9TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

GILHAM’S MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION ID’D TO LT. COL. MERIWEATHER LEWIS, 9TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

First edition, war-era volume of Gilham’s Manual, published in Richmond in 1861. This was the most utilized manual for the Confederate Army. It is covered in blue pebbled cloth which has a gold gilt… (980-15). Learn More »

$975.00
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REFERENCE BOOK – ARTILLERY FUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR BY JONES

REFERENCE BOOK – ARTILLERY FUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR BY JONES

Heavily illustrated examination of the wide variety of fuses that accompanied the revolution in artillery during the American Civil War. Complete coverage of Federal and Confederate fuses along with… (516-399). Learn More »

$210.00

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REMARKABLE CONDITION BRASS MOUNTED HARPERS FERRY M1855 RIFLE!

Only an estimated 3,544 early production Model 1855 percussion rifles were made at Harper's Ferry with brass furniture, including two barrel bands, between 1857 and 1860. The brass mounted rifles also had browned barrels and casehardened locks unlike… (302-68). Learn More »

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