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CAVALRY MANUAL – NOLAN’S SYSTEM FOR TRAINING CAVALRY HORSES – PUBLISHED 1862
Title: Nolan's System for Training Cavalry Horses Author: Kenner Garrard (Captain, Fifth Cavalry, U.S.A.) Publisher: D. Van Nostrand, 192 Broadway, New York, 1862 First edition. 12mo. Original red… (1268-1263). Learn More »
$250.00
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CIVIL WAR POCKET TESTAMENT
The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. New York: American Bible Society, 1863. Pearl 32mo. Original blind-stamped black cloth (or cloth-grain leather), gilt-lettered “TESTAMENT”… (1273-131). Learn More »
$125.00
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1861 ARMY REGULATIONS ID’D TO CAPTAIN WILLIAM STEINMEYER – 26th WISCONSIN – WIA AT GETTYSBURG AND PEACHTREE CREEK
William Steinmeyer lived in Milwaukee when he enlisted on 8/15/1862 as a Sergeant. On the same day, he mustered into Company B of the 26th Wisconsin Infantry. He served through the war, mustering… (2026-1264). Learn More »
$695.00
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AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY ALMANAC AND PAMPHLET – SOLDIER’S FREE LIBRARY, 1864
This small religious tract (single page, double-sided) was published by the American Tract Society of Boston for distribution among US Soldiers – independently as something of a calling card, or in… (2026-1393). Learn More »
SANITARY COMMISSION BOOKLET – THE SOLDIER’S FRIEND, 1865 – WITH SIGNATURE
This booklet, published by Perkinpine & Higgins of Philadelphia, was provided to US Soldiers as an accounting of all things being done by civilians and professionals to support them and the war… (2026-981). Learn More »
$65.00
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1862-DATED COPY OF US INFANTRY & RIFLE TACTICS
This copy, printed by Lippincott of Philadelphia in 1862, details the regulations and doctrines of the US Army as of May 1, 1861. It includes instruction on all matters from tactics to drill across… (2026-938). Learn More »
$95.00
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ID’D 1858 NY STATE MILITIA REGULATIONS – COMPANY D, CANASERAGAS LIGHT INFANTRY/MILITIA
This book, a copy of the 1858 regulations for the Militia of the State of New York. It features a marbled cover with leather binding on the corners and spine. Much use is noted, but the integrity… (2026-1376). Learn More »
ID’D BAYONET EXERCISE MANUAL – SGT. CHARLIE CURRIER AND LT. HORATIO JENKINS, 40th MASSACHUSETTS
This 1852 copy of George McClellan’s Manual for Bayonet Exercise was printed by order of the War Department in Philadelphia by Lippincott. Condition is quite good, with minimal wear to the cloth… (2026-1375). Learn More »
1884 COPY OF “GREGG’S CAVALRY FIGHT AT GETTYSBURG”
Volume is paper bound and meas. approx. 7.50 x 10.25 inches and runs 29 pages. The pamphlet was written by William Brooke-Rawle and published in 1884. Covers are light blue paper with title printed in… (890-32). Learn More »
$130.00
Originally $175.00
CAPTURED CONFEDERATE IMPRINT - REBEL / NAVY REGISTER 1863 & DOCUMENTS
"TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE ROOMS OF THE REBEL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / APRIL 2, 1865." Reports of the Army of Northern Virginia, From June 1862, To and Including the Battle at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13,… (337-129). Learn More »
$637.50
Originally $850.00
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THE AFRICAN REPOSITORY (AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY) – JANUARY, 1854
The African Repository was the official journal of the American Colonization Society. Henry Clay served as the Society’s president from 1836 to 1849, and its directors included former US Presidents… (337-281). Learn More »
$375.00
Originally $500.00
THE OLD FRANKLIN ALMANAC NO. 3, FOR 1864
Published by Haslett & Winch, No. 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 52 pp. 19 pages are devoted entirely to “A CHRONICLE OF THE GREAT REBELLION AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. Continued from the… (337-241). Learn More »
$112.50
Originally $150.00
CAPTURED BLOCKADE RUNNER BIBLE
This bible, dated 1861 and printed by Oxford University Press for the “British and Foreign Bible Society,” was among the cargo of the blockade runner “Minna,” captured by the USS… (2026-488). Learn More »
ID’D NEW TESTAMENT – PRIVATE GEORGE BELL, 3rd NJ and 23rd PA – WITH INSCRIPTION AND LOCK OF HAIR
Private George R. Bell was a 28-year-old carpenter when he enlisted on 4/27/1861 Trenton and mustered into the 3rd New Jersey, serving with them a 3-month term before mustering out. On August 8th,… (2025-1933). Learn More »
$495.00
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2nd WISCONSIN CAVALRY IDENTIFIED CAVALRY TACTICS VOLUMES
Complete three-volume set of Cavalry Tactics nicely identified in ink by Major Harry Eastman of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry, who wrote his initials on the page edges of two of the volumes and in volumes… (2026-101). Learn More »
OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE 46th ANNUAL UCV REUNION – SHREVEPORT, 1936
The 46th Annual United Confederate Veterans (UCV) Reunion was held in June 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana. As few veterans remained by this date, it was part of the final, twilight years of the… (2025-3588). Learn More »
$45.00
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YALE IN THE CIVIL WAR – FIRST EDITION
Elliot, Jr., Ellsworth. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1932. in the publisher’s blue cloth binding; with title on the spine in gilt; dustjacket is missing. Measures 8 ¾” x 12”; 222 pages.… (602-37). Learn More »
$70.00
Originally $85.00
BOOK -- THE BIRMINGHAM CARTRIDGE MANUFACTURERS BY HARDING
Hardcover with a dust jacket, 282 pages, 8.5” x 11”. Well-illustrated with some color. Fine condition with just light wear to dust jacket. Publisher by Quiller in 2009.… (236-731). Learn More »
$60.00
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U.S. INFANTRY & RIFLE TACTICS 1861
This volume is a first edition which was published at the start of the Civil War in 1861 as a training manual for the Army. The introductory page reads, “WAR DEPARTMENT, MAY 1, 1861. THIS SYSTEM OF… (2026-354). Learn More »
$75.00
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VERY RARE FIRST EDITION BOOK – PICTORIAL HISTORY OF MEXICO AND THE WAR – FROST, 1848
This first edition book chronicles the history of Mexico from the Aztecs through the Mexican War. Several color plates are included, though the fold-out plate nearest the title page is torn and… (1268-1041). Learn More »
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CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT
This clip-point Bowie a great example of southern improvisation- a kind of weapons-making version of folk art – not sophisticated, but with an appeal of it own. Measuring 19.5 inches overall, the knife has a 13.25 inch blade that is 1.5 inches… (490-3265). Learn More »
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