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US CIVIL WAR ARMY, NAVY AND CENSUS MANUAL FOR 1862 IDENTIFIED TO FATHER OF 15TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER

US CIVIL WAR ARMY, NAVY AND CENSUS MANUAL FOR 1862 IDENTIFIED TO FATHER OF 15TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER

The full title of this little volume is “STATISTICAL POCKET MANUAL, OF THE ARMY, NAVY, AND CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TOGETHER WITH STATISTICS OF ALL FOREIGN NAVIES” published by D. P.… (1179-513). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR 1861 ARMY AND NAVY FIFE INSTRUCTOR MUSIC BOOK

US CIVIL WAR 1861 ARMY AND NAVY FIFE INSTRUCTOR MUSIC BOOK

The full title is “THE ARMY AND NAVY FIFE INSTRUCTOR: CONTAINING THE CALLS, SIGNALS, AND THE COMPLETE CAMP AND GARRISON DUTIES, AS PRACTISED IN THE ARMY AND NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES, IN BOTH… (1179-716). Learn More »

US WORLD WAR TWO MILITARY PUBLICATION ON MILITARY UNIFORMS OF OTHER NATIONS

US WORLD WAR TWO MILITARY PUBLICATION ON MILITARY UNIFORMS OF OTHER NATIONS

This booklet has no publication information and the covers and paper used resemble US Government training publications of World War Two. This is actually 9 booklets held together by a shoelace with… (160-219). Learn More »

REFERENCE BOOK ON MAKERS & DEALERS 1785-1885

REFERENCE BOOK ON MAKERS & DEALERS 1785-1885

The full title of this work is “A DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN MILITARY GOODS DEALERS & MAKERS, 1785-1885” by Bruce S. Bazelon and William F. McGuinn published by the authors in 1987. Hardcover… (1032-195). Learn More »

“MILITARY COMMISSION TO EUROPE IN 1855 AND 1856, REPORT OF MAJOR ALFRED MORDECAI OF THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT” FROM THE LIBRARY OF DEAN THOMAS

“MILITARY COMMISSION TO EUROPE IN 1855 AND 1856, REPORT OF MAJOR ALFRED MORDECAI OF THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT” FROM THE LIBRARY OF DEAN THOMAS

Published by George W. Bowman, Washington, D.C., 1861. Hardcover, 9” x 11.5”, 232 pages; condition is good overall; title page looks to have been lost and replaced by old copy. First… (236-806). Learn More »

REFERENCE BOOK ON AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS

REFERENCE BOOK ON AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS

“The American Eagle-Pommel Sword: The Early Years 1794-1830” by E. Andrew Mowbray. Published in 1988 by Man At Arms Publishing Company. Hard cover, 244 pages with index. Book meas. approx. 12 x 9… (1032-191). Learn More »

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US CIVIL WAR 1862 FIELD MANUAL WITH PRESENTATION FROM GENERAL ROBERT COWDIN

US CIVIL WAR 1862 FIELD MANUAL WITH PRESENTATION FROM GENERAL ROBERT COWDIN

Book is titled “THE FIELD MANUAL OF EVOLUTIONS OF THE LINE, ARRANGED IN A TABULAR FORM, FOR THE USE OF OFFICERS OF THE U.S. INFANTRY: BEING A SEQUAL TO THE AUTHORIZED U.S. INFANTRY TACTICS.… (1179-685). Learn More »

1991 REPRINT COPY OF “THE ARTILLERIST’S MANUAL” BY BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN GIBBON

1991 REPRINT COPY OF “THE ARTILLERIST’S MANUAL” BY BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN GIBBON

Full title of this reprint is “THE ARTILLERIST’S MANUAL, COMPILED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES, AND ADAPTED TO THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES” by Brig. Gen, John Gibbon and published by Morningside… (1180-76). Learn More »

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VERY NICE 1987 REPRINT COPY OF “THE LIFE OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY” ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1867

VERY NICE 1987 REPRINT COPY OF “THE LIFE OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY” ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1867

Full title of this reprint is “LIFE OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY, MAJOR GENERAL UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS” by Oliver Wilson Davis and reprinted by Ron R. Van Sickle Military Books, Gaithersburg, Maryland… (1180-125). Learn More »

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CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON’S SIGNED, PERSONAL COPY OF <i>A COMPLETE TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATIONS</i>

CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON’S SIGNED, PERSONAL COPY OF A COMPLETE TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATIONS

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Signed Copy of His West Point Textbook, A Complete Treatise on Field Fortifications. The future Confederate general's bold signature, signed "Thos. J. Jackson" ca. 1846,… (1179-682). Learn More »

SECOND EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 40TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

SECOND EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 40TH 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 Robert E. L. Krick and was published in… (2023-2797). Learn More »

“THREE MONTHS UNDER THE SNOW:” AN INSPIRING STORY OF FAITH AND ENDURANCE THROUGH SUFFERING FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS ARMY’S ARMORY SQUARE HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON

“THREE MONTHS UNDER THE SNOW:” AN INSPIRING STORY OF FAITH AND ENDURANCE THROUGH SUFFERING FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS ARMY’S ARMORY SQUARE HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON

This is a scarce book from the library of a Civil War army hospital. Titled “Three Months Under the Snow: The Journal of a Young Inhabitant of the Jura,” a translation of a French work by J.J.… (1179-588). Learn More »

SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 14TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 14TH 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 first edition was written by Edward R. Crews and Timothy A. Parrish and… (2023-2800). Learn More »

THIRD EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 1st VIRGINIA INFANTRY

THIRD EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 1st 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 third edition was written by Lee A. Wallace, Jr. and was published in… (2023-2817). Learn More »

SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 56th VIRGINIA INFANTRY

SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 56th 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 first edition was written by William A. Young, Jr. and Patricia C.… (2023-2804). Learn More »

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SIGNED COPY OF “CIVIL WAR ARMY SWORDS” BY JOHN H. THILLMANN

SIGNED COPY OF “CIVIL WAR ARMY SWORDS” BY JOHN H. THILLMANN

Full title is “Civil War Army Swords: A Study of United States Army Swords from 1832 through 1865” by John H. Thillmann published in 2008 by Andrew Mowbray Incorporated. The book runs 608 pages… (362-998). Learn More »

ID’D 1863 GENERAL ORDERS BOOK WITH CDV – 1st RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY

ID’D 1863 GENERAL ORDERS BOOK WITH CDV – 1st RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY

The book is “General Orders affecting the Volunteer force Adjutant General’s office 1863”.  Ink presentation inscription inside front cover: “Respectfully presented to Surgeon W. H. Wilbur… (655-16). Learn More »

THE BALTIMORE LITERARY AND RELIGIOUS MAGAZINE--“AUGUST 1840.”

THE BALTIMORE LITERARY AND RELIGIOUS MAGAZINE--“AUGUST 1840.”

VOL. VL,  No. 8. 47 pp. [349-396]. In wraps, missing covers. Exhibits faint fold-marks, else. VG. Contains numerous articles, including “”Foreign Labors In the Abolition Movement—A Few Things… (998-2020). Learn More »

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VERY NICE NUMBERED REPRINT OF THE 1864 TITLE “MILITARY DICTIONARY” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

VERY NICE NUMBERED REPRINT OF THE 1864 TITLE “MILITARY DICTIONARY” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this work is “MILITARY DICTIONARY; COMPRISING TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS; INFORMATION ON RAISING AND KEEPING TROOPS; ACTUAL SERVICE, INCLUDING MAKESHIFTS AND IMPROVISED MATERIAL; AND… (236-729). Learn More »

OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY…JUNE, 1849

OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY…JUNE, 1849

Printed by W. L Burroughs, New York [1849]. 19 pp., in beige stitched wraps, 4.25” x 6.25. Very slight chipping at the extremities, else VG plus.. Order of merit--#1 in their respective… (1189-94). Learn More »


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CDV OF 2ND LIEUTENANT CHARLES E. CROW, 4TH VA. (PURCELL) LIGHT ARTILLERY

This is a very nice CDV photograph of Charles E. Crow in Confederate uniform. It appears to be a second-generation image; photo of an existing photo. Regardless, the picture is clear with good contrast. Crow wears a Confederate 2nd lieutenant's,… (1138-988). Learn More »

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