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THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

By Capt. J.K. Lee, of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1861. 96 pp., wraps, w/butternut cloth covers & period paper label taped to front… (1000-1637). Learn More »

$520.00
Originally $650.00

SPEECH OF MR. J.S. BARBOUR OF VIRGINIA…ON THE PROPRIETY OF EXCLUDING THE AGENCY OF THE PRESIDENT, IN APPOINTING AND REMOVING THE DISBURSING AND ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY DEPT.

SPEECH OF MR. J.S. BARBOUR OF VIRGINIA…ON THE PROPRIETY OF EXCLUDING THE AGENCY OF THE PRESIDENT, IN APPOINTING AND REMOVING THE DISBURSING AND ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY DEPT.

(Delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, March 1828). Published by Green & Jarvis, Washington, 1828. Title page presentation inscription, in ink: “Judge McLean with/ my respects/ J.S.… (1000-1632). Learn More »

$140.00
Originally $175.00

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK”, 1865

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK”, 1865

During the war, pro-Southern school books for children were published in the Confederate states. Cover and title page read, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK, CAREFULLY PREPARED FOR FAMILY AND SCHOOL USE,… (1000-1615). Learn More »

$760.00
Originally $950.00

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this volume is “ELEY CARTRIDGES: A HISTORY OF THE SILVERSMITHS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS” by C. W. Harding and published by Quiller Press of Wykey, Shrewsbury, England in… (236-469). Learn More »

RICHARDSON’S VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1862

RICHARDSON’S VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1862

Cover on this war era almanac reads, “FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1862, BEING THE SECOND AFTER BISSEXTILE OR LEAP YEAR, THE EIGHTY-SIXTH OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, AND THE FIRST OF THE SOUTHERN… (1000-1612). Learn More »

$315.00
Originally $395.00

VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1843

VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1843

Almanac was calculated by David Richardson of Louisa County, VA and printed by John Warrock of Richmond, VA. Contains the moon phases, planting guides, lists of VA and NC government officials, plus a… (1000-1611). Learn More »

$60.00
Originally $75.00

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1928 COPY OF “ARMY RETIREMENTS BASED ON THE ARMY REGISTER 1923”

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1928 COPY OF “ARMY RETIREMENTS BASED ON THE ARMY REGISTER 1923”

This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name  as “C R HUEBNER” & "HUEBNER". A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years… (128-1184). Learn More »

$62.50
Originally $125.00

VOLUME ON THE SWORD AND FIREARM COLLECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI

VOLUME ON THE SWORD AND FIREARM COLLECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI

Blue cloth bound hardcover meas. approx. 6.25 x 9.25 inches and runs approx. 120 pages. The full title is “SWORD AND FIREARM COLLECTION OF THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI IN THE ANDERSON HOUSE MUSEUM… (128-1098). Learn More »

$50.00
Originally $100.00

SECOND EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 12TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

SECOND EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 12TH 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 William D. Henderson and was published in… (1208-04). Learn More »

1863 MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS

1863 MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS

Published by William F. Ritchie, Public Printer, Richmond VA, 1863. Various reports w/various paginations. Heavy brown card covers w/blue cloth spine & paper label (chipped). Exhibits cover scuffs… (1000-1631). Learn More »

$235.00
Originally $295.00

THE CONFEDERATE STATES ALMANAC…1865

THE CONFEDERATE STATES ALMANAC…1865

Compiled by H.C. Clarke. Published at Mobile, AL, 1864. [Parish & Willingham 1503]. Wraps, 1st twenty four pages un-paginated. Missing covers, and missing pages past page 94, plus concluding 2 ½… (1000-1639). Learn More »

$360.00
Originally $450.00

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 »

$680.00
Originally $850.00

NICE SLIGHTLY USED 1974 COPY OF STANLEY PHILLIPS BOOK ON EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

NICE SLIGHTLY USED 1974 COPY OF STANLEY PHILLIPS BOOK ON EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

Full title of this hardcover volume is “EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865” by Stanley S. Phillips. Volume meas. approx. 8.75 x 11.25 inches and runs… (236-480). Learn More »

LARGE FIRST EDITION VOLUME ON COLLECTING CONFEDERATE CURRENCY FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

LARGE FIRST EDITION VOLUME ON COLLECTING CONFEDERATE CURRENCY FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this volume is “COLLECTING CONFEDERATE PAPER MONEY: A COMPLETE AND FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO COLLECTING ALL CONFEDERATE NOTE TYPES AND VARITIES” by Pierre Fricke and published… (236-532). Learn More »

FIRST EDITION REFERENCE BOOK ON VIRGINIA COLONIAL RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

FIRST EDITION REFERENCE BOOK ON VIRGINIA COLONIAL RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The title of this volume is “DISCOVERING VIRGINIA’S COLONIAL ARTIFACTS. A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RECOVERY, IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION” by Bill Dancy and published by Greybird Publishers of… (236-444). Learn More »

OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES IN THE WAR OF REBELLION

OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES IN THE WAR OF REBELLION

We have acquired sets of the Official Records which we have broken up and are selling individually for $10 per volume, excluding the Gettysburg and Antietam volumes.  If you are looking for a… (344-2036). Learn More »

$5.00 Each
Originally $10.00

TWO VOLUME 1889 STUDY OF PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

TWO VOLUME 1889 STUDY OF PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this two-volume work is “PENNSYLVANIA IN THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION, BATTALIONS AND LINE 1775-1783” edited by John Blair Linn and William H. Egle, M.D. and published by Lane S.… (236-483). Learn More »

EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK ON ENGLISH WAR SHIPS FROM 1600 TO 1815 FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK ON ENGLISH WAR SHIPS FROM 1600 TO 1815 FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The title is a 2006 reprint of the 1987 original work “THE ARMING AND FITTING OF ENGLISH SHIPS OF WAR 1600-1815” by Brian Lavery and published by the Naval Institute Press. The book is hardcover… (236-435). Learn More »

BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

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 revised edition published in 1984. Book is… (236-413). Learn More »

BOOKLET ON 18TH CENTURY BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

BOOKLET ON 18TH CENTURY BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The title of this pamphlet is “BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION 1780” by Adrian B. Caruana and published by Museum Restoration Service of Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada in 1979. Yellow heavy stock paper… (236-416). Learn More »


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CAPTAIN W.W. RANDOLPH: LIKELY WILLIAM WELFORD RANDOLPH, 2nd VIRGINIA, LATER LT. COLONEL, KIA THE WILDERNESS 1864

Identified as Capt. W.W. Randolf (sic) in the files of the late Bill Turner, noted Virginia collector and dealer, this six plate ambrotype shows Randolph seated with one hand on his thigh and the other resting on a book atop a photographer’s table… (1138-1803). Learn More »

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