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COPPÉE’S FIELD MANUAL OF COURTS-MARTIAL IDENTIFIED TO LT. OMAR P. CRAM, 2ND MARYLAND VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
A pocket-sized hardcover, Field Manual of Courts-Martial by Captain Henry Coppée, late instructor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1863). The… (2024-2380). Learn More »
LOCK OF HAIR IDENTIFIED TO CONFEDERATE GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE
Following the Civil War, Robert E. Lee served as President of Washington and Lee University from 1865 until 1870. During that time he gifted to the university this lock of hair consisting of over 40… (1305-07). Learn More »
$2,500.00
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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 »
VERY RARE “THE SOLDIER’S GRAVE” MEMORIAL LITHO BY CURRIER AND IVES – WILLIS H. GIFFORD, 5th NY ARTILLERY, KILLED AT CEDAR CREEK
Currier & Ives, the most successful publisher of mass market lithographs from 1834 to 1907, produced a number of customizable memorial prints for the grieving families of US Troops. During the… (1309-805). Learn More »
$125.00
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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 »
IRWIN PATENT OFFICER’S CAMP MESS CHEST AND STAND – DEC. 17, 1861, ST. LOUIS
Irwin's Patent Camp Mess Chest was a popular, specialized, and portable container used by officers during the American Civil War for storing and transporting cooking and dining utensils. Advertised in… (1268-1271). Learn More »
$450.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SILVER GOBLET - 11th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY FEBRUARY 1864
An elegant silver goblet presented by Captain R.B. Ward to Lieutenant Colonel Stetzel of the 11th PA Cavalry in February 1864 as, “A token of esteem.” Stetzel was a fighting officer in more than… (2026-475). Learn More »
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 »
1ST MAINE CAVALRYMAN’S RAZOR
A horn-handled razor cased in a sewn brown leather tube with removable plug at one end, 7” long and 1-1/4” in diameter. The tube was lightly carved with a pair of crossed sabers, edges down, with… (302-118). 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
ON HOLD
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 »
ID DISC PRESENTED AT MUSTER OUT TO CAPTAIN PATRICK SMITH, 2nd PA RESERVES, COMPANY K
The men of the Pennsylvania Reserves Division were among the most respected and effective troops in the Army of the Potomac, seeing service through some of the most arduous combat in the Eastern… (2026-31). Learn More »
OUTSTANDING ISSUE BLANKET WITH SOLDIER ART ID'D TO 1ST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRYMAN
This is a standard Federal issue blanket that has been cut down by the soldier and decorated with corps badges, his name and where he was at the time he applied the decoration. There is a lot to cover… (1179-468). Learn More »
SACK COAT, CAP, SWORD, RUBBER BLANKET, MARYLAND CAMP FLAG AND OTHER EFFECTS OF LIEUTENANT AND CAPTAIN CHARLES N. KUHN, WOUNDED IN ACTION AT CEDAR CREEK WHILE BRIGADE ACTING AIDE-DE-CAMP AT CEDAR CREEK
Kuhn was born March 11, 1837. The 1880 census lists his occupation as house carpenter, which identifies him in the 1860 census at age 22, living in Westminster in the household of John and Sarah Kuhn,… (282-463). Learn More »
$25,000.00
SOLD
VETERAN’S GROUPING OF CAPTAIN FRANCIS BUTLER, 152nd NEW YORK
Francis Butler enlisted on September 1, 1862 and mustered into Company G of the 152nd New York Infantry the next day. Ever the qualified and ambitious soul, he climbed the ranks from private to… (480-264). Learn More »
THE MILITARY EFFECTS AND MORE OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY
This grouping came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection. Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age when he enrolled at Syracuse in the military… (1268-777). Learn More »
FRAMED HAND-ACCENTED ESCUTCHEON – PRIVATE LOUIS FAUTEUX, 2nd MASS. CAVALRY
Louis G. A. Fauteux was a 19-year-ol upholsterer when he enlisted and mustered into Company D of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry on February 26, 1864. He served through the remainder of the war in the… (490-6201). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR MESS CHEST, COMPANY G 6th MASSACHUSETTS VOL. MILITIA
This Civil War mess chest was stenciled twice on the underside of the lid by William Boyd Tingley, the wagoner of Company G of the 6th Mass Volunteer Militia, who was probably charged with… (1202-869). Learn More »
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18th CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAR OR LANCE OF THE EASTERN WOODLANDS
Offered is an extraordinarily rare pole arm that was certainly made in North America by a white craftsman for the Indian trade; and no later than the last quarter of the 18th century. When one thinks of weaponry commonly used by tribes among the Six… (1273-135). Learn More »
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