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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE: ORIGINAL 1860 FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF NOTES ON NURSING: “WHAT IT IS AND IS NOT” - INSPIRATION FOR THE US SANITARY COMMISSION IN THE CIVIL WAR
This is a very good copy of the first American edition, published in 1860 by Appleton & Co. in New York, bound in blue cloth with gilt blind-stamped title on cover. Some rubs to cover and small,… (2024-328). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED 3rd NEW YORK CAVALRY SHARPS AND HANKINS CAVALRY MODEL CARBINE
This scarce 19-inch barrel Sharps and Hankins cavalry carbine, serial #3337, is listed in the descriptive book of Company A, 3rd NY Cavalry, as belonging to Charles W. Emerson, who served as private,… (1236-02). Learn More »
$3,500.00
ON HOLD
VERY SCARCE CIVIL WAR BROGANS
Officially referred to as army bootees, collectors most often know them as brogans, a term used at the time, though soldiers mostly called them just shoes. They were produced in a number of… (149-42). Learn More »
$2,250.00
Originally $2,500.00
RELIC SABER BAYONET RECOVERED NEAR “LOST AVENUE” (NEILL AVENUE) AT GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
This Gettysburg relic is an example of the brass handled saber bayonet for use on a P.S. Justice rifle, as produced by that company circa 1861-1862. The firm of P.S. Justice of Philadelphia had its… (224-777). Learn More »
$1,500.00
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“REMEMBER THE MAINE!” U.S.S. MAINE DECORATED “GOING ASHORE” NAVY FLAT CAP
There was a long tradition in the U.S. Navy of the men decorating their uniforms with colorful embroidery, both to occupy idle hours on shipboard and in hopes of attracting some attention when on… (1219-44). Learn More »
VERY GOOD CONDITION NAMED CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX
This well-made Confederate cartridge box follows the lines of the prewar rifle boxes intended for wear on the waist belt only. Made of black leather, the box is in very good condition and shows the… (1179-587). Learn More »
$3,000.00
ON HOLD
US CIVIL WAR BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH SLING AND NAME ON SPOUT – POSSIBLE 87TH PENNSYLVANIA CONNECTION
This canteen is in used, but good condition for its age. The body is covered in brown wool cloth that is soiled and stained from use but shows only two or three small areas where the cloth has worn… (149-39). Learn More »
$550.00
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INCREDIBLY RARE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS CORDUROY UNIFORM PANTS WITH 2 ULTRA-RARE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BUTTONS
This pair of Republic of Texas pants could arguably be the finest and rarest uniform pants, with an American history, known to exist today. According to a textile museum in Washington, DC, the cloth… (766-1974). Learn More »
$3,750.00
Originally $4,995.00
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BEAUTIFUL, ORNATE, SILVERED AND GILT PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. GEORGE H. WING 14th NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY, SERVED AS INFANTRY 1864: SPOTTSYLVANIA, COLD HARBOR, PETERSBURG ASSAULT, CAPTURED AT THE CRATER
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this high-grade officer’s sword was presented to Lt. George H. Wing of the 14th NY Heavy Artillery by his company just nine days before… (1179-066). Learn More »
$6,500.00
SOLD
CAVALRY CORPORAL 5-BUTTON FATIGUE BLOUSE
This 5-button blouse has three 1883 style US general service eagle buttons, one Pennsylvania National Guard button, and one Civil War general service eagle button down the front, and two 1883 style… (1235-23). Learn More »
$325.00
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CIVIL WAR US NAVY LT. COMMANDER’S COAT AND BUCKLE OF ALEXANDER COLE RHIND - USS CONSTELLATION, USS CRUSADER, USS KEOKUK, FOUGHT CS BATTERIES AT DEEP BOTTOM, COMMANDED A “POWDER BOAT” AGAINST FT. FISHER, LATER REAR ADMIRAL
This is a very appealing regulation Civil War navy officer’s frock coat with interesting history. The coat is very dark blue, almost black, double-breasted with two rows of 9 US Navy officer’s… (1179-650). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX OF GEORGE WASHINGTON LITTON 29th VIRGINIA, CAPTURED AT DINWIDDIE COURTHOUSE/FIVE FORKS, DIED AS P.O.W. MAY 1865
This Confederate-made cartridge box follows the general lines of the U.S. 1857 pattern, is clearly inscribed by the Confederate soldier, is in excellent condition, must have made a wonderful war… (1179-627). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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MODEL 1860 SPENCER RIFLE – LOW SERIAL NUMBER WITH GETTYSBURG HISTORY
This famous longarm is a Civil War Model 1860 Spencer Repeating rifle in good condition. Initial army contracts with the Spencer Company of Boston, Massachusetts called for 10,000 repeating firearms… (490-6717). Learn More »
$4,950.00
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VEST OF MAJOR ROBERT LANE ELA 6th NEW HAMPSHIRE- TWICE WOUNDED
This vest belonged to Robert Lane Ela, who served during the war as Captain and Lieutenant in the 6th New Hampshire and was twice wounded in action, the last time while commanding the regiment in the… (490-6647). Learn More »
$1,250.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG FROM ISLAND NUMBER TEN
This Confederate First National flag has a tight provenance going back to 1935, and before that an oral history as a war souvenir brought back from Island Number Ten by James William McLaughlin, a… (1179-004). Learn More »
$35,000.00
Originally $40,000.00
VERY RARE RICHMOND CLOTHING BUREAU / RICHMOND DEPOT ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN’S CAP
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this Confederate artilleryman’s cap is discussed and illustrated as Figures 052a-c in Fred Adophus’s excellent article: “The… (1179-409). Learn More »
CAPTURED CONFEDERATE SECOND NATIONAL FLAG, UNUSUAL VARIATION WITH MADAUS LETTER, FROM A SOLDIER IN THE 59th NEW YORK
This 2nd National Confederate Flag was purchased in the 1980s by a well-respected Florida dealer/collector directly from descendants of the Union soldier who had kept it as a trophy. It comes with a… (1179-019). Learn More »
12-POUNDER NAPOLEON PENDULUM HAUSSE CANNON SIGHT
This is an essential piece of artillery gear for crews manning the classic Civil War field-piece, the Model 1857 12-Pounder Napoleon. The pendulum hausse rear sight was the often-used replacement for… (1231-02). Learn More »
AMES CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD AND POSTWAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE SAME NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER, WITH HIS COPY OF REGIMENTAL HISTORY – DANIEL J. FLANDERS
This group consists of two presentation Ames U.S. Model 1850 officer’s swords, one a Foot Officer pattern, with its original metal scabbard rather than leather, and the other a Staff and Field… (2022-1207). Learn More »
$5,500.00
ON HOLD
WORLD CLASS IDENTIFIED, CARVED, CONFEDERATE IMPORT BRITISH P-1856 ENFIELD CARBINE BY BARNETT: CARRIED BY IRA SOUTH, 7th MISSISSIPPI CAVALRY; 1st MISSISSIPPI PARTISAN RANGERS
This would make an outstanding addition to any Confederate cavalry collection or display: it is both a scarce carbine and a world-class example of a very folky, carved identification by a Confederate… (766-1985). Learn More »
$6,950.00
SOLD
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1862 TIFFANY GENERAL GUIDE FLAG OF THE 143rd NEW YORK
This Tiffany-made general guide flag was certainly among the colors presented to the 143rd New York Volunteers upon its formal organization in October 1862. Like the embroidered stars-and-stripes national color presented on that occasion, and now in… (1179-017). Learn More »
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