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RARE EXCURSION AND REUNION INTINERARY BOOK – 16th CONNECTICUT, ANTIETAM, 1889
The 16th Connecticut Infantry Regiment suffered a tragic and devastating defeat at the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, due to an absolute lack of military training. Organized just three… (2026-1968). Learn More »
$95.00
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1866 ROLL OF HONOR BOOKLET: US CIVIL WAR DEAD OF TEXAS W/ SECTION OF OTHER BOOKLET IN SERIES
“The Roll of Honor: Names of Soldiers Who Died in “Defence” of the American Union, interred in the Eastern District of Texas, Central District of Texas, Rio Grande District, Camp Ford/Tyler… (2026-510). Learn More »
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 »
$55.00
Originally $70.00
1861 US ARMY REGULATIONS APPROPRIATED BY CONFEDERATE CAPT. JAMES SKINNER ODEN, A.Q.M. STUART’S HORSE ARTILLERY
An interesting copy of the 1861 Revised Regulations of the U.S. Army appropriated by Confederate Captain James Skinner Oden, Quartermaster of Jeb Stuart’s Horse Artillery. This is a standard edition… (2026-2132). Learn More »
CAVALRY TACTICS VOLUME 3 – WAR DEPARTMENT/LIPPENCOTT & CO., 1862v
This uncommon title was printed by order of the War Department in three volumes, this being the third. All pages are complete with minimal wear. Original folding plates and military call sheet music… (2026-939). Learn More »
$75.00
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QUITE RARE 1st EDITION BOOK – AMANDA SMITH’S OWN STORY, 1893 (FORMER SLAVE TURNED CELEBRATED MISSIONARY)
Amanda Smith was a Methodist preacher and former slave who funded The Amanda Smith Orphanage and Industrial Home for Abandoned and Destitute Colored Children. She was a prominent leader in the… (959-83). Learn More »
$250.00
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VERY SCARCE 1817 COPY – MEMOIRS OF FOUCHE (JOSEPH FOUCHE, FRENCH REVOLUTION/NAPOLEONIC ERA)
The Memoirs of Fouché is a seminal—albeit controversial—insider account of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era, purportedly written by Joseph Fouché, Napoleon’s infamous Minister of… (611-53). Learn More »
VERY RARE LIMITED FIRST PRINTING – REMINISCENCES OF THE CIVIL WAR BY P. L. LEDFORD, 14th NORTH CAROLINA, 1909
"Reminiscences of the Civil War, 1861-1865" by Preston Lafayette Ledford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a personal memoir that recounts the author's… (959-75). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED COPY OF CRAIGHILL’S CIVIL WAR “ARMY OFFICER’S POCKET COMPANION”
A nicely identified copy of William Craighill’s Army Officer's Pocket Companion by William P. Craighill. Based largely on French sources, this is a detailed manual, “principally designed for staff… (2026-1347). Learn More »
CS GOVERNMENT IMPRINT BOOKLET – CORRESPONDENCE RECORDS - BRITISH CONSULS IN THE CSA, RICHMOND, 1863
This booklet, printed at the Sentinel Office in Richmond in 1863, provides a comprehensive record of important communications between British consuls/representatives living in the Confederate States… (2026-504). Learn More »
1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS
Very fine condition copy of “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS: INFANTRY SMALL ARMS MANUFACTURED IN THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY 1861-1865” by John M. Murphy and Howard Michael Madaus published in… (1285-05). Learn More »
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 »
$100.00
Originally $160.00
1st EDITION “GENERAL WAINWRIGHT’S STORY” – WITH RARE “SKINNY WAINWRIGHT” NICKNAME SIGNATURE
General Jonathan "Skinny" Wainwright (1883–1953) was a US Army officer who commanded Allied forces in the Philippines during WWII. After overseeing the largest surrender in American history on… (1288-04). Learn More »
BOOK -- THE JOURNAL OF LT. COL. ADAM HUBLEY, 1779
This is a fine copy of the journal of Lt. Col. Adam Hubley, Jr., awkwardly titled "ADM HUBLEY, JR., LT COLO. COMDT 11TH PENNA. REGT, HIS JOURNAL, COMMENCING AT WYOMING, JULY 30TH, 1779" was famously… (236-721). Learn More »
$35.00
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BOOK “THE PICTORIAL FIELD-BOOK OF THE WAR OF 1812” BY LOSSING
Full title is “The pictorial field-book of the War of 1812, or, Illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the last war for American… (2025-1612). Learn More »
BOOK “MILITARY HEROS OF THE REVOLUTION” BY PETERSON, 1854
Full title is “The Military Heroes of the Revolution: With a Narrative of the War of Independence” by Charles J. Peterson. Original 1854 edition rebound. 487 pages, 6”x9”. New binding is good,… (2026-1611). Learn More »
A TOUCHING POSTHUMOUS GIFT TO A FORMER STUDENT BY A MORTALLY WOUNDED SOLDIER OF THE 36th ILLINOIS
A book of etiquette for young girls titled, “I Will Be A Lady” by Mrs. Tuthill. This is cloth bound, the 38th edition, dated 1863, published in Boston by Crosby and Nichols, and is inscribed on… (844-143). Learn More »
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 »
BOOK, “ORDERLY BOOKS” OF THE 4TH AND 2ND NEW YORK REGIMENTS, 1778-1783
Full title is “Orderly Books of The Fourth New York Regiment, 1778-1780; The Second New York Regiment, 1780-1783 by Samuel Tallmadge and Others: with Diaries of Samuel Tallmadge, 1780-1782 and John… (2026-1610). Learn More »
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 »
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UNION ARMY AMBULANCE CORPS WAGONS AT BELLE PLAIN LANDING MAY 1864
Scenes of Civil War army camps and depots often give a real chance at seeing army life up close, in detail, and unposed as men go about their tasks unaware of the camera. Sometimes identified as a taken near City Point along the James River, this… (1054-688). Learn More »
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