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NICELY INSCRIBED US REVENUE MARINE OFFICER’S NAVIGATION MANUAL
An inscribed copy of, “A New and Accurate Method of Finding a Ship’s Position at Sea, by Projection on Mercator’ Chart … “ By Capt. Thomas H. Sumner, Fourth Edition, Boston 1857. This is… (1179-1266). Learn More »
REFERENCE BOOK – THE AMERICAN MILITARY SADDLE, 1776-1945
This book is the first comprehensive coverage of the history of the American Military Saddle using actual photographs and official army drawings of original saddles and other horse equipment. In… (2024-563). Learn More »
RECORD OF FEDERAL DEAD BURIED FROM LIBBY, BELLE ISLE, DANVILLE & CAMP LAWSON PRISONS AND AT CITY POINT, & IN THE FIELD BEFORE PETERSBURG & RICHMOND
Published by the U.S. Christian Commission, Philadelphia, 1865. Gray Wraps, front cover & rear page detached, missing spine & rear covers. Else VG. In protective sleeve. … (1179-1767). Learn More »
$125.00
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BOOK – FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BY KERKSIS & DICKEY
First edition, hardcover signed by both authors. Limited to 500 numbered copies, this is #303. Text clean and unmarked; 307 pages, 8.5” x 11”. The binding is tight and square. Cover is bright and… (2024-1206). Learn More »
BOOK, “CIVIL WAR CAVALRY & ARTILLERY SABERS” BY THILLMANN
Out of print and a highly sought after reference by collectors, this is the ultimate guide to sabers of the Civil War. This huge resource is easily the most important sword book written in decades,… (1254-13). Learn More »
$200.00
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OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS
This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354). Learn More »
SCOTT’S INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. II, NEW EDITION
Published by Harper Brothers, Cliff S4, New York, 1846. Front EPS Inscribed “Payton W. Stanhope / Vera Cruz,” in ink—title page inscribed “R.W. Bedford, 2nd Lt., Co. H, 14th U.S. Infantry,”… (450-219). Learn More »
MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES
By William Gilham. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1862. Id’d to “V.M. Johnson / Virginia / August 13th, 1863,” inscribed in weak pencil inscription in front EPS. 559 pp., 82… (1202-102). Learn More »
BOOK - ADJUTANT STEARNS
Memorial to First Lieutenant Frazar A. Stearns, Adjutant, 21st Massacuhusetts Infantry, killed in action at New Berne, NC, March 14, 1862. By William Augustus Stearns. Published by Massachusetts… (450-221). Learn More »
THE PATRIOT’S HYMN BOOK
Compiled By Rev. A. Manship. Published by Philadelphia Conference Tract Society, Philadelphia, PA, 1862. 96 pp., green w/cloth spine. wraps, 3” x 4.5, w/flag & soldier campsite cover motif. … (450-222). Learn More »
OUT OF PRINT BOOK – “GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELIC & SOUVENIRS”
Published in 2009 by Mike O’Donnell; now out of print. This book provides pictures and descriptions of relics found on the Battlefield of Gettysburg and surrounding area through the ages. This is… (2024-627). Learn More »
“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY
Title page reads, “A TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION, CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE METHODS OF LAYING OUT, CONSTRUCTING, DEFENDING, AND ATTACKING INTRENCHMENTS, WITH THE GENERAL OUTLINES ALSO OF… (1179-719). Learn More »
$575.00
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SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPY OF 1993 REFERENCE BOOK “DOUGHBOY TO GI”
The full title of the work is “DOUGHBOY TO GI: US ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 1900-1945” by Kenneth Lewis and published by Norman D. Landing Publishing, West Midlands, England in 1993. Book is… (1235-519). Learn More »
INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!
Lewis Clark Parmelee was born in 1839, the son of a wealthy New Haven, CT, businessman. The history of Berdan’s sharpshooters noted, “Adj. Parmelee was a great favorite in the regiment, a young… (2024-333). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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A STUDY OF AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ
The full title is “AMERICAN WARRIORS: PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY” by Michel De Trez, published by D-Day Publishing of Belgium in 1994. Volume has illustrated… (1235-520D). Learn More »
A STUDY OF INFANTRY FIELD EQUIPMENT OF NUMEROUS COUNTRIES FROM 1914-1945
The full title is “FIELD EQUIPMENT OF THE INFANTRY 1914-1945” by Robert Fisch, published by Greenberg Publication of Sykesville, Maryland in 1989. Volume has illustrated hardcovers with the title… (1235-520C). Learn More »
WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN M-1 HELMET STUDY BY REYNOSA
The full title is “THE M-1 HELMET: A HISTORY OF THE U.S. M-1 HELMET IN WORLD WAR II” by Mark A. Reynosa, published by Schiffer Publishing of Atglen, Pennsylvania in 1996. Volume has gray… (1235-520B). Learn More »
WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN PARATROOPER REFERENCE BOOK
The full title is “AMERICA’S FINEST: US AIRBORNE UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND INSIGNIA OF WORLD WAR TWO (ETO)” by Gary Howard, published by Stackpole Books of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in… (1235-520A). Learn More »
2001 COPY OF “MORE ARMY BLUE” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER
Full title is “MORE ARMY BLUE: THE UNIFORMS OF UNCLE SAM’S REGULARS 1874-1887” by John P. Langellier and published by Schiffer Military Books of Atglen, Pennsylvania in 2001. This book is a… (1235-525). Learn More »
BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS BY McGUINN & BAZELON
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 newly revised edition published in… (1235-528). Learn More »
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BUGLER’S SHELL JACKET IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE WILLIAM BOPP, 2ND MISSOURI STATE MILITIA CAVALRY
Scarce Union Missouri cavalryman's jacket modified with Zouave style V-neck collar and custom-trimmed with bright yellow narrow cording at cuffs and on front, forming a semi-regulation rack pattern with looped cloverleaf ends. Seven-button front with… (591-04). Learn More »
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