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POCKET SIZE CHRISTIAN PRAYER BOOK CARRIED BY PVT WILLIAM FOX, 51ST PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

POCKET SIZE CHRISTIAN PRAYER BOOK CARRIED BY PVT WILLIAM FOX, 51ST PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

A small 2” x 3” book published by the American Tract Society in New York. Titled “HEAVENLY MANNA” or, A COLLECTION of PRAYERS AND PROMISES for EACH DAY IN THE YEAR. Undated. Pencil inscription… (1000-1594). Learn More »

ID’D NEW TESTAMENT – PRIVATE GEORGE BELL, 3rd NJ and 23rd PA – WITH INSCRIPTION AND LOCK OF HAIR

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 »

2nd WISCONSIN CAVALRY IDENTIFIED CAVALRY TACTICS VOLUMES

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 »

OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE 39th REUNION OF THE UCV – CHARLOTTE, 1929

OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE 39th REUNION OF THE UCV – CHARLOTTE, 1929

“One of the most notable of Charlotte's many celebrations was the 39th Reunion of the United Confederate Veterans on June 4 through 7, 1929. This is the event for which the Armory-Auditorium was… (2025-3593). Learn More »

$45.00
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OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE 46th ANNUAL UCV REUNION – SHREVEPORT, 1936

OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE 46th ANNUAL UCV REUNION – SHREVEPORT, 1936

The 46th Annual United Confederate Veterans (UCV) Reunion was held in June 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana. As few veterans remained by this date, it was part of the final, twilight years of the… (2025-3588). Learn More »

$45.00
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1846 BOSTON ALMANAC

1846 BOSTON ALMANAC

Published by Thomas Groom & Co., 1846. Printed by Samuel N. Dickinson & Company. Brown cloth hardcover with impressed floral patterns and gold foil title on cover. Pocket size book measures… (2023-1386). Learn More »

$45.00
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YALE IN THE CIVIL WAR – FIRST EDITION

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 »

$70.00
Originally $85.00

OFFICERS OF OUR UNION ARMY AND NAVY VOL. 1 WITH NOTATION

OFFICERS OF OUR UNION ARMY AND NAVY VOL. 1 WITH NOTATION

This pocket book was published in 1862 by L. PRANG AND CO. of Boston, with this copy sold by a retailer in Washington DC.  As might be obvious, this work profiles the senior officers of the US armed… (2026-35). Learn More »

BOOK – OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY BY BOWERS

BOOK – OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY BY BOWERS

Complete title is “Obsolete Paper Money Issued by Banks in the United States 1782-1866” by Q. David Bowers with Foreword by Eric P. Newman. This is a hardcover, leatherette-bound, limited… (236-1056). Learn More »

BOOK -- THE BIRMINGHAM CARTRIDGE MANUFACTURERS BY HARDING

BOOK -- THE BIRMINGHAM CARTRIDGE MANUFACTURERS BY HARDING

Hardcover with a dust jacket, 282 pages, 8.5” x 11”. Well-illustrated with some color. Fine condition with just light wear to dust jacket. Publisher by Quiller in 2009.… (236-731). Learn More »

$60.00
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U.S. INFANTRY & RIFLE TACTICS 1861

U.S. INFANTRY & RIFLE TACTICS 1861

This volume is a first edition which was published at the start of the Civil War in 1861 as a training manual for the Army. The introductory page reads, “WAR DEPARTMENT, MAY 1, 1861. THIS SYSTEM OF… (2026-354). Learn More »

$75.00
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VERY RARE FIRST EDITION BOOK – PICTORIAL HISTORY OF MEXICO AND THE WAR – FROST, 1848

VERY RARE FIRST EDITION BOOK – PICTORIAL HISTORY OF MEXICO AND THE WAR – FROST, 1848

This first edition book chronicles the history of Mexico from the Aztecs through the Mexican War.  Several color plates are included, though the fold-out plate nearest the title page is torn and… (1268-1041). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BIBLE OF JASPER N. MURRY 8th ILLINOIS WIA FORT BLAKELY

CIVIL WAR BIBLE OF JASPER N. MURRY 8th ILLINOIS WIA FORT BLAKELY

A Civil War soldier’s pocket edition of the New Testament published by the American Bible Society in New York in 1862 showing wear and age, with the covers in place but the spine missing. This has… (1202-867). Learn More »

BOUND COPY OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL ORDERS

BOUND COPY OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL ORDERS

The full title of this 161 page volume is “GENERAL ORDERS FROM THE ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR-GENERAL’S OFFICE, CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY FROM JANUARY 1, 1864 TO JULY 1, 1864, INCLUSIVE.” The book was… (2026-495). Learn More »

VOLUME TWO OF CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS ID'D TO 107th NEW YORK OFFICER

VOLUME TWO OF CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS ID'D TO 107th NEW YORK OFFICER

Offered here is Volume Two of the three volume set of “INFANTRY TACTICS FOR THE INSTRUCTION, EXERCISE AND MANEUVERS OF THE SOLDIER, COMPANY, LINE OF SKIRMISHERS, BATTALION, BRIGADE OR CORPS… (595-1985). Learn More »

$225.00
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1975 REPRINT OF THE 1891 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE FOURTH SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY

1975 REPRINT OF THE 1891 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE FOURTH SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY

Title page reads “HISTORY OF THE FOURTH REGIMENT OF S.C. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WAR UNTIL LEE’S SURRENDER…” by J. W. Reid who served in Company C of the regiment and published… (1180-186). Learn More »

$20.00
Originally $35.00

SECOND EDITION STUDY OF THE MINE RUN CAMPAIGN

SECOND EDITION STUDY OF THE MINE RUN CAMPAIGN

This title was part of The Virginia Civil War Battles and Leaders Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. The full title of this volume is “MINE RUN: A CAMPAIGN OF LOST… (1180-169). Learn More »

$25.00
Originally $40.00

BOOKLET, “A VISIT TO THE OLD NORTH CHURCH, BOSTON, MASS”

BOOKLET, “A VISIT TO THE OLD NORTH CHURCH, BOSTON, MASS”

This is a softcover booklet titled, "A Visit To The Old North Church - Boston, Massachusetts". This book is from 1893 and there are 20 pages. This book is in overall fair to good condition. The… (236-793). Learn More »

$25.00
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2001 REVISED EDITION – AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS, THEIR BACKMARKS & DATES

2001 REVISED EDITION – AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS, THEIR BACKMARKS & DATES

The title of this book is “AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS AND DATES – 2001 REVISED EDITION” by William F. McGuinn and Bruce S. Bazelon. This is a revised edition… (1289-226). Learn More »

1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

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… (2022-1304). Learn More »

$350.00
Originally $450.00


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