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TWO VOLUME SET OF GERMAN CIGARETTE BOOKS FOR THE 1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS

TWO VOLUME SET OF GERMAN CIGARETTE BOOKS FOR THE 1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS

These cigarette books were collected by the German public before World War Two and in the early days of the war. Each album was profusely illustrated with photographs collected by the owner from… (490-3088). Learn More »

BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

This is a book of fold out plates, many with “explanatory tables,” illustrating battlefield deployments, camp layouts, diagrams of fortifications, etc. They come from a two-volume work, title not… (1052-664). Learn More »

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

This is a reprint of the original 1878 edition that was in the collection of Herschel Logan. A high-quality reprint from Armory Publications. 7.5” x 11” x 2.5”, unpaginated. Approximately 300… (236-724). Learn More »

PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

By S. Root. Published by Franklin Steam Publishers House, J.J. Toon & Co., Atlanta. GA, 1864. 80 pp., wraps. Butternut cover, 4.5 x 6”. Exhibits light water staining, interior yellowing and… (1000-1646). Learn More »

$280.00
Originally $350.00

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

By Capt. J.K. Lee, of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1861. 96 pp., wraps, w/butternut cloth covers & period paper label taped to front… (1000-1638). Learn More »

$520.00
Originally $650.00

CS RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. II - 8TH EDITION

CS RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. II - 8TH EDITION

By Maj. Gen. W.J. Hardee, C.S. Army. Published by S.H. Goetzel, Mobile, Al, 1863. 8th edition. 232 pp. Brown card covers w/green cloth spine, and leather label (faded gilt lettering). Exhibits… (1000-1645). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

CONFEDERATE RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. 1 - 8TH EDITION

CONFEDERATE RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. 1 - 8TH EDITION

By Maj. Gen. W.J. Hardee, C.S. Army. Published by S.H. Goetzel & Co., Mobile, AL, 1863. 8th Edition. 228 pp. Brown card covers, 3.5 x 5”, w/green cloth spine, black lea. label (gilt… (1000-1644). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

CONFEDERATE RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS,  VOL. 1 - THIRD EDITION

CONFEDERATE RIFLE AND INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. 1 - THIRD EDITON

By Brig. Gen. W.J. Hardee, C.S. Army. Published by S. H. Goetzel, Mobile, AL, First Year of the Confederacy. 250 pp. Brown glazed cloth, 3.5 x 5”. w/leather spine, gilt lettering. Exhibits scuffing… (1000-1643). Learn More »

$600.00
Originally $750.00

CONFEDERATE MILITARY LAW — <i>THE JUDGE ADVOCATES VADE MECUM: EMBRACING A GENERAL VIEW OF MILITARY LAW</i>

CONFEDERATE MILITARY LAW — THE JUDGE ADVOCATES VADE MECUM: EMBRACING A GENERAL VIEW OF MILITARY LAW

By C.H. Lee. Published by West and Johnston, Richmond, VA, 1863. 251 pp. Marbled boards, calf lea. spine w/red leather spine label. Exhibits light foxing, text yellowed throughout, while remaining… (1000-1642). Learn More »

$760.00
Originally $950.00

HEAVILY USED 1861 CONFEDERATE PRINTING OF GILHAM’S MANUAL WITH POSSIBLE FLAG FRAGMENTS

HEAVILY USED 1861 CONFEDERATE PRINTING OF GILHAM’S MANUAL WITH POSSIBLE FLAG FRAGMENTS

The title page of this thick volume reads “MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES” by William Gilham, Colonel of volunteers, instructor of tactics, and… (1152-79). Learn More »

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - THE MEMOIRS OF FIELD-MARSHALL MONTGOMERY

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - THE MEMOIRS OF FIELD-MARSHALL MONTGOMERY

This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name  as “C R HUEBNER” & "HUEBNER". A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years… (128-1189). Learn More »

$87.50
Originally $175.00

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1963 COPY OF “THEY FOUGHT ALONE” BY JOHN KEATS

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1963 COPY OF “THEY FOUGHT ALONE” BY JOHN KEATS

This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name  as “C R HUEBNER”. A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years serving from… (128-1188). Learn More »

$67.50
Originally $135.00

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1958 COPY OF “WHAT HAPPENED AT PEARL HARBOR” BY HANS LOUIS TREFOUSSE

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1958 COPY OF “WHAT HAPPENED AT PEARL HARBOR” BY HANS LOUIS TREFOUSSE

This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name  as “RALPH HUEBNER”. A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years serving from… (128-1185). Learn More »

$67.50
Originally $135.00

1863 COMPOSITION BOOK, PRINTED IN NORTH CAROLINA

1863 COMPOSITION BOOK, PRINTED IN NORTH CAROLINA

Hardcover book with printed cover and brown cloth spine. Covers are heavily worn with much of the printing rubbed off. Covers also have a good amount of surface dirt from age and storage. Full title… (1000-1621). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $250.00

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “OUR OWN SECOND READER”

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “OUR OWN SECOND READER”

During the war, pro-Southern school books for children were published in the Confederate states. This book contains one hundred lessons. Each has a list of spelling words and a Christian based,… (1000-1620). Learn More »

$240.00
Originally $300.00

CONFEDERATE GRAMMAR BOOK TITLED “OUR OWN SCHOOL GRAMMAR”

CONFEDERATE GRAMMAR BOOK TITLED “OUR OWN SCHOOL GRAMMAR”

Book has a printed hard cover that reads “OUR OWN SCHOOL GRAMMAR, DESIGNED FOR OUR SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES, AS A SEQUEL TO THE PRIMARY GRAMMAR” by Charles W. Smythe, A.M.” published by Sterling… (1000-1619). Learn More »

$300.00
Originally $375.00

1989 COPY OF PARKER’S VIRGINIA BATTERY

1989 COPY OF PARKER’S VIRGINIA BATTERY

Hardbound copy of “PARKER’S VIRGINIA BATTERY C.S.A.” by Robert K. Krick, published by Broadfoot Publishing Company of Wilmington, North Carolina. Originally printed in 1975, this is a revised… (1208-74). Learn More »

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

By Capt. J.K. Lee, of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1861. 96 pp., wraps, w/butternut cloth covers & period paper label taped to front… (1000-1637). Learn More »

$520.00
Originally $650.00

SPEECH OF MR. J.S. BARBOUR OF VIRGINIA…ON THE PROPRIETY OF EXCLUDING THE AGENCY OF THE PRESIDENT, IN APPOINTING AND REMOVING THE DISBURSING AND ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY DEPT.

SPEECH OF MR. J.S. BARBOUR OF VIRGINIA…ON THE PROPRIETY OF EXCLUDING THE AGENCY OF THE PRESIDENT, IN APPOINTING AND REMOVING THE DISBURSING AND ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY DEPT.

(Delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, March 1828). Published by Green & Jarvis, Washington, 1828. Title page presentation inscription, in ink: “Judge McLean with/ my respects/ J.S.… (1000-1632). Learn More »

$140.00
Originally $175.00

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK”, 1865

RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK”, 1865

During the war, pro-Southern school books for children were published in the Confederate states. Cover and title page read, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK, CAREFULLY PREPARED FOR FAMILY AND SCHOOL USE,… (1000-1615). Learn More »

$760.00
Originally $950.00


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SCARCE S.D. WALTON & Co. CIVIL WAR US ARMY CONTRACT FORAGE CAP

Samuel D. Walton of Philadelphia had significant government contracts for forage caps, but we don’t see many of his products, or ones still bearing his label at least, perhaps in large part since they seem to have been early war. This is a very… (1052-201). Learn More »

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