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VERY SCARCE 1817 COPY – MEMOIRS OF FOUCHE (JOSEPH FOUCHE, FRENCH REVOLUTION/NAPOLEONIC ERA)

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

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 »

CS GOVERNMENT IMPRINT BOOKLET – CORRESPONDENCE RECORDS - BRITISH CONSULS IN THE CSA, RICHMOND, 1863

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

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

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

BOOK -- THE JOURNAL OF LT. COL. ADAM HUBLEY, 1779

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
ON HOLD

BOOK “MILITARY HEROS OF THE REVOLUTION” BY PETERSON, 1854

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 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

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

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 »

ID’D 1858 NY STATE MILITIA REGULATIONS – COMPANY D, CANASERAGAS LIGHT INFANTRY/MILITIA

ID’D 1858 NY STATE MILITIA REGULATIONS – COMPANY D, CANASERAGAS LIGHT INFANTRY/MILITIA

This book, a copy of the 1858 regulations for the Militia of the State of New York.  It features a marbled cover with leather binding on the corners and spine.  Much use is noted, but the integrity… (2026-1376). Learn More »

ID’D BAYONET EXERCISE MANUAL – SGT. CHARLIE CURRIER AND LT. HORATIO JENKINS, 40th MASSACHUSETTS

ID’D BAYONET EXERCISE MANUAL – SGT. CHARLIE CURRIER AND LT. HORATIO JENKINS, 40th MASSACHUSETTS

This 1852 copy of George McClellan’s Manual for Bayonet Exercise was printed by order of the War Department in Philadelphia by Lippincott.  Condition is quite good, with minimal wear to the cloth… (2026-1375). Learn More »

1884 COPY OF “GREGG’S CAVALRY FIGHT AT GETTYSBURG”

1884 COPY OF “GREGG’S CAVALRY FIGHT AT GETTYSBURG”

Volume is paper bound and meas. approx. 7.50 x 10.25 inches and runs 29 pages. The pamphlet was written by William Brooke-Rawle and published in 1884. Covers are light blue paper with title printed in… (890-32). Learn More »

$130.00
Originally $175.00

THE AFRICAN REPOSITORY (AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY) – JANUARY, 1854

THE AFRICAN REPOSITORY (AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY) – JANUARY, 1854

The African Repository was the official journal of the American Colonization Society. Henry Clay served as the Society’s president from 1836 to 1849, and its directors included former US Presidents… (337-281). Learn More »

$375.00
Originally $500.00

THE OLD FRANKLIN ALMANAC NO. 3, FOR 1864

THE OLD FRANKLIN ALMANAC NO. 3, FOR 1864

Published by Haslett & Winch, No. 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 52 pp.  19 pages are devoted entirely to “A CHRONICLE OF THE GREAT REBELLION AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. Continued from the… (337-241). Learn More »

$112.50
Originally $150.00

CAPTURED BLOCKADE RUNNER BIBLE

CAPTURED BLOCKADE RUNNER BIBLE

This bible, dated 1861 and printed by Oxford University Press for the “British and Foreign Bible Society,” was among the cargo of the blockade runner “Minna,” captured by the USS… (2026-488). 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 »

$495.00
ON HOLD

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… (2026-1018). 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 »

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 »


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