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VERY NICE NUMBERED REPRINT OF THE 1864 TITLE “MILITARY DICTIONARY” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

VERY NICE NUMBERED REPRINT OF THE 1864 TITLE “MILITARY DICTIONARY” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this work is “MILITARY DICTIONARY; COMPRISING TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS; INFORMATION ON RAISING AND KEEPING TROOPS; ACTUAL SERVICE, INCLUDING MAKESHIFTS AND IMPROVISED MATERIAL; AND… (236-729). 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 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

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

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this volume is “ELEY CARTRIDGES: A HISTORY OF THE SILVERSMITHS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS” by C. W. Harding and published by Quiller Press of Wykey, Shrewsbury, England in… (236-469). Learn More »

RICHARDSON’S VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1862

RICHARDSON’S VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1862

Cover on this war era almanac reads, “FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1862, BEING THE SECOND AFTER BISSEXTILE OR LEAP YEAR, THE EIGHTY-SIXTH OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, AND THE FIRST OF THE SOUTHERN… (1000-1612). Learn More »

$315.00
Originally $395.00

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1928 COPY OF “ARMY RETIREMENTS BASED ON THE ARMY REGISTER 1923”

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1928 COPY OF “ARMY RETIREMENTS BASED ON THE ARMY REGISTER 1923”

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… (128-1184). Learn More »

$62.50
Originally $125.00


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28th NEW JERSEY PAINTED REGIMENTAL EAGLE DRUM IDENTIFIED TO DRUMMER AARON BUZZEE, COMPANY K: FREDERICKSBURG AND CHANCELLORSVILLE!

This Civil War regimental eagle drum has a totally original painted designation to the 28th New Jersey and drummer Aaron Buzzee of Company K. The regiment enlisted for just nine months service in Fall 1862, but found itself in two momentous battles:… (766-1858). Learn More »

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