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BOOK – THE MILITARY HISTORY OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE FROM 1839 TO 1865

BOOK – THE MILITARY HISTORY OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE FROM 1839 TO 1865

By Jennings C. Wise, 1915. Hard cover with gold foil imprint on cover and spine, dust jacket. 6.25” x 9.25”, 576 pages, tip-out map, index. A narrative detailing the history of the Institute.… (1266-1048). Learn More »

BOOK – THE BATTLE FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY OF TENNESSEE

BOOK – THE BATTLE FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY OF TENNESSEE

By Howard Madaus & Robert Needham, published by the Milwaukee Public Museum in 1976. Soft cover, perfect bound, 152 pages, 8.5” x 11”. Heavily illustrated with line drawings of which some are… (1266-1055). Learn More »

SLICE OF CONFEDERATE FLAG POLE FROM RICHMOND

SLICE OF CONFEDERATE FLAG POLE FROM RICHMOND

Here is a 3/8” thick slice of wood that measures 4 ¼” in diameter. Glued to one side is the remains of an old, printed label: “Richmond, Va., May 20, 1890. I, C.L. Parker, hereby cer[tify] that… (1030-324). Learn More »

$625.00
Originally $780.00

BOOK – THE PIRATE SEMMES: CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY RESEARCH GUIDE – BIOGRAPHY, CHRONOLOGY, IMPRINTS, SOURCES, VESSELS BY THOMAS MOEBS

BOOK – THE PIRATE SEMMES: CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY RESEARCH GUIDE – BIOGRAPHY, CHRONOLOGY, IMPRINTS, SOURCES, VESSELS BY THOMAS MOEBS

Moebs Publishing, 1991, limited edition of 500 copies. Cloth cover with foil imprint on cover and spine with dust jacket, 8.5” x 11”, 578 pages, blue and white illustrated endpapers of naval… (1266-1090). Learn More »

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL

WARTIME STONEWALL JACKSON MEDAL IN SILVERED WHITE METAL

These wartime medals were made in France and brought in through the blockade. According to the best modern study, by Pete Bertram in Confederate Numismatica, they show up in white metal, bronze,… (1266-376). Learn More »

$500.00
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ODYSSEY IN GRAY: A DIARY OF CONFEDERATE SERVICE 1863-1865

ODYSSEY IN GRAY: A DIARY OF CONFEDERATE SERVICE 1863-1865

This is the diary of Douglas French Forrest, Assistant Paymaster on the C.S.S. Rappahannock and edited by William N. Still Jr. Published in 1979 by the Virginia State Library. Cloth hardcover with… (1266-1096). Learn More »

BOOK – BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES MARINE CORPS

BOOK – BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES MARINE CORPS

Softcover book by Ralph Donnelly. Book is 8.5” x 11”, 68 pages, in good condition with only light wear, signed by author. The biographical sketches collected here tell the stories of the 58… (1266-1092). Learn More »

A RARE SURVIVOR: EARLY-WAR CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH P53 ARTILLERY CARBINE #1500 WITH A TENNESSEE PROVENANCE

A RARE SURVIVOR: EARLY-WAR CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH P53 ARTILLERY CARBINE #1500 WITH A TENNESSEE PROVENANCE

British artillery carbines were used by both Confederate cavalry and infantry: in October 1862 Jeb Stuart wanted to exchange rifles carried by some his troopers for “Enfield carbines (artillery) in… (846-571). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

This is an excavated example of a Confederate-made musket socket bayonet.  Measuring approximately 21” overall with a 2 ¾” socket.  This was made for an early .69 caliber musket with a bayonet… (1000-1374). Learn More »

$715.00
Originally $895.00

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE—JAN. 29, 1863

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE—JAN. 29, 1863

Vol. XX—No. 5/ Whole No. 1585. 2 pp., 18 x 25”, six columns. Exhibits fold-marks, light yellowing and slight chipping of right margin. Else VG & entirely legible. The Richmond Christian… (1000-914). Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

[RICHMOND] DAILY DISPATCH—OCTOBER 4, 1861

[RICHMOND] DAILY DISPATCH—OCTOBER 4, 1861

Vol. XX--No. 79. 4 pp., 17 x 23”, seven columns. Scattered patch of light foxing in upper right hand corner. Else VG plus. October 1861 was a period of lull in the Confederate capitol. During this… (1000-2563). Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

THE [RICHMOND] SENTINEL—FEBRUARY 25, 1864

THE [RICHMOND] SENTINEL—FEBRUARY 25, 1864

2 pp., 24 x 18.5”, seven columns. Exhibits light chipping round the margins, lightly faded. Else VG & entirely legible. The Sentinel was one of a half dozen war-time Richmond paper, most which… (1000-2559). Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - FIRST LIEUT. WILLIAM C. CARRINGTON, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - FIRST LIEUT. WILLIAM C. CARRINGTON, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Cover envelope addressed to [Hospital Steward] Alonzo Brock Esq/ Genl Hospital Camp Winder/Care of/ Dr. J Chambliss/ 2nd Division”—postmarked “Howardsville VA/ Sept 13th”. Dated… (1000-1451). Learn More »

$360.00
Originally $450.00

SOUTHERN MAIL ENVELOPE WITH CONFEDERATE POSTAGE

SOUTHERN MAIL ENVELOPE WITH CONFEDERATE POSTAGE

This is the envelope only (no letter) with Confederate postage. One dark blue, 10 cent, Jeff Davis postage stamp is attached at the upper right corner. The stamp is un-cancelled.  Envelope is nicely… (1000-1415). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG

FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG

This map was part of the wartime collection of John Towers, Colonel of the 8th Georgia Infantry and comes to us in a good condition given its age and use.  This high-quality map is a Lloyd’s… (846-561). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE GENERAL LAWRENCE M. KEITT: PHYSICAL ASSAULTS IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE; MORTALLY WOUNDED BEULAH CHURCH (COLD HARBOR) 1864

CONFEDERATE GENERAL LAWRENCE M. KEITT: PHYSICAL ASSAULTS IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE; MORTALLY WOUNDED BEULAH CHURCH (COLD HARBOR) 1864

A period CDV size albumen image, 2” by 3-1/8” mounted on a thin card or page 5-1/2” by 8-1/2.” The photo is of a retouched image of Keitt in civilian clothes altered to create a… (1266-247). Learn More »

CABINET CARD IMAGE OF MAJOR THEOPHILUS HOLMES

CABINET CARD IMAGE OF MAJOR THEOPHILUS HOLMES

This is a 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph of Holmes in his Federal Major’s uniform. In this chest-up view, he is wearing a double-breasted officer’s frock with Major’s shoulder straps.… (1189-132). Learn More »

UNMOUNTED OVAL SALT PRINT: LAWYER, FOREIGN MINISTER, US AND CS CONGRESSMAN, CONFEDERATE GENERAL AND NEW YORK SUPREME COURT JUSTICE  ROGER A. PRYOR

UNMOUNTED OVAL SALT PRINT: LAWYER, FOREIGN MINISTER, US AND CS CONGRESSMAN, CONFEDERATE GENERAL AND NEW YORK SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ROGER A. PRYOR

A nice, clear 5-1/4” by 7-1/2” oval salt print photo hinged at the top rear to a white cardstock backing 8-1/2” by 10-3/4.” Pryor is shown in formal civilian attire, long hair combed to the… (1266-238). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE MILITARY TEXT - <i>THE TROOPERS MANUAL: OR, TACTICS FOR LIGHT DRAGOONS AND MOUNTED RIFLEMEN</i>

CONFEDERATE MILITARY TEXT - THE TROOPERS MANUAL: OR, TACTICS FOR LIGHT DRAGOONS AND MOUNTED RIFLEMEN

By Col. J. Lucius Davis. Published by A. Morris, Richmond, VA, 1862. 284 pp., plus 19 pages of bugle calls. Beige card boards, with cloth spine, 6 x 4”, and paper spine label, largely intact. … (337-297). Learn More »

$715.00
Originally $950.00

ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, PASSED IN 1861-62, INCLUDES THE CONFEDERATE CONSTITUTION - PRINTED IN RICHMOND – 1862, ID’D TO WILLIAM W. OLD, C.S. STAFF OFFICER

ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, PASSED IN 1861-62, INCLUDES THE CONFEDERATE CONSTITUTION - PRINTED IN RICHMOND – 1862, ID’D TO WILLIAM W. OLD, C.S. STAFF OFFICER

Marbled boards cover this war-era volume that was printed in Richmond by William F. Ritchie in 1862. Book contains four components. First section of book is titled, “PUBLIC OR GENERAL ACTS” and… (337-294). Learn More »

$565.00
Originally $750.00

OVAL ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF A CONFEDERATE MAJOR

OVAL ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF A CONFEDERATE MAJOR

The image measures 5-1/4” by 7-1/4” and is mounted on a card 9-3/4” by 11-1/2” The image is very good, sepia toned, with good detail and contrast, showing just some white spotting at upper… (1266-233). Learn More »

WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!  1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF PVT. AURELIUS JAMES DULA, 22ND NORTH CAROLINA

WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG! 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF PVT. AURELIUS JAMES DULA, 22ND NORTH CAROLINA

Sixth plate hand-gilt ambrotype. Leatherette case. Anonymous artist. North Carolina. Private Aurelius James “A.J.” Dula (1843 - 1913), a member of Company A (the "Caldwell Rough and Ready… (846-577). Learn More »

WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD

WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD

This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a… (526-68). Learn More »

$4,750.00
Originally $6,500.00

ANTEBELLUM ALS BY VMI PROFFESOR AND CS LT. COL. JAMES WOODS MASSIE – 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY; SERVED WITH STONEWALL JACKSON EARLY IN THE CIVIL WAR

ANTEBELLUM ALS BY VMI PROFFESOR AND CS LT. COL. JAMES WOODS MASSIE – 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY; SERVED WITH STONEWALL JACKSON EARLY IN THE CIVIL WAR

Two page letter (one sheet, front & back) on blue paper, written in ink. Dated Lexington (VA), April 4, 1853. Written by Massie to fellow VMI graduate Gen. Douglas B. Layne.  Overall very good… (846-556). Learn More »

TREDEGAR IRON WORKS! J. R. ANDERSON ISSUED CONFEDERATE $1,000 SAVINGS BOND

TREDEGAR IRON WORKS! J. R. ANDERSON ISSUED CONFEDERATE $1,000 SAVINGS BOND

This is a neat bond with a very cool connection. This is a very nice authentic Confederate States of America $1,000.00 savings bond certificate. It was authorized to be printed by the Act of… (846-558). Learn More »

$695.00
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CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD

This foot artillery sword, or heavy artillery sword, was made by W. J. McElroy in Macon, Georgia. Even though no maker marked examples of this exact type have come to light, both E. J. Johnston and W.… (2025-42). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

This piece closely matches examples of Confederate canteens from each theater of the Civil War. Simple in material and construction, the body of this tin canteen is comprised of two slightly concaved… (2024-2106). Learn More »

WELL USED UNTOUCHED 1862 DATED M1861 SPRINGFIELD WITH CONFEDERATE C&R INITIALS AND SOLDIER’S NAME ON STOCK

WELL USED UNTOUCHED 1862 DATED M1861 SPRINGFIELD WITH CONFEDERATE C&R INITIALS AND SOLDIER’S NAME ON STOCK

This is an untouched M1861 Springfield Rifle Musket in well-used condition bearing both the “A” and “Q” stamps associated with arms passing through the Confederate Ordnance cleaning and repair… (490-7186). Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”

CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”

This is a post-Civil War photograph of DuBose in civilian clothes. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the man facing right. The plain mount features… (1266-818). Learn More »

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 5/8” x 1 1/4” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440). Learn More »

THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY

THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY

This group consists of three original photographs of William Miller Owen who served in the Washington Artillery of New Orleans during the Civil War as Adjutant, Major and Lt. Colonel, later commanded… (1266-815). Learn More »

RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9

RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9

This regulation, smooth-sided canteen came from the York Springs G.A.R. post, is pretty clearly an early battlefield pick-up, and may well have a Gettysburg origin. It is untagged, however, with the… (2023-2674). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Philip M. Arnold was born in King George, Virginia in 1837.  According to records, he enlisted as a Second Lieutenant on February 10, 1862 and mustered into Company C of the 15th Virginia Battalion… (1266-1009). Learn More »

ALBUMEN IMAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER

ALBUMEN IMAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER

This is a well-tinted image of a Southern officer posed in his uniform. This oval image measures 6.5” x 8.75”. He is standing with cap in hand. He wears a double-breasted jacket with gallons on… (1266-811). Learn More »

STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

This belt plate was manufactured by Emerson Gaylord shortly before the Civil War when some of Baltimore’s uniformed militia companies made a purchase of sword belts carrying these plates. Emerson… (1259-07). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE BROADSIDE: FEBRUARY 28, 1865 - THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA NEEDS ANIMALS!

CONFEDERATE BROADSIDE: FEBRUARY 28, 1865 - THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA NEEDS ANIMALS!

An original broadside from the Confederate Office of Field Transportation in Charlottesville notifying residents of Augusta and Albemarle counties of an impressment to supply the Army of Northern… (1266-200). Learn More »

GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE FEAMSTER FAMILY – 14TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE FEAMSTER FAMILY – 14TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Offered on our website as item #2020-414 was a photograph and some documents related to Samuel W. N. Feamster of the 14th Virginia Cavalry. This lot of documents pertain to his son, Claude Newman… (2020-413). Learn More »

$50.00
Originally $80.00

VERY NICE “TEXAS” REUNION BADGE

VERY NICE “TEXAS” REUNION BADGE

This brass badge with enamel fill. Upper portion is a 2” x 1” rectangle with hinged pin on back. Front is white enamel background with blue enamel “TEXAS”. Lower portion is a star suspended by… (1179-2129). Learn More »

FRAMED VIEWS OF LIBBY PRISON AND CASTLE THUNDER, RICHMOND, VA

FRAMED VIEWS OF LIBBY PRISON AND CASTLE THUNDER, RICHMOND, VA

This framed and matted collection of photos appears to be a page from an old album as the images are hand ruled and labeled with black ink on a single base sheet. The modern gold-tone frame measures… (1266-196). Learn More »

FRAMED ALBUMEN OF LIBBY PRISON

FRAMED ALBUMEN OF LIBBY PRISON

This is a framed and matted large albumen print of Libby Prison in Richmond, Va. The modern gold-tone frame measures 15.5” x 14.5” and has a few small scuffs. The large photo measures 10.75” x… (1266-192). Learn More »

U.C.V. 24th REUNION MEDAL – JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 1914

U.C.V. 24th REUNION MEDAL – JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 1914

This is a two-piece medal from the May 1914 reunion in Jacksonville. The top portion has spring pin on back, with front featuring two draped Confederate flags under “JACKSONVILLE, FLA” and a… (2024-1910). Learn More »

$225.00
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FRAMED VIEWS OF RICHMOND, VA

FRAMED VIEWS OF RICHMOND, VA

This framed and matted collection of photos appears to be a page from an old album as the images are hand ruled and labeled with black ink on a single base sheet. The modern gold-tone frame measures… (1266-195). Learn More »

U.C.V. REUNION RIBBON -- PARIS, TEXAS, 1888

U.C.V. REUNION RIBBON -- PARIS, TEXAS, 1888

This is a fine, orange ribbon with “Confederate Veteran / PARIS, TEXAS, 1888” printed on it. Ribbon is suspended from a brass frame with spring pin on reverse. Frame is designed to hold a paper… (1179-2139). Learn More »

CDV OF FAMOUS CONFEDERATE SPY BELLE BOYD

CDV OF FAMOUS CONFEDERATE SPY BELLE BOYD

Image is a full standing view of Boyd wearing a dark felt dress with a white lace collar and white open sleeves. She is posed in front of a high-backed chair and looking over her right shoulder in the… (1189-103). Learn More »

$400.00
Originally $500.00

USED HANDSEWN CONFEDERATE WARTIME MANUFACTURE HOLSTER

USED HANDSEWN CONFEDERATE WARTIME MANUFACTURE HOLSTER

This holster features hallmarks of Confederate wartime manufacture, including a press brass button closure, hand stitched seams, hand stitched closure flap, and hand stitched belt loop attachment. The… (1202-190). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE

Photo of Fitzhugh Lee in Confederate uniform. Waist up view of him with his fine, long beard. Image remains clear with lighter contrast around edges. Lightly written on bottom of mount is “Gen.… (172-6045). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPT “C” COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPT “C” COAT BUTTON

This is a non-dug manuscript “C” cavalry button as used by the Confederacy.  Coat size. Face is bright with beautiful details. The back displays the maker’s backmark, “Halfmann & Taylor .… (844-43). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY COAT BUTTON, CS101A

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY COAT BUTTON, CS101A

Stippled Roman “A”. BM: H T & B MANCHESTER.  [ss] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (844-36). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ENGINEER'S COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE ENGINEER'S COAT BUTTON

Stippled “E”.  CS153A.  BM: H T & B / MANCHESTER.   [ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH… (844-40). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAP BOX OF DOUGLAS HAMILTON KNOX CO. B VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE BATTALION OF INFANTRY: SERVICE AT RICHMOND/PETERSBURG 1864

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAP BOX OF DOUGLAS HAMILTON KNOX CO. B VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE BATTALION OF INFANTRY: SERVICE AT RICHMOND/PETERSBURG 1864

This identified Confederate cap box comes from collection of Civil War relics and family mementos retained by the Knox family of Fredericksburg, VA., and is one of several items labelled by the family… (1246-07). Learn More »


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A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot made item but may actually have been homemade as… (1268-037). Learn More »

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