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U.S. MILITARY TELEGRAPH - McCLELLAN AT ANTIETAM

U.S. MILITARY TELEGRAPH - McCLELLAN AT ANTIETAM

Dated “United States Miltary Telegraph / War Department / Washington, D.C. Sept 16 1862. On government letterhead, one page, 7.75” x 9.5.  Exhibits one very slight wrinkle. Else near… (1259-18). Learn More »

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CIVIL WAR PERIOD AUTOGRAPH BOOK OF OSCAR F. LANE, EASTMAN BUSINESS COLLEGE

CIVIL WAR PERIOD AUTOGRAPH BOOK OF OSCAR F. LANE, EASTMAN BUSINESS COLLEGE

Featured here is an autograph book bound in black leather with both embossed and debossed details. The front cover reads “Autographs” and is decorated with a feather pen and ink as well as… (2024-1602). Learn More »

U.S. MILITARY TELEGRAPH - GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN INTELLIGENCE REPORTS

U.S. MILITARY TELEGRAPH - GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN INTELLIGENCE REPORTS

Comprising three messages dated (1) “Near Warrenton Junction, June 14” (2) “Sandy Hook, June 21” (3) “Maryland Heights, MD, July 24, 1863”.  Addressed to AOP Commander Joseph Hooker and… (1259-78). Learn More »

FRAMED SIGNATURE & ORIGINAL ENGRAVING – MAJ. GEN. GEORGE G. MEADE

FRAMED SIGNATURE & ORIGINAL ENGRAVING – MAJ. GEN. GEORGE G. MEADE

Housed in a modern 12 ¼” x 18 ½” black frame. At bottom is a clipped signature in ink on lined paper measuring 5”x 2 ½”:  “Geo G. Meade / Maj. Genl. U.S.A.” This signature would date… (2024-1593). Learn More »

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, AUTOGRAPH & CARTE DE VISITE, ca. 1860

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, AUTOGRAPH & CARTE DE VISITE, ca. 1860

CDV backmark: D. Frederickson & Co. / New York. Subject appears bareheaded in seated studio pose, dressed in jacket & black cravat, holding hat. Exhibit clear image w/slight smudge upper right… (490-6512). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY—DECEMBER 19, 1863

HARPER’S WEEKLY—DECEMBER 19, 1863

Vol. IX.—No. 456. 16 pp. [593-608], four columns, w/numerous illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features stories of “Military Executions at Camp Chase”, and an illustration of “Champ… (L15180A6). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 23, 1865—TRIALS OF CHAMP FERGUSON & CAPT. WIRZ/ GEN. LEE AT LEXINGTON

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 23, 1865—TRIALS OF CHAMP FERGUSON & CAPT. WIRZ/ GEN. LEE AT LEXINGTON”

Vol. IX.—No. 456. 16 pp. [593-608], four columns, w/numerous illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features stories of “Military Executions at Camp Chase”, and an illustration of “Champ… (L15178F). Learn More »

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HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30, 1865—“ULYSSES THE GIANT KILLER.”

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30, 1865—“ULYSSES THE GIANT KILLER.”

Vol. IX—No. 470., 16 pp. [817-832], four columns, w/numerous illustrations, and cartoons. This final issue from 1865, the concluding year of Civil War, is loaded with religious Christmas imagery,… (L15178K). Learn More »

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HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 6, 1862 – GENERAL BANKS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 6, 1862 – GENERAL BANKS

Vol. VI—No. 310. 16 pp., [769-784], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait length illustration of Major-General Nathaniel Banks. Interior… (L15180A2). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY—[NEW YEAR’S ISSUE] JANUARY 2, 1864

HARPER’S WEEKLY—[NEW YEAR’S ISSUE] JANUARY 2, 1864

Vol. VIII—No. 366. 16 pp. [1-16], 11” x 15.5, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features “Diagram of Monitor “Weekhauken,” sunk in Charleston Harbor, December, 6,… (557-70). Learn More »

NICELY FRAMED CERTIFICATE FOR WARTIME DAMAGES WITH JOHN W. GEARY AND JOHN F. HARTRANFT SIGNATURES

NICELY FRAMED CERTIFICATE FOR WARTIME DAMAGES WITH JOHN W. GEARY AND JOHN F. HARTRANFT SIGNATURES

This is very nicely framed January 1, 1872, “Certificate of Adjudicated Claim for War Damages” signed at bottom right by Governor John W. Geary for the award of $46.80 in damages sustained by… (2024-1596). Learn More »

$150.00
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FRAMED DISPLAY OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY, INCLUDING SIGNED DOCUMENT

FRAMED DISPLAY OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY, INCLUDING SIGNED DOCUMENT

David Bell Birney (1825-1864) was a lawyer in Philadelphia when the war started. He played a key role in raising the 23rd Pennsylvania, rising from lt. colonel to colonel and recognized in their… (2024-1594). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN SOLDIER LETTER – PVT. CHARLES W. ANDREWS, 13th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED ON JULY 1, 1863

GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN SOLDIER LETTER – PVT. CHARLES W. ANDREWS, 13th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED ON JULY 1, 1863

This three page letter is written in ink and dated “Centreville Tuesday Evening June 16th 1863”, and “Vienna Va June 18th 1863” and directed to his parents. Overall very good condition and… (2024-1592). Learn More »

$450.00
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UNION ARMY—GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1—THE DISMISSAL OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

UNION ARMY—GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1—THE DISMISSAL OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

Dated “War Department, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, January 7, 1865.”  One page, 5” x 7. Exhibits slight wrinkling, w/one inch vertical tear on upper margin. Else VG. This order… (490-6670). Learn More »

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ALS  - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

ALS - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

Dated “Jany  22 1862.” Mounted on beige card, 6” x 9.5.  Addressed to “Dear Sir.” One page, in ink on lined paper, 4.5” x 6.5. Text: “My dear Sir….I think possible I may be able to… (490-6595). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY—CAPTURE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS—MAY 27, 1865

HARPER’S WEEKLY—CAPTURE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS—MAY 27, 1865

Vol. IX—No. 439. 16 pp. [321-336], 11.25” x 15.75, 4 columns, illustrations and cartoons. Featuring front cover story on the capture of Jefferson Davis, accompanied by an illustration of… (557-54). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY—COLT ARMORY FIRE--FEBRUARY 27, 1864

HARPER’S WEEKLY—COLT ARMORY FIRE--FEBRUARY 27, 1864

16 pp. [129-134], 15.5” x 11, four columns, illustrations, cartoons. Front cover features an illustration of angels surrounding a tablet scroll—“In memory of our Soldiers and Sailors who, on… (557-61). Learn More »

JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN SIGNED CHECK

JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN SIGNED CHECK

Chamberlain (1828-1914) will be familiar to even the most casual student of the Civil War for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, which earned him the Medal of Honor, and for his behavior… (2024-1595). Learn More »

“THAT DEVIL FORREST” COLD CAST BRONZE SCULPTURE BY RON TUNISON

“THAT DEVIL FORREST” COLD CAST BRONZE SCULPTURE BY RON TUNISON

Here is a mint condition sculpture featuring CS Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest on his horse King Phillip, titled “THAT DEVIL FORREST,” made by the renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. It depicts a true to… (2024-1455). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - SERGEANT WILLIAM B. HOITT, “I” CO., 19TH MASSACHUSETTS, WIA GETTYSBURG, 7/3/1863

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - SERGEANT WILLIAM B. HOITT, “I” CO., 19TH MASSACHUSETTS, WIA GETTYSBURG, 7/3/1863

Dated “Camp 19th Reg. Mass. Vols., before Yorktown, Va / Sunday April 13, 1862.”  Addressed to “Friend Harry.”3 pp., in pencil., 7.75” x 9.75. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG. Includes Siege… (467-19). Learn More »

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SCARCE NEW MODEL 1865 SHARPS STILL IN PERCUSSION NEAR FACTORY NEW

There are no appreciable differences between the NM1863 and NM1865 Sharps other than the stamped model designation by the company, and its occasional absence, which some have speculated was due to worn out or broken old dies, or was a marketing ploy… (490-2531). Learn More »

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