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ADVERTISING CIRCULAR FOR ENGRAVING OF SENATE IMPEACHMENT VOTE FOR PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON

ADVERTISING CIRCULAR FOR ENGRAVING OF SENATE IMPEACHMENT VOTE FOR PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON

Measures 6 ¾” x 7 ¾.  Small sheet advertising the availability of “Large Copies of the Engraving printed on heavy plate paper size 18 x 24 inches” from the Boston Chromo Company, 12 West… (337-225). Learn More »

$130.00
Originally $175.00
SOLD

MEMPHIS APPEAL NEWSPAPER - JUNE 10, 1863

MEMPHIS APPEAL NEWSPAPER - JUNE 10, 1863

One page, double-sided newspaper measuring 20 x 24”, mounted on heavy card paper against a medium gray matte, in shrink wrap. This legendary Memphis newspaper was moved out of  town just prior to… (12-652). Learn More »

$95.00
Originally $125.00

BOOKLET, “A VISIT TO THE OLD NORTH CHURCH, BOSTON, MASS”

BOOKLET, “A VISIT TO THE OLD NORTH CHURCH, BOSTON, MASS”

This is a softcover booklet titled, "A Visit To The Old North Church - Boston, Massachusetts". This book is from 1893 and there are 20 pages. This book is in overall fair to good condition. The… (236-793). Learn More »

TWO BOSTON NEWSPAPERS, 1813 & 1815

TWO BOSTON NEWSPAPERS, 1813 & 1815

Offered here from the collection of author/publisher Dean Thomas are two War of 1812-era newspapers. First is The Weekly Messenger dated Boston, August 6, 1813. The first story being “Historical… (236-1273). Learn More »

$15.00
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LOT OF 19 ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS, 17TH & 18TH CENTURY

LOT OF 19 ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS, 17TH & 18TH CENTURY

From the collection of author/publisher Dean Thomas. Listed in date order: The Observer, number 173, dated July 18, 1682. One sheet, front and back, trimmed on gutter side. The Observer, number 265,… (236-1272). Learn More »

$60.00
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LOT OF 5 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN PAPERS DATED 1861, 62, 63

LOT OF 5 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN PAPERS DATED 1861, 62, 63

From the reference collection of author/publisher Dean Thomas. These were weekly journals relating to scientific, mechanical, chemical, and manufacturing topics. Vol. VII, No. 25, dated December 20,… (236-1271). Learn More »

$50.00
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COMMISSION OF THOMAS W. CARTWRIGHT – CAPTAIN, 5th NEW YORK (ZOUAVES), DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT GAINES MILL

COMMISSION OF THOMAS W. CARTWRIGHT – CAPTAIN, 5th NEW YORK (ZOUAVES), DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT GAINES MILL

Thomas Cartwright began his volunteer career as a private in May of 1861, and climbed to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant by November and 1st Lieutenant by February of 1862.  June proved to be a fateful… (149-52). Learn More »

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 98—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / RE: RESTORATION OF COLORS / 7TH VERMONT

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 98—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / RE: RESTORATION OF COLORS / 7TH VERMONT

Dated “November 20, 1862.” One page, 5” x 8. Fine condition. Text: “The commanding General, upon finding of the Board of Inquiry upon the conduct of the 7th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, at the… (490-6640). Learn More »

GENERAL ORDER NO. 90—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / RE: RECIPROCITY w/ CONFEDERATES

GENERAL ORDER NO. 90—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / RE: RECIPROCITY w/ CONFEDERATES

Dated “New Orleans, November 6, 1862.” One page, 5” x 8. Exhibits small stain near right margin. Else VG. This order cites an order from Confederate General Lovell, and its acceptance by Gen.… (490-6637). Learn More »

LINCOLN CARTOON—“PUNCH. OR THE LONDON CHIVARI.”

LINCOLN CARTOON—“PUNCH. OR THE LONDON CHIVARI.”

Dated May 24, 1862. One page, 8” x 10, in black and white. Very good plus. Subtitled “The New Orleans Plum,” this cartoon depicts Lincoln seated on a stool holding up a plum. Rhyming caption:… (490-6599). Learn More »

$20.00
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF LADY ON IVORY

MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF LADY ON IVORY

Oval, gold colored decorative frame houses a beautiful painted portrait on ivory of a lady from ages past. Glass covers the portrait. Measures approx. 1 ½” x 1 ¼”.  [sl]… (2022-294). Learn More »

$95.00
Originally $225.00
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MOTHER & CHILD MINIATURE PAINTING – SIGNED BY ARTIST

MOTHER & CHILD MINIATURE PAINTING – SIGNED BY ARTIST

This beautiful hand painted image shows a mother holding her blue-eyed child close to her. Between them is a bouquet of roses, symbolizing innocence and purity. Artist’s signature is at the lower… (2022-293). Learn More »

$95.00
Originally $175.00
SOLD

UNION SOLDIER LETTER--BVT. MAJOR JOHN R. CRAIG, US VOLUNTEERS QUARTERMASTER DEPT.

UNION SOLDIER LETTER--BVT. MAJOR JOHN R. CRAIG, US VOLUNTEERS QUARTERMASTER DEPT.

Dated "Camp Stoneman /Washington, DC. /July 12, 1865. Addressed to "Bob". 4 pp. in ink on line paper, "5 x 8.  Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. John R. Craig was commissioned as Captain into the US… (2022-34). Learn More »

$65.00
Originally $95.00

PAIR OF FRAMED 1865 DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAMUEL P. LEWIS, 37TH VIRGINIA MILITIA

PAIR OF FRAMED 1865 DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAMUEL P. LEWIS, 37TH VIRGINIA MILITIA

Pair of handwritten documents housed in a modern, 14” x 27” frame.  Accompanied in frame by typewritten transcription of each. The first document is dated “Headquarters U.S. Forces /… (2022-399). Learn More »

$795.00
Originally $975.00
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HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JANUARY 14, 1865 - SHERMAN/SAVANNAH/FT. McALLISTER

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JANUARY 14, 1865 - SHERMAN/SAVANNAH/FT. McALLISTER

Vol. IX—No. 420. 16 pp. [17-32], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover feature two illustrations—[1]“Ordnance Stores Captured With Fort… (1309-490). Learn More »

RARE ALEXANDER GARDNER AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED

RARE ALEXANDER GARDNER AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED

Dated Washington, DC 15th April, 1878. Pre-printed letter-head: "The / Washington Beneficial Endowment Association / of the District of Columbia…". One page letter written in ink on lined paper… (337-181). Learn More »

$1,875.00
Originally $2,500.00

VICKSBURG DAILY CITIZEN, ON WALLPAPER "THE GRANT EDITION", 1885

VICKSBURG DAILY CITIZEN, ON WALLPAPER "THE GRANT EDITION", 1885

Measuring 19 x12", "this paper is a reproduction of 'The Vicksburg Daily Citizen,' as found by union soldier when Grant captured the City. Agents wanted to sell it. Price 5 cents. The Usual Discount… (337-178A). Learn More »

$185.00
Originally $250.00
ON HOLD

GENERAL ORDER NO 79—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / RE: PRISONER CARTEL

GENERAL ORDER NO 79—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / RE: PRISONER CARTEL

Dated “New Orleans, October 4, 1862.” One page, 5” x 8. Exhibits small smudge lower left corner. Text: In accordance with the terms of the cartel recently negotiated between Major General… (490-6638). Learn More »

GENERAL ORDER NO. 74—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER /DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / CONCERNING CIVILIAN COMPLAINTS

GENERAL ORDER NO. 74—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER /DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / CONCERNING CIVILIAN COMPLAINTS

Dated “New Orleans, September 19, 1862. One page, 5” x 8. Fine condition. In this order Gen. Butler addresses the practice of Federal confiscation of civilian property for private use. Text: “It… (490-6636). Learn More »

$20.00
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GENERAL ORDER NO. 45, McCALL’S 3RD PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS DIVISION

GENERAL ORDER NO. 45, McCALL’S 3RD PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS DIVISION

Dated “Headquarters 3rd Brig. McCalls Div / Camper near Cottell’s Station, April 19/63.”  2 pp. in ink on lined paper. Signed by  “H.J. riddle / Ast. Adjt Gen.” This general order was… (2021-1114). Learn More »


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