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THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

Dated Richmond, VA., April 30, 1864. Vol 11-No. 31. 8pp., 11.5”  x 16, four columns. Inked name on front cover right margin—“Miss Sara Hooper.”  Exhibits fold marks, light fading &… (1179-1837). Learn More »

SELECTION OF SONG SHEETS

Below is listed a selection of Civil War song sheets.  Click on the links to see photos of each. Please provide item #’s when placing your order.         ITEM#                      … (1179-). Learn More »

WASHINGTON MONUMENT MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

WASHINGTON MONUMENT MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a miniature Washington Monument showing lots of tiny flecks of… (1202-145). Learn More »

LIBERTY BELL MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

LIBERTY BELL MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

This is a miniature Liberty Bell with a label having some minor losses on the edges but clearly reading: “Made of U.S. National Greenbacks / redeemed and macerated at the U.S. / Estimated $1,000.… (1202-144). Learn More »

WASHINGTON BUST MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

WASHINGTON BUST MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a small portrait bust of Washington still showing some bits of… (1202-143). Learn More »

LINCOLN STOVEPIPE HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY BY O. DUKE

LINCOLN STOVEPIPE HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY BY O. DUKE

Souvenirs made of macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists of  Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a top hat molded with the relatively straight sides of the… (1202-140). Learn More »

 LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER

LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER

This is a miniature top hat molded from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat has a bit of a flare to it, so it may… (1202-139). Learn More »

EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL

EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL

This fantastic painting is oil on canvas and meas. approx. 35.00 x 39.00 inches framed. The subject is an unknown Union lieutenant colonel from the Philadelphia area. He wears a dark blue… (L15593). Learn More »

$2,500.00
Originally $5,000.00
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G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This is a miniature G.A.R. uniform dress hat made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat… (1202-141). Learn More »

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This miniature brimmed hat was made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat still shows some… (1202-142). Learn More »

MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT

MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT

Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular tourist souvenirs in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a small portrait bust of President Grant still showing some… (1202-136). Learn More »

SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE

SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE

A blank ink silhouette of Mr. Lincoln is framed in an oval by small ink drawn hash marks on what looks like parchment paper. The wooden black and gilt frame measures approximately 4.75 inches by 3.75… (490-6352). Learn More »

FRAMED ETCHING: “BUTLER’S VICTIMS OF FORT ST. PHILIP” BY ADELBART VOLCK- “CONFEDERATE WAR ETCHINGS”

FRAMED ETCHING: “BUTLER’S VICTIMS OF FORT ST. PHILIP” BY ADELBART VOLCK- “CONFEDERATE WAR ETCHINGS”

This is a framed etching by Adelbart Volck, from his “Confederate War Etchings,” originally published in 1863, and has a notation at bottom of the page mount: “Butler at New Orleans,” though… (490-6205). Learn More »

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER—PENCIL SKETCH CARTOON

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER—PENCIL SKETCH CARTOON

On yellowing paper, measuring 6.5” x 9.25. Mounted on heavy card, w/gilt trim, matted in black and cream, in heavy black wooden frame, ornately trimmed. W/white card backing, fastened with gray… (490-6354). Learn More »

MUSTER ROLL OF CAPTAIN SPEAR’S COMPANY, 23RD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY (3 MONTH REGIMENT)

MUSTER ROLL OF CAPTAIN SPEAR’S COMPANY, 23RD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY (3 MONTH REGIMENT)

Standard Government muster roll, 33” x 20.  Lists 64 names. Signed Captain Hiram K. Spears, June 30th 1861, Camp near Downsville, MD. Exhibits wear and chipping near extremities. Old tape repairs… (1154-32). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, MARCH 25, 1865 – TREASURY SECRETARY McCULLOUGH/ GEN. SHERIDAN

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, MARCH 25, 1865 – TREASURY SECRETARY McCULLOUGH/ GEN. SHERIDAN

Vol. IX----No. 430. 16 pp. [177-192], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait illustration of “Hon. Hugh McCullough, Secretary of the… (557-63). Learn More »

$22.50
Originally $45.00

RARE MEXICAN WAR NEWSPAPER “THE WEEKLY HERALD” FOR JULY 31, 1847

RARE MEXICAN WAR NEWSPAPER “THE WEEKLY HERALD” FOR JULY 31, 1847

Newspaper is a complete issue of the New York Weekly Herald for July 31, 1847 featuring a half page drawing of Castle Perote in Mexico. The drawing of the fort is very detailed showing all the gun… (772-37). Learn More »

$37.50
Originally $75.00

ADVERTISING CARD FOR MASSACHUSETTS BOOKSELLER WITH CARICATURE OF BENJAMIN BUTLER

ADVERTISING CARD FOR MASSACHUSETTS BOOKSELLER WITH CARICATURE OF BENJAMIN BUTLER

Card meas. 2.75 x 4.25 inches and reads “EZRA E. ADAMS, SUBSCRIPTION BOOKS, PAPERS, NOVELTIES, & C. CHARLESTOWN, MASS.” At bottom is a caricature of Ben Butler as a baby wearing a baby’s… (490-6181). Learn More »

THE CHRISTIAN BANNER - FREDERICKSBURG, VA, JULY 14, 1862

THE CHRISTIAN BANNER - FREDERICKSBURG, VA, JULY 14, 1862

Vol. 1, [Number 13]. 4 pp., 18” x 13.25, six columns. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping round the margins, and light water staining. Else VG, and entirely legible. The paper began publication in 1848… (1000-2838). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

1866 ROGERS GROUP: TAKING THE OATH AND DRAWING RATIONS

1866 ROGERS GROUP: TAKING THE OATH AND DRAWING RATIONS

John Rogers (1829-1904) produced a number of monumental sculptures on commission, but is best known for his series of some 85 “Rogers Groups.” Produced from 1859 to 1902 and supplied in plaster… (M26078). Learn More »

$750.00
Originally $975.00


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CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT

This clip-point Bowie a great example of southern improvisation- a kind of weapons-making version of folk art – not sophisticated, but with an appeal of it own.  Measuring 19.5 inches overall, the knife has a 13.25 inch blade that is 1.5 inches… (490-3265). Learn More »

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