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1870 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CERTIFICATE OF CIVIL WAR NAVAL SERVICE, ISSUED TO WILLIAM J. YOUNG, U.S. NAVY

1870 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CERTIFICATE OF CIVIL WAR NAVAL SERVICE, ISSUED TO WILLIAM J. YOUNG, U.S. NAVY

Standard state certificate, measuring 19.5 x 15, mounted in an attractive contemporary, glassed walnut frame with cardboard backing. Standard decoration with wingspread eagle & flags above and… (459-348). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $145.00

1866 FRAMED LAND WARRANT FOR WAR OF 1812 VETERAN

1866 FRAMED LAND WARRANT FOR WAR OF 1812 VETERAN

This pre-printed document is filled out in period ink and was issued in 1866. The document awards land to Corporal Garret Durland for service in Captain Wood’s Company of the New York Militia. The… (172-5336). Learn More »

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 »

SPECIAL REQUISITION FORM NO. 40

SPECIAL REQUISITION FORM NO. 40

We acquired a grouping which contained original, bland Ordnance Department forms. In some cases we have single forms, and in others we have multiple copies. These are nice for the reenactor to copy… (L14789). Learn More »

BLANK CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FORM

BLANK CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FORM

We acquired a grouping which contained original, bland Ordnance Department forms. In some cases we have single forms, and in others we have multiple copies. These are nice for the reenactor to copy… (L14786). Learn More »

ANTE-BELLUM VIRGINIA LETTER

ANTE-BELLUM VIRGINIA LETTER

Dated “Soldiers Joy, Jany 16th 1847. From “Jno. J Sanders/Tye River Warehouse” to “Daniel H. Sanders, Richmond, VA.” I page, folded. Addressed, folded & sealed w/old fashioned wax (wax… (1000-1453). Learn More »

PAINTED ESCUTCHEON AND MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO MAJOR WILLIAM LAMBERT OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY & THE 27TH & 33rd NEW JERSEY

PAINTED ESCUTCHEON AND MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO MAJOR WILLIAM LAMBERT OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY & THE 27TH & 33rd NEW JERSEY

At top center is a large, full color, spread winged eagle sitting on a reddish brown fascine at the center of a sunburst and gold stars. Due to paint loss some of the stars are missing. The eagle’s… (945-353). Learn More »

1859 WEST POINT ANNUAL EXAMINATION REPORT FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

1859 WEST POINT ANNUAL EXAMINATION REPORT FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

One page pre-printed for filled out in ink. One blue paper measuring 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Dated “ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, / Washington, June 29, 1859. Document is basically a report card of sorts “At… (337-302). Learn More »

1857 WEST POINT “EXTRACT FROM THE CLASS CONDUCT REPORTS…” FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

1857 WEST POINT “EXTRACT FROM THE CLASS CONDUCT REPORTS…” FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

One page pre-printed for filled out in ink. One blue paper measuring 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Dated “ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, / Washington, October 17, 1857. Document is basically a report card of sorts… (337-301). Learn More »

1867 SIGNATURE OF HUGH MCCULLOCH - FIRST COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S THIRD SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

1867 SIGNATURE OF HUGH MCCULLOCH - FIRST COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S THIRD SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

Signature in ink, “Hugh M Cullough  / March 1867”, on 3 7/8” x 2 ½” paper; in very good condition, with one small tear at left edge. This paper is mounted on a larger section of paper… (337-307). Learn More »

1863 ALS PUBLISHER CHARLES O. PERRINE TO CONNECTICUT ADJ. GEN. JOSEPH D. WILLIAMS

1863 ALS PUBLISHER CHARLES O. PERRINE TO CONNECTICUT ADJ. GEN. JOSEPH D. WILLIAMS

1 page letter in ink, measures 8” x 9 ¾”.  Dated Indianapolis, Indiana, May 25, 1863. The Library of Congress records several maps published by Perrine during the Civil War, including… (337-305). Learn More »

1862 ALS PROFESSOR HENRY B. SMITH, UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORK

1862 ALS PROFESSOR HENRY B. SMITH, UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORK

1 page letter in ink on blue paper; measures 4 15/16” x 7 7/8”. Dated “Union Theol. Semy. / New York / June 14, 1862”. Fine condition, all text legible. Fold lines; one minor ink smear approx.… (337-304). Learn More »

SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL FOR MEMBER OF THE ANDERSON TROOP OF CAVALRY

SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL FOR MEMBER OF THE ANDERSON TROOP OF CAVALRY

Memorial is in the original frame with the original wood backing. The top of the memorial is decorated with a spread-winged eagle with thirteen stars above it perched on crossed US flags. Beneath this… (945-333). Learn More »

$500.00
ON HOLD

1885 REPRINT OF VICKSBURG NEWSPAPER ON WALLPAPER

1885 REPRINT OF VICKSBURG NEWSPAPER ON WALLPAPER

This is an 1885 copy of the Vicksburg newspaper originally called “THE DAILY CITIZEN.” The original single page newspaper was printed on a piece of colorful wallpaper. Offered here is a copy,… (526-74). Learn More »

FRAMED PROMOTION SERGEANT’S WARRANT FOR ST. THOMAS J. MCCALL OF CO.  H, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

FRAMED PROMOTION SERGEANT’S WARRANT FOR ST. THOMAS J. MCCALL OF CO. H, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

Dated March 16, 1865. Signed by their Colonel and Brevet Brig. General William J. Palmer (founder of Colorado Springs, CO). McCall served from 8/22/62 as a Private until his promotion to Corporal on… (945-296). Learn More »

$250.00
ON HOLD

ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, VA - DECEMBER 31, 1862

ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, VA - DECEMBER 31, 1862

Volume LXIII/ Number 320. Four pages, 12.25 x 9”, three columns. Exhibits chipping and some paper loss at the extremities, particularly to the second page, which has an approx. 2” x 2” piece… (959-13). Learn More »

1923 COLOR DRAWING OF THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD FROM THE TOWER IN ZEIGLER’S GROVE

1923 COLOR DRAWING OF THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD FROM THE TOWER IN ZEIGLER’S GROVE

Framed the item meas. approx. 15.50 x 14.00 inches. This hand-drawn image shows the Codori farm in the right middle distance with the Emmitsburg Road running along the right edge. The view is looking… (945-05). Learn More »

AUTOGRAPH OF ADMIRAL SILAS STRINGHAM

AUTOGRAPH OF ADMIRAL SILAS STRINGHAM

Signature in ink reads, “OCTO. 20/51, S.H. STRINGHAM, CAPTAIN, U.S.N.”. Entirely legible, on clipped paper that measures 3 5/8” x ¾”. Paper has brown spotting at top left. Signature remains… (913-77). Learn More »

FRAMED C. J. PUGLIESE CHRISTMAS CARD

FRAMED C. J. PUGLIESE CHRISTMAS CARD

This original card by well -known military artist C.J. Pugliese features an image of a Confederate infantryman playing the banjo. He is wearing a kepi and red scarf. Image is clear with good contrast.… (933-09). Learn More »

LETTER WITH SIGNATURE OF ALEXANDER MARTIN SULLIVAN, 1878

LETTER WITH SIGNATURE OF ALEXANDER MARTIN SULLIVAN, 1878

Letter reads,“13, May 1878, Dear Sir, By a curious blunder, I have in complying with your request, written 13th of April instead of 13th of March-  on the enclosed. Yours faithfully, A.M. Sullivan,… (L12058). Learn More »


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RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET

This is an excavated example of a Confederate-made musket socket bayonet.  Measuring 21” overall with a 2.75” socket.  This was made for an early .69 caliber musket with a bayonet lug mounted on the bottom of the barrel; as the bridge is on the… (2022-459). Learn More »

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