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SIR DAVID DUNDAS BY ROBERT DIGHTON APRIL 1810

SIR DAVID DUNDAS BY ROBERT DIGHTON APRIL 1810

This is an elegant portrait of the British “commander in chief of the forces” from 1809 to 1811 in bicorne hat and blue trimmed red officer’s coat with epaulets, sash, sword at his left side and… (1133-09). Learn More »

UNION PATRIOTIC COVER OF BALTIMORE HOSPITAL

UNION PATRIOTIC COVER OF BALTIMORE HOSPITAL

Unused letter cover, or envelope. Color tinted engraving of “U.S.A. Genl. Hospital, Patterson Park, Balto. No. 3.” Image fills whole cover. Color remains vibrant. Cover is in very good… (2021-129A). Learn More »

 BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG

BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG

Carroll was a fighting general who acquired several nicknames from his red hair along with three wounds and a number of promotions and brevets for his service on the battlefield. He received several… (2020-894). Learn More »

U.S QUARTERMASTER DOCUMENT—"STORES,ETC.”; 29TH & 75TH MASSACHUSETTS

U.S QUARTERMASTER DOCUMENT—"STORES,ETC.”; 29TH & 75TH MASSACHUSETTS

Dated “Long Island, Boston Harbor /December 31, 1863. 2 pp. in ink on pre-printed form, 8” x 10.125”.  Lists quantity of “Boards, Joists, nails, &  Lbs. of Straw turned over to Lieut.… (1041-152). Learn More »

EDWIN FORBES PRINT IN ORIGINAL PERIOD FRAME

EDWIN FORBES PRINT IN ORIGINAL PERIOD FRAME

This print is titled “A WATCHED POT NEVER BOILS.” The subject of the print is a young, sleeping, Black boy wearing a forage cap, sack coat and trousers laying on a blanket on the ground. In front… (1100-117). Learn More »

RICHMOND WHIG NEWSPAPER, DATED APRIL 20, 1865 – LINCOLN ASSASSINATION

RICHMOND WHIG NEWSPAPER, DATED APRIL 20, 1865 – LINCOLN ASSASSINATION

Vol. 1—no. 15. 8 pp., 4 columns. Exhibits fold-marks, and small center fold-line chip; lightly soiled and yellowed, but entirely legible; completely intact but semi- fragile, and should be handled… (801-71). Learn More »

$716.00
Originally $895.00

DR. I. NEWTON'S BITTERS LABEL

DR. I. NEWTON'S BITTERS LABEL

Nice, original label for Dr. I. Newton's Bitters calls it, "A Pleasant Cordial Stomach Bitter", helpful for, "bilious affections, dyspepsia, histeria, nervous disorders, worms, diarrhoea, disorders… (L15631). Learn More »

LS, MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS, U.S.A.

LS, MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS, U.S.A.

Dated “Headquarters, Department of the gulf/ New Orleans, Feb. 4, 1864. From Gen. Banks to “Col. Isaac Dyer/ 15th Maine Volunteers.” 1 page, in ink, on lined Department letterhead, 7.75 x… (1097-171). Learn More »

ORIGINAL 1864 TRAVELLER’S POCKET MAP OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

ORIGINAL 1864 TRAVELLER’S POCKET MAP OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Titled, “Map of the City of Washington: Established as the Permanent Seat of Government of the United States of America 1864,” this foldout map of Washington, D.C. features street names and block… (1097-98). Learn More »

COLORFUL CITY OF BOSTON DONATION RECEIPT, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR OF "THE BARCLAYS OF BOSTON"

COLORFUL CITY OF BOSTON DONATION RECEIPT, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR OF "THE BARCLAYS OF BOSTON"

Very decorative preprinted receipt from the city of Boston given to a Samuel William Trench for a donation “FOR THE SOLDIERS WHO LEAVE BOSTON UNDER THE REQUISITION OF THE PRESEIDENT OF THE UNITED… (L15630). Learn More »

FRONTIER SCOUT - FORT RICE, D.T. [DAKOTA TERRITORY], OCTOBER 12, 1865 - PUBLISHED FOR “GALVANIZED YANKEES” OF THE 1ST U.S.V REGT.

FRONTIER SCOUT - FORT RICE, D.T. [DAKOTA TERRITORY], OCTOBER 12, 1865 - PUBLISHED FOR “GALVANIZED YANKEES” OF THE 1ST U.S.V REGT.

Vol. 1—15. Editor, Capt. E.G. Adams, Publisher Lieut. C.H. Champney. 4 pp., 12.5 x 8,” 3 columns. Exhibits fold-marks, w/yellowing along fold-lines, and two slight inward tears along right… (1097-216). Learn More »

FRONTIER SCOUT—FORT RICE, D.T. [DAKOTA TERRITORY], AUGUST 24, 1865— PUBLISHED FOR GALVANIZED YANKEES OF THE 1ST U.S.V. REGT.

FRONTIER SCOUT—FORT RICE, D.T. [DAKOTA TERRITORY], AUGUST 24, 1865— PUBLISHED FOR GALVANIZED YANKEES OF THE 1ST U.S.V. REGT.

Vol. 1—No. 11. Editor, Capt. E.G. Adams, publisher Lieut. C.H. Champney.  4 pp., 12.5 x 8”, 3 columns. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG plus. This extremely scarce Civil War/Frontier army newspaper… (1097-215). Learn More »

BROADSIDE – GENERAL ORDER NO. 2, SALE OF ‘INTOXICATING LIQUORS’

BROADSIDE – GENERAL ORDER NO. 2, SALE OF ‘INTOXICATING LIQUORS’

Headquarters Department of Washington, Office Provost Marshal General, Defences North of Potomac, Washington, D.C. May 29, 1865. All barrooms and places where intoxicating liquors are sold within the… (1041-59). Learn More »

BROADSIDE – GENERAL ORDER NO. 1, SALE OF ‘INTOXICATING LIQUORS’

BROADSIDE – GENERAL ORDER NO. 1, SALE OF ‘INTOXICATING LIQUORS’

Headquarters Department of Washington, Office Provost Marshal General, Defences North of Potomac, Washington, D.C. May 27, 1865. Orders all barrooms and places where intoxicating liquors are sold to… (1041-62). Learn More »

BROADSIDE – GENERAL ORDER NO. 1, SALE OF ‘INTOXICATING LIQUORS’

BROADSIDE – GENERAL ORDER NO. 1, SALE OF ‘INTOXICATING LIQUORS’

Headquarters Department of Washington, Office Provost Marshal General, Defences North of Potomac, Washington, D.C. May 27, 1865. Orders all barrooms and places where intoxicating liquors are sold to… (1041-61). Learn More »

1904 ATLAS OF THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM

1904 ATLAS OF THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM

This set of 14 maps comes in a hardcover folder that meas. approx. 14.25 x 17.50 inches. The exterior of the folder has a marbled decoration while the inside has the following: ATLAS OF THE… (10-1952). Learn More »

$3,000.00
Originally $3,500.00

EXCELLENT IDENTIFIED GROUPING BELONGING TO CAPTAIN JOHN BOOTH, 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

EXCELLENT IDENTIFIED GROUPING BELONGING TO CAPTAIN JOHN BOOTH, 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

Excellent officer’s grouping of Captain John Booth, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) and his wife Sarah Booth.  This grouping consists of framed pictures, personal effects and military… (M26290). Learn More »

STATE OF MARYLAND FEDERAL DISCHARGE / BOUNTY CERTIFICATE - SERGEANT DALLAS M. LEE, CO. D, 2ND REGIMENT MARYLAND VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

STATE OF MARYLAND FEDERAL DISCHARGE / BOUNTY CERTIFICATE - SERGEANT DALLAS M. LEE, CO. D, 2ND REGIMENT MARYLAND VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

This group includes the following papers pertaining to the discharge and bounty payment due to Dallas M. Lee: [1] “To all Whom it May Concern” copy of  Lee’s discharge from “United States… (L13568). Learn More »

$165.00
Originally $200.00

LOUISVILLE  DAILY COURIER - SEPTEMBER 4, 1861 MORNING EDITION

LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER - SEPTEMBER 4, 1861 MORNING EDITION

VOL.33/ NO. 56. 4pp., 7 columns, measuring 23 x 16”.  Exhibits light soiling w/chipped upper left corners. Else VG & entirely legible. This paper was published a month after the Confederate… (L13703). Learn More »

$55.00
Originally $75.00

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


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VERY RARE 1834 ENGINEER AND MEDICAL STAFF SWORD BY HENRY BOKER, BELONGING TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN HENDRICKSON, WHO LOST A LEG AT FREDERICKSBURG, 83rd NEW YORK VOLS (9th NYSM) AND 13th V.R.C.

New patterns of swords for the U.S. army were developed from 1832 to 1834. This elegant smallsword pattern (variously called by collectors the 1832 or 1834 pattern) was designated for officers of Engineers and Medical Staff (and Pay Department as… (870-325). Learn More »

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