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THREE ANTEBELLUM LOUISIANA ALS - U.S. SENATORS JOHN SLIDELL & PIERRE SOULE

THREE ANTEBELLUM LOUISIANA ALS - U.S. SENATORS JOHN SLIDELL & PIERRE SOULE

This item consists of three letters, on two pages—in ink on light blue paper, 8” x 10. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. One page, dated “Nouvelle Orleans 5 March 1848” features two notes. The… (490-6563). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

Dated “Chaffin’s Farm / Oct. 16, 1862.” Addressed to “Friend Sylvester.” 4 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibit fold-marks, else VG and entirely legible. Frank W. Davis enlisted and… (1179-1706). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL CLARK SWETT EDWARDS

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL CLARK SWETT EDWARDS

Written by Edwards while serving as  Captain  of Co. “I”, 5th Maine Infantry. Dated “Thursday May 8, 1862 ,Brickhill Point near West Point VA.” Four page fragment of a letter detailing 5th… (467-20). Learn More »

1861 RECRUITING BROADSIDE FOR THE 24th REGIMENT: WAR!!

1861 RECRUITING BROADSIDE FOR THE 24th REGIMENT: WAR!!

This hand-done recruiting broadside captures the immediacy of the moment. The town and particular regiment seeking recruits are not named, but it was clearly a small town to rely on a broadside made… (1263-96). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - SERGEANT WILLIAM H. BAKER, 100TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, WITH COVER ADDRESSED TO CAPT. ANDERSON GRIFFIN ERIE CO, NY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - SERGEANT WILLIAM H. BAKER, 100TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, WITH COVER ADDRESSED TO CAPT. ANDERSON GRIFFIN ERIE CO, NY

Dated “Camp of the 100th Regt. Seven Miles from Richmond, Sunday afternoon, May 26th, 1862.” Addressed to “Capt. Deacon Griffin, Capt. of Griffins Mill Home Guards, Dear Friend.” 4pp. on… (467-21). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE APPOMATTOX PAROLE PASS!! - DATED APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE, APRIL 10, 1865, FOR EDWIN H. CAMPBELL, 2ND VIRGINIA INFANTRY; SIGNED BY JOSEPH J. JENKINS, 2ND VIRGINIA INFANTRY

CONFEDERATE APPOMATTOX PAROLE PASS!! - DATED APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE, APRIL 10, 1865, FOR EDWIN H. CAMPBELL, 2ND VIRGINIA INFANTRY; SIGNED BY JOSEPH J. JENKINS, 2ND VIRGINIA INFANTRY

2pp. in ink on lined light blue paper. Exhibits fold-marks, and 4” split along horizontal fold-line. Extremely fragile, while remaining intact. Ink faded but entirely legible. Text: “Appomattox… (801-113). Learn More »

SMALL LINCOLN MOURNING BROADSIDE – THE NATION IS WEEPING

SMALL LINCOLN MOURNING BROADSIDE – THE NATION IS WEEPING

Measuring 5” x 8”, this small broadside features a depiction of Lincoln’s funeral procession as it made its way through New York City. Below are the words to the song “The Nation is Weeping”… (1179-1761). Learn More »

$95.00
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LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

This is a letter written in ink by an aide or secretary and then signed by Banks. Letter is clean with completely readable handwriting. Framed with cdv engraving of Banks in uniform. Letter is 7.75”… (1179-1391). Learn More »

FRAMED PLAN OF WASHINGTON ARSENAL

FRAMED PLAN OF WASHINGTON ARSENAL

This is an original engraving which details the layout of the Washington Arsenal. This measures 9” x 11.5” and is in a modern brass toned frame. It appears that it was a fold-out taken from a… (236-1012). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE BROADSIDE: FEBRUARY 28, 1865 - THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA NEEDS ANIMALS!

CONFEDERATE BROADSIDE: FEBRUARY 28, 1865 - THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA NEEDS ANIMALS!

An original broadside from the Confederate Office of Field Transportation in Charlottesville notifying residents of Augusta and Albemarle counties of an impressment to supply the Army of Northern… (1266-200). Learn More »

A CIVIL WAR VETERAN TURNS BAD- 1866 REWARD POSTER FOR TWO LAWBREAKERS AND JAILBREAKERS

A CIVIL WAR VETERAN TURNS BAD- 1866 REWARD POSTER FOR TWO LAWBREAKERS AND JAILBREAKERS

An April 21, 1866, dated reward poster advertising $300 for return of two ne’er-do-wells who broke out of the Schenectady County Jail in New York while awaiting trial for burglary. This comes with… (1266-353). Learn More »

U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION—“PROTECTION FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SEAMAN.”—PRIVATE SAMUEL L. SHERMAN, 124TH  NEW YORK INFANTRY; MORTALLY WOUNDED SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE, VA, 5/12/1864

U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION—“PROTECTION FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SEAMAN.”—PRIVATE SAMUEL L. SHERMAN, 124TH NEW YORK INFANTRY; MORTALLY WOUNDED SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE, VA, 5/12/1864

Dated “Central Agency, 244 F Street / Washington, DC., July 16th 1864.”  Pre-printed form. One page. Exhibits slight soiling, else VG & entirely legible. Text: “Sir: The information is… (1179-1729). Learn More »

$100.00
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FRANK LESLIE’S ILLUSTRATED—AUGUST 30, 1862

FRANK LESLIE’S ILLUSTRATED—AUGUST 30, 1862

No. 361-Vo. 364.  16 pp., [353-368], three columns, plus illustrations & cartoons. Exhibits slight stain the length of left front margin, rear page detached. Else VG and entirely legible. Front… (1251-52). Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY— THE MARYLAND INVASION—SEPTEMBER 27, 1862

HARPER’S WEEKLY— THE MARYLAND INVASION—SEPTEMBER 27, 1862

Vol VI—No. 300. [609-624] 16 pp., 16 x 11”, numerous illustrations, cartoons. Semi-fragile, exhibits light chipping at the extremities. Else VG. Front cover features double illustrations of the… (2023-2729). Learn More »

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN MOURNING COVER / ENVELOPE

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN MOURNING COVER / ENVELOPE

Unused postal envelope produced by “J. Magee, 316 Chestnut St., Phila” as printed on the reverse.  Measures 5 ½” x 3”.  Printed on the front at top in black lettering is, “We Mourn a… (1179-1759). Learn More »

$60.00
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THE KANAWHA VALLEY CAMPAIGN OF 1862!

THE KANAWHA VALLEY CAMPAIGN OF 1862!

The Kanawha Valley Campaign of 1862 was a Confederate effort to regain control of western Virginia region and its resources, primarily its salt mines, but also Union supply depots and possibly gain… (1266-199). Learn More »

1993 LEGENDS MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE ENTITLED “SPIRIT OF WOLF” BY ARTIST KITTY CANTRELL

1993 LEGENDS MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE ENTITLED “SPIRIT OF WOLF” BY ARTIST KITTY CANTRELL

Legends "Spirit of the Wolf" sculpture by artist Kitty Cantrell. Sculpture was crafted in 1993 and is numbered 1233 out of 2,500.  Stands 5 1/4" tall including green marble base. Award-winning artist… (2023-12). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $440.00

1993 LEGENDS MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE ENTITLED “RENEWAL” BY ARTIST KITTY CANTRELL

1993 LEGENDS MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE ENTITLED “RENEWAL” BY ARTIST KITTY CANTRELL

Legends "Renewal" sculpture by artist Kitty Cantrell. Limited Edition 85 out of 500.  Stands 5 1/4" tall including green marble base. This stunning piece is made from a combination of Bronze, Fine… (2023-11). Learn More »

$800.00
Originally $1,200.00

“STATE OF CONNECTICUT PAY-TABLE OFFICE” VOUCHER—SIGNED BY OLIVER WOLCOTT JR

“STATE OF CONNECTICUT PAY-TABLE OFFICE” VOUCHER—SIGNED BY OLIVER WOLCOTT JR

Dated June 3rd, 1782.  Pre-printed form, 4.75”X 6. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG. Text: “Pay-Table office, June 3, 1782. Sir, Pay Somers Silertmen Seventy Four Pounds Seventeen Shillings out of… (1179-1734). Learn More »

FRANK LESLIE’S ILLUSTRATED—JOHN WILKES BOOTH / LINCOLN FUNERAL--MAY 13, 1865

FRANK LESLIE’S ILLUSTRATED—JOHN WILKES BOOTH / LINCOLN FUNERAL--MAY 13, 1865

No. 502 Vol. XX. 16 pp. [113-128], 11.25” x 15.5, four columns, illustrations, cartoon. Front cover includes “End of the War” story along with two dramatic illustrations treating the capture… (2022-2097). Learn More »

$75.00
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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE NAPOLEONIC CAVALRY STANDARD EAGLE

This solid cast bronze Saxonian eagle was unearthed decades ago in Russia at the notorious Berezina River crossing. "On the 19th October, 1812, Napoleon's Grande Armée left Moscow and began its miserable retreat. A month later, on 25 November, 1812,… (88-222). Learn More »

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