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RARE WARTIME CONFEDERATE SYMPATHIZER, COPPERHEAD OR SECRET SOCIETY CARD

RARE WARTIME CONFEDERATE SYMPATHIZER, COPPERHEAD OR SECRET SOCIETY CARD

Measuring 3 ½ by 2 ¼ inches, this card is a rare survivor meant to discreetly indicate southern sympathies or play upon reports of those expressions. Printed in red on white card stock in a… (1202-198). Learn More »

$225.00
ON HOLD

CO. G, 46TH US COLORED INFANTRY ORDNANCE RETURN

CO. G, 46TH US COLORED INFANTRY ORDNANCE RETURN

Dated Ordnance Office,  War Department, Washington, DC., Nov 15th, 1864. Pre-printed form, Property Returns Division.  Examination Section - Form I. B. 7. 1. 64. 50. Signed by order of  T. J.… (1251-11). Learn More »

$25.00
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1899 PENSION DOCUMENT – JOSEPH SCOTT, 75TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

1899 PENSION DOCUMENT – JOSEPH SCOTT, 75TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

3 1/2" x 8" portion of a pension document. Trimmed at top edge. Dated 1899, filled out in ink. Verifies that the soldier, Joseph Scott, was at that time a resident of Riverton, Michigan. Signed by… (1251-17). Learn More »

$15.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY - MAY 25, 1872

HARPER’S WEEKLY - MAY 25, 1872

Vol. XVI—No. 804. 24 pp. [401-424], 11” x 15.5, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front covers features an 1872 presidential election illustration by famed cartoonist Thomas Nast,… (557-40). Learn More »

$35.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY - CAPTURE OF JOHN WILKES BOOTH, MAY 13, 1865

HARPER’S WEEKLY - CAPTURE OF JOHN WILKES BOOTH, MAY 13, 1865

Vol. IX—No. 437. 16 pp. [289-304}., 11.25” x 15.75.”, four columns w/illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features story and portrait illustration of President Andrew Johnson. Interior… (557-37). Learn More »

$175.00
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HARPER’S WEEKLY - SUPPLEMENT OCTOBER 21, 1876

HARPER’S WEEKLY - SUPPLEMENT OCTOBER 21, 1876

Vol. XX—No. 1034. 20 pp. [845-864], four columns, illustration & cartoon. Front cover features dramatic Thomas Nast cartoon depicting a ravenous wolf in the sheep pen—“The Solid… (557-33). Learn More »

$35.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY—NOVEMBER 22, 1862 [McClellan Relieved of Command!]

HARPER’S WEEKLY—NOVEMBER 22, 1862 [McClellan Relieved of Command!]

Vol. VI—No. 308. 16 pp. [737-752], 15.5” x 11, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front features full page illustration of “Hon. Horatio Seymour, Governor Elect of the State of New… (557-30). Learn More »

$45.00

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE OF LT. COL. JAMES W. LOCKERT, 14TH TENNESSEE, COMMANDING REGIMENT AT GETTYSBURG- WOUNDED AND TAKEN PRISONER IN PICKETT’S CHARGE NEAR THE ANGLE!

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE OF LT. COL. JAMES W. LOCKERT, 14TH TENNESSEE, COMMANDING REGIMENT AT GETTYSBURG- WOUNDED AND TAKEN PRISONER IN PICKETT’S CHARGE NEAR THE ANGLE!

James W. Lockert led the 14th Tennessee onto the field on July 1 Gettysburg 220 strong as part of Archer’s brigade in Heth’s division. In that first day’s fighting the brigade was outflanked and… (557-260). Learn More »

$950.00
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OFFICIAL CONFEDERATE WAR DEPARTMENT PASS

OFFICIAL CONFEDERATE WAR DEPARTMENT PASS

Printed form, letterhead-“Confederate States of America, War Department / Richmond, June 23, 1863. 2 pp., printed form, 3.375 x 6.25”. Slightly faded, exhibiting fold-marks. Else VG. Text:… (1179-1760). Learn More »

$125.00

1780 REVOLUTIONARY WAR SATIRICAL “MACARONI” PRINT OF NEW MADE BRITISH OFFICERS BY MARY AND MATTHEW DARLY

1780 REVOLUTIONARY WAR SATIRICAL “MACARONI” PRINT OF NEW MADE BRITISH OFFICERS BY MARY AND MATTHEW DARLY

The Darlys were a rare husband and wife team of caricaturists and print-sellers, among their other substantial artistic endeavors and were part of the great trade in satirical prints on political and… (2024-350). Learn More »

$395.00
Originally $375.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

Vol. IX—No. 426. 16 pp. [113-128], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a story lead—“The Opening of the Spring Campaign” in the territory… (557-72). Learn More »

$45.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER [1863 MINE RUN CAMPAIGN] - CORPORAL JAMES BLAKE, 22ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LAUREL HILL, VA, 5/10/1864

UNION SOLDIER LETTER [1863 MINE RUN CAMPAIGN] - CORPORAL JAMES BLAKE, 22ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LAUREL HILL, VA, 5/10/1864

Dated “On Picket…Dec. 8, 1863.” Addressed to “Friend.” 4 pp. in pencil on lined paper, 5” x  8.  Exhibits fold-marks, chipping lower rear corner, while remaining entirely legible. James… (160-179). Learn More »

$195.00

2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”

2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”

Dated “14 Nov 1864.” Submitted and signed by Lieut. John McNulty  for supplies for the 2nd Maryland Horse Artillery.  Approved and Signed by Major General Lunsford Lomax  (“L.L. Lomax / Maj… (2024-1137). Learn More »

$550.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, APRIL 8, 1865 – SHERMAN’S MARCH THROUGH THE CAROLINAS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, APRIL 8, 1865 – SHERMAN’S MARCH THROUGH THE CAROLINAS

Front cover features a lead story titled “The Weight of the Federal Armies”, [bearing down on Richmond]. Also includes   illustrations depicting the “Raising of the stars and stripes over… (1251-47). Learn More »

$45.00
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HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 24, 1865 - GENERALS GRANT/SCOTT & SHERIDAN

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 24, 1865 - GENERALS GRANT/SCOTT & SHERIDAN

Vol. IX—No. 443. 16 pp. [385-400], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features full length sketch of “Lieutenant–General Grant Visiting General Scott… (1251-43). Learn More »

$45.00
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HARPER’S WEEKLY – MARCH 7, 1863

HARPER’S WEEKLY – MARCH 7, 1863

VOL. VII/NO. 323. 16pp. [145-160] This issue appeared during the opening phase of Joe Hooker’s tenure as Army of the Potomac cover. The cover lithograph illustrates an accompanying profile of "The… (1251-42). Learn More »

$35.00
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HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JANUARY 21, 1865 - GENERAL BUTLER’S DUTCH GAP CANAL

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JANUARY 21, 1865 - GENERAL BUTLER’S DUTCH GAP CANAL

VOL ix—NO. 421. 16 pp. [33-48], with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features full page illustration “View of General Butler’s Dutch Gap Canal Before the Explosion of… (1251-41). Learn More »

$45.00
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WWI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASS., IN HONOR OF FRANK L. HILLER

WWI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASS., IN HONOR OF FRANK L. HILLER

Dated 1918. Beige certificate measuring 14 x 11”, with colored side pillars topped by a flag-backed soldier/sailor/airman/nurse vignette. Resolution by City of Somerville in appreciation of … (1251-45). Learn More »

$20.00

FORAGE OF THE ARMY - U.S. PAYMASTER FORM, , DATED BOSTON 8/20/1818

FORAGE OF THE ARMY - U.S. PAYMASTER FORM, , DATED BOSTON 8/20/1818

Pre-printed form, 1pp., measuring 16 x 10". Text heading: " The United States in Account current with Charles B. Tallmadge, Paymaster of the United States Light Artillery, of the Army of the United… (1251-46). Learn More »

$50.00

FREE FRANKED COVER HANDWRITTEN BY BEN BUTLER

FREE FRANKED COVER HANDWRITTEN BY BEN BUTLER

Letter envelope with "free franked" postage by Butler's signature. Empty letter envelope addressed to someone in Maine. The right to send mail free of postage is commonly referred to as a "free… (490-6450). Learn More »

$50.00

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SCARCE NEW MODEL 1865 SHARPS STILL IN PERCUSSION NEAR FACTORY NEW

There are no appreciable differences between the NM1863 and NM1865 Sharps other than the stamped model designation by the company, and its occasional absence, which some have speculated was due to worn out or broken old dies, or was a marketing ploy… (490-2531). Learn More »

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