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CIVIL WAR STATEMENT OF VOLUNTEER — HENRY McCOY, 1ST NEW YORK CAVALRY, IRISH-BORN SEAMAN, MARCH 1864

CIVIL WAR STATEMENT OF VOLUNTEER — HENRY McCOY, 1ST NEW YORK CAVALRY, IRISH-BORN SEAMAN, MARCH 1864

DESCRIPTION: Partly-printed "Statement of Volunteer" enlistment document, completed in manuscript for Henry McCoy, who enlisted as a new recruit on March 9, 1864, and was mustered into the 1st New… (1179-1751). Learn More »

1873 ALS – HUMORIST BENJAMIN P. SHILLABER, FIRST EDITOR TO MARK TWAIN, CREATOR OF “MRS. PARTINGTON”

1873 ALS – HUMORIST BENJAMIN P. SHILLABER, FIRST EDITOR TO MARK TWAIN, CREATOR OF “MRS. PARTINGTON”

A characteristically witty one-line autograph letter signed "B. P. Shillaber," penned at Chelsea, Massachusetts, March 22, 1873, and addressed to the autograph collector William R. Pratt, Esq. The… (L12056). Learn More »

1866 GUN DEALERS DOCUMENTS

1866 GUN DEALERS DOCUMENTS

This group of shipping receipts and letters pertain to buying, selling, and shipping muskets. Letters are dated April 5, July 9, July 14, July 16, and July 30, 1866. Receipts are dated April 9, April… (1309-414). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE IMPRINT OF THE HARDEE BILL – DECEMBER 22, 1863

CONFEDERATE IMPRINT OF THE HARDEE BILL – DECEMBER 22, 1863

Offered is this rare Confederate imprint with Archival stamp, dated December 22, 1863.  The document certifies by the Confederate Congress the copyright for the publication of “Hardee’s Rifle and… (2026-505). Learn More »

GENERAL “JEB” STUART BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL “JEB” STUART BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General James Ewell Brown Stuart by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1992, the sculpture stands over 8” tall, and measures 3” x 2 ¾” at the… (2026-1823). Learn More »

WATERCOLOR AFTER GIBSON'S ICONIC PHOTOGRAPH OF BATTERY A, 2ND U.S. ARTILLERY, FAIR OAKS, JUNE 1862 — EX-RON TUNISON COLLECTION

WATERCOLOR AFTER GIBSON'S ICONIC PHOTOGRAPH OF BATTERY A, 2ND U.S. ARTILLERY, FAIR OAKS, JUNE 1862 — EX-RON TUNISON COLLECTION

An original watercolor, signed "P. B. Rockwell" in pencil at the lower margin, faithfully rendering one of the most recognizable photographic images of the Civil War: James F. Gibson's June 1862 view… (1100-429). Learn More »

1877 DATED GEN. JAMES SHIELDS ALS – MEXICAN WAR HERO; SERVED AS US SENATOR FROM THREE SEPARATE STATES; ONCE CHALLENGED ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO A DUEL

1877 DATED GEN. JAMES SHIELDS ALS – MEXICAN WAR HERO; SERVED AS US SENATOR FROM THREE SEPARATE STATES; ONCE CHALLENGED ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO A DUEL

Autograph Letter Signed, two pages in ink on a folded sheet of blue-lined letter paper, each page approximately 8 x 5 inches. Written from St. Mary's Church, Norfolk Street, Cambridgeport,… (L12060). Learn More »

CS CAVALRYMAN’S LETTER WRITTEN ONE DAY AFTER THE COLD HARBOR ASSAULT

CS CAVALRYMAN’S LETTER WRITTEN ONE DAY AFTER THE COLD HARBOR ASSAULT

A superb content soldier's autograph letter signed, written in pencil and headed "Near Bottoms Bridge June 4th 1864," by Confederate cavalryman John M. Tucker to his father. Penned a single day after… (2026-1451). Learn More »

$275.00
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FRAMED LEAF FROM THE LONDON CHRONICLE FOR 1780 — LOYALIST "AMERICAN NEWS" REPORT FROM THE BRITISH GARRISON AT FORT GEORGE, PENOBSCOT (CASTINE), MAINE

FRAMED LEAF FROM THE LONDON CHRONICLE FOR 1780 — LOYALIST "AMERICAN NEWS" REPORT FROM THE BRITISH GARRISON AT FORT GEORGE, PENOBSCOT (CASTINE), MAINE

An original printed leaf from The London Chronicle for 1780, the issue for December 23–26, 1780, the recto numbered page 605. The three-column page carries, in its right-hand column, a section of… (236-1235). Learn More »

1892 ROCKBRIDGE COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY FITZHUGH LEE

1892 ROCKBRIDGE COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY FITZHUGH LEE

An attractive blue engraved stock certificate of the Rockbridge Company of Glasgow, Virginia, boldly signed as president by Fitzhugh Lee (1835–1905) — Confederate cavalry general, nephew of Robert… (1324-12). Learn More »

EDMUND KIRBY SMITH (1824–1893) SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1892

EDMUND KIRBY SMITH (1824–1893) SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1892

One of the full generals of the Confederacy, he saw the most continuous service of any officer in the war. Severely wounded at First Bull Run, he later fought under Bragg at Perryville before… (1324-04). Learn More »

JAMES L. KEMPER SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1886

JAMES L. KEMPER SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1886

Autograph bank check accomplished and boldly signed by James Lawson Kemper (1823–1895), Confederate major general and 37th Governor of Virginia. Drawn on The State Bank of Virginia, Richmond, check… (1324-03). Learn More »

MINNEAPOLIS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS L. ROSSER (1890)

MINNEAPOLIS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS L. ROSSER (1890)

A handsome engraved capital stock certificate of the Minneapolis Improvement Company, dated October 1890 and boldly signed in ink as President by Thomas Lafayette "Tex" Rosser (1836–1910) — one of… (1324-11). Learn More »

$250.00
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NEAR-MINT 1865 COMMISSION – COL. HAMILTON B. DOX – 12th ILLINOIS CAVALRY

NEAR-MINT 1865 COMMISSION – COL. HAMILTON B. DOX – 12th ILLINOIS CAVALRY

This commission document is in virtually perfect condition for its age, and finely fleshed out by the Adjutant General and Governor Richard Oglesby.  No tears or stains are observed, and all text is… (1179-1900). Learn More »

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER'S POWER OF ATTORNEY — CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, FEBRUARY 1793

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER'S POWER OF ATTORNEY — CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, FEBRUARY 1793

A well-preserved manuscript power of attorney executed by Jonathan Greene (also spelled Green), soldier, of the town of Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, appointing John Bryant of Newmarket,… (1309-868). Learn More »

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 1, 1788

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 1, 1788

Offered is a July 1, 1788 edition of the Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. The four-page newspaper is on yellowed paper with black ink. The newspaper has several creases and the edges are… (1179-1841). Learn More »

$165.00
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ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JAN. 29, 1788

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JAN. 29, 1788

Offered is a January 29, 1788 edition of the Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. The four-page newspaper is on yellowed paper with black ink. The newspaper has several creases and the edges are… (1179-1840). Learn More »

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 10, 1788

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 10, 1788

Offered is a July 10, 1788 edition of the Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. The four-page newspaper is on yellowed paper with black ink. The newspaper has several creases and the edges are… (1179-1839). Learn More »

OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY…JUNE, 1849

OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY…JUNE, 1849

Printed by W. L Burroughs, New York [1849]. 19 pp., in beige stitched wraps, 4.25” x 6.25. Very slight chipping at the extremities, else VG plus.. Order of merit--#1 in their respective… (1189-94). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $160.00

1876 AUTOGRAPH – CS MAJOR GENERAL LAFAYETTE MCLAWS

1876 AUTOGRAPH – CS MAJOR GENERAL LAFAYETTE MCLAWS

A post-war autograph of Confederate Major General Lafayette McLaws (1821–1897), whose division saw hard service at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville and anchored Longstreet's assault on… (1324-08). Learn More »


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