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AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE (CUT)— CYRUS W. FIELD

AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE (CUT)— CYRUS W. FIELD

In ink, mounted on white card, 5 x 2.75”. Exhibits one tiny chip along upper margin. Else VG, and crisply legible. Inscription signature (neatly clipped from letter): “Very Truly your friend/… (215-231). Learn More »

$240.00
Originally $300.00

CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON PAINTING BY FAMED SUPERMAN / BATMAN ARTIST FRED RAY

CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON PAINTING BY FAMED SUPERMAN / BATMAN ARTIST FRED RAY

This acrylic-on-artist-board work was the cover art for the January 1966 issue of Civil War Times Illustrated. A copy of the cover is included with the art. Fred Ray is best known for his work on the… (141-173). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,000.00

US NAVY RECEIPT – MEXICAN WAR

US NAVY RECEIPT – MEXICAN WAR

Measures 6.5” x 2.25. pre-printed “United States Navy Yard, New-York”. Received from Samuel P. Todd, Purser of the U. States Navy. Dated May 1, 1848, for $73.97.  Signed by George McGee.  … (1030-437). Learn More »

$35.00
Originally $45.00

EXCELLENT LARGE, ORIGINAL FRAMED OIL PAINTING OF 20TH MAINE’S JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN BY MICHAEL GNATEK

EXCELLENT LARGE, ORIGINAL FRAMED OIL PAINTING OF 20TH MAINE’S JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN BY MICHAEL GNATEK

This is an original oil on canvas portrait of Major General Joshua L. Chamberlain of the 20th Maine Infantry done by the late Michael Gnatek. Mr. Gnatek received his art training at Yale University… (10-1968). Learn More »

$9,500.00
Originally $12,500.00

TWO PEN AND INK DRAWINGS BY ALFRED WAUD / HORATIO WAIT OF BLOCKADING SCENES OFF MOBILE 1863

TWO PEN AND INK DRAWINGS BY ALFRED WAUD / HORATIO WAIT OF BLOCKADING SCENES OFF MOBILE 1863

Working as a special artist for Harpers Weekly from late 1861 through 1865, Alfred R. Waud (1828-1891) is one of the best-known Civil War artists. In postwar years he was connected with Century… (557-12). Learn More »

CUSTER MASSACRE: PRESIDENT GRANT’S REPORT TO SENATE - 44th CONGRESS /1ST SESSION / EX. DOC. No. 81

CUSTER MASSACRE: PRESIDENT GRANT’S REPORT TO SENATE - 44th CONGRESS /1ST SESSION / EX. DOC. No. 81

Dated 8 July 1876. Government Printing Office. 6 pp., 6.75” x 9. Exhibits slight chipping on right margin. Else VG. In this message the Grant Administration [in response to considerable public… (2022-717). Learn More »

JEFFERSON DAVIS SIGNED ENDORSEMENT ON LETTER WRITTEN BY SECRETARY OF WAR JAMES A. SEDDON

JEFFERSON DAVIS SIGNED ENDORSEMENT ON LETTER WRITTEN BY SECRETARY OF WAR JAMES A. SEDDON

Dated “Confederate States of America / War Department / Richmond, Va. Sept. 17 1863.” (Written on Confederate Department of War letterhead). Two pp. in ink, 8.375” x 7.75”, consisting of… (534-33). Learn More »

$2,950.00
Originally $3,495.00
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RARE IDENTIFIED 65th NY SERGEANT’S JACKET, WITH MANSCRIPT MATERIAL: 1st U.S. CHASSEURS

RARE IDENTIFIED 65th NY SERGEANT’S JACKET, WITH MANSCRIPT MATERIAL: 1st U.S. CHASSEURS

This is an extremely rare, early-war uniform jacket, with related material, belonging to a sergeant of the 65th New York, who enlisted at the beginning of the war as the regiment’s commissary… (1179-233). Learn More »

THE SIXTH CORPS NEWSPAPER – MAY 3, 1865

THE SIXTH CORPS NEWSPAPER – MAY 3, 1865

This Union occupation newsletter was published by the 6th U.S. Army Corps, on the press of the Danville Register. Volume 1, number 6.  Dated “Danville, VA., May 3, 1865.” 2 pp., 18.25 x 12.5,… (766-1804). Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $150.00

THE SIXTH CORPS NEWSPAPER – MAY 4, 1865

THE SIXTH CORPS NEWSPAPER – MAY 4, 1865

This Union occupation newsletter was published by the 6th U.S. Army Corps, on the press of the Danville Register. Vol. 1, No. 7. Dated “Danville, VA, May 4, 1865. 2 pp., 18.25” x 12.5, five… (766-1805). Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $150.00

THE SIXTH CORPS NEWSPAPER – MAY 8, 1865

THE SIXTH CORPS NEWSPAPER – MAY 8, 1865

Volume 1, no. 10. Dated “Danville, VA, May 8, 1865.” 2 pp., 18.25” x 12.5, five columns. Exhibits fold-marks, minor foxing & minor spots, slight chipping at the extremities. Else good… (766-1806). Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $150.00

GENERAL LLOYD TILGHMAN, CSA, PRE-CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED

GENERAL LLOYD TILGHMAN, CSA, PRE-CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED

From Lloyd Tilghman to R. P. Rowley. Dated “Steamer Irene/31 July” [1858]. 2 pp., in pencil, on light blue lined paper. Exhibits light yellowed fading along fold-marks, as well as interior… (766-36). Learn More »

$950.00
Originally $1,400.00

LYMAN TRUMBULL SIGNATURE

LYMAN TRUMBULL SIGNATURE

This small card measures one and one eighths inches by approximately two and a half inches. It is signed in period ink by Senator Lyman Trumbull of Illinois; it reads “Lyman Trumbull, Chicago,… (297-18). Learn More »

THE DEATH OF JOHN REYNOLDS - SIGNED UNTITLED ORIGINAL “GOAUCHE” PAINTING BY JOHN R. CHAPIN

THE DEATH OF JOHN REYNOLDS - SIGNED UNTITLED ORIGINAL “GOAUCHE” PAINTING BY JOHN R. CHAPIN

In handsome modern brown frame, 16.75” x 12. Original painting, 9.625” x 6, matted in gray, w/paper backing and hang-wire. Depicts John Reynold falling from his horse after having been hit by a… (557-11). Learn More »

VIVID EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG – LT. HENRY J. WALTZ, 93RD PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

VIVID EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG – LT. HENRY J. WALTZ, 93RD PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

An eyewitness account of the Battle of Gettysburg written by Lt. Henry J. Waltz, Quartermaster, Co. I, 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. The ledger measures 12” x 7 ½”; covers are rough, some… (1194-04). Learn More »

FRAMED BRIGADIER GENERAL HENRY J. HUNT, USA WARTIME ALS

FRAMED BRIGADIER GENERAL HENRY J. HUNT, USA WARTIME ALS

Framed in handsome brown wood, 19.5 x 18, w/ gray card backing and hand-wire. The ALS is in ink, dated “Artillery H Q / July 26, 1864.” measures 3.375” x 7.75--the Hunt photo print, 5.75´x… (557-170). Learn More »

OIL PORTRAIT OF A UNION COLONEL

OIL PORTRAIT OF A UNION COLONEL

This is a nice oil portrait signed and dated 1907 by the artist. The subject is a full colonel, shown from the mid-chest up, wearing a Civil War era regulation field officer’s double breasted frock… (2022-1086). Learn More »

BRASS ARCHITECTURAL PLAQUE OF A MOUNTED CIVIL WAR OFFICER OR CAVALRYMAN

BRASS ARCHITECTURAL PLAQUE OF A MOUNTED CIVIL WAR OFFICER OR CAVALRYMAN

Hollow brass decorative plaque of a mounted McClellan looking officer or cavalry trooper. The item meas. approx. 9.50 inches wide by 9.50 inches tall. The rider wears a frock coat and knee-high boots… (160-37). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BOUNTY SUBSCRIPTION SHEETS FROM WEST HEMPFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL WAR BOUNTY SUBSCRIPTION SHEETS FROM WEST HEMPFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA

Two lined sheets, approximately 7.5” x 12”. Folds, with some stains and wear; bottom corner missing on one sheet. Top of each page has title in ink, “We the undersigned agree to pay twenty… (337-159). Learn More »

JULY 1864 UNION SOLDIER LETTER—BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

JULY 1864 UNION SOLDIER LETTER—BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

The letter below is one of a series of 27 letters written by Colonel Dyer to his wife Lydia between August 31, 1862 and August 11, 1865. A resident of Skowegan, ME, 42 year-old Captain Isaac Dyer was… (1097-201). Learn More »


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REGIMENTAL COLOR OF THE 197TH PENNSYLVANIA - “THIRD COAL EXCHANGE REGIMENT” - LIKELY BY EVANS AND HASSALL, PHILADELPHIA

This regimental color is pictured in Volume 2, p.496, of Advance the Colors where it is noted as the only extant flag of the 197th Pennsylvania, one of six Pennsylvania infantry regiments, numbered 192 to 197, raised to help repel the Confederate… (1179-025). Learn More »

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