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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 »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, AUGUST 6, 1864 - ATLANTA CAMPAIGN/SIEGE OF PETERSBURG

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, AUGUST 6, 1864 - ATLANTA CAMPAIGN/SIEGE OF PETERSBURG

Vol. VIII—No. 397. 16 pp. [497-512], with four columns, numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a poignant poem, and an illustration of “The Mower in… (557-69). Learn More »

$45.00
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“ADVANCE THE STANDARD” BY RON TUNISON

“ADVANCE THE STANDARD” BY RON TUNISON

Available is a cold cast bronze sculpture titled "Advance the Colors Standard" by Ron Tunison, dated 1990. Numbered 212 of 350. It is on a hardwood base with a gold title plate. It stands… (2023-2755). Learn More »

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

Dated Richmond, VA., April 30, 1864. Vol 11-No. 31. 8pp., 11.5”  x 16, four columns. Inked name on front cover right margin—“Miss Sara Hooper.”  Exhibits fold marks, light fading &… (1179-1837). Learn More »

SELECTION OF SONG SHEETS

Below is listed a selection of Civil War song sheets.  Click on the links to see photos of each. Please provide item #’s when placing your order.         ITEM#                      … (1179-). Learn More »

WASHINGTON MONUMENT MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

WASHINGTON MONUMENT MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a miniature Washington Monument showing lots of tiny flecks of… (1202-145). Learn More »

LIBERTY BELL MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

LIBERTY BELL MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

This is a miniature Liberty Bell with a label having some minor losses on the edges but clearly reading: “Made of U.S. National Greenbacks / redeemed and macerated at the U.S. / Estimated $1,000.… (1202-144). Learn More »

WASHINGTON BUST MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

WASHINGTON BUST MADE OF MACERATED GREENBACKS

Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a small portrait bust of Washington still showing some bits of… (1202-143). Learn More »

LINCOLN STOVEPIPE HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY BY O. DUKE

LINCOLN STOVEPIPE HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY BY O. DUKE

Souvenirs made of macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists of  Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a top hat molded with the relatively straight sides of the… (1202-140). Learn More »

 LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER

LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER

This is a miniature top hat molded from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat has a bit of a flare to it, so it may… (1202-139). Learn More »

EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL

EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL

This fantastic painting is oil on canvas and meas. approx. 35.00 x 39.00 inches framed. The subject is an unknown Union lieutenant colonel from the Philadelphia area. He wears a dark blue… (L15593). Learn More »

$2,500.00
Originally $5,000.00

G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This is a miniature G.A.R. uniform dress hat made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat… (1202-141). Learn More »

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This miniature brimmed hat was made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat still shows some… (1202-142). Learn More »

MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT

MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT

Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular tourist souvenirs in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a small portrait bust of President Grant still showing some… (1202-136). Learn More »

SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE

SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE

A blank ink silhouette of Mr. Lincoln is framed in an oval by small ink drawn hash marks on what looks like parchment paper. The wooden black and gilt frame measures approximately 4.75 inches by 3.75… (490-6352). Learn More »

FRAMED ETCHING: “BUTLER’S VICTIMS OF FORT ST. PHILIP” BY ADELBART VOLCK- “CONFEDERATE WAR ETCHINGS”

FRAMED ETCHING: “BUTLER’S VICTIMS OF FORT ST. PHILIP” BY ADELBART VOLCK- “CONFEDERATE WAR ETCHINGS”

This is a framed etching by Adelbart Volck, from his “Confederate War Etchings,” originally published in 1863, and has a notation at bottom of the page mount: “Butler at New Orleans,” though… (490-6205). Learn More »

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER—PENCIL SKETCH CARTOON

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER—PENCIL SKETCH CARTOON

On yellowing paper, measuring 6.5” x 9.25. Mounted on heavy card, w/gilt trim, matted in black and cream, in heavy black wooden frame, ornately trimmed. W/white card backing, fastened with gray… (490-6354). Learn More »

GRANT LEAVES THE WILDERNESS MAY 7, 1864, BY FREDERICK RAY

GRANT LEAVES THE WILDERNESS MAY 7, 1864, BY FREDERICK RAY

Artist Frederick Ray (1920-2001) is perhaps best known for his popular comic book art that included subjects like Superman and Batman, but he had a strong interest in historical subjects, both… (141-185). Learn More »

PENNSYLVANIA CAPTAIN’S COMMISSION FOR ELI DAUGHTERY - CO. K, 210TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

PENNSYLVANIA CAPTAIN’S COMMISSION FOR ELI DAUGHTERY - CO. K, 210TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

Dated Harrisburg, PA, 7 November 1864. Pre-printed state commission document, 16” x 13, w/ state seal, signed by Eli Slifer, Secretary of the Commonwealth.  Double matted in gray & black,… (2024-221). Learn More »

MUSTER ROLL OF CAPTAIN SPEAR’S COMPANY, 23RD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY (3 MONTH REGIMENT)

MUSTER ROLL OF CAPTAIN SPEAR’S COMPANY, 23RD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY (3 MONTH REGIMENT)

Standard Government muster roll, 33” x 20.  Lists 64 names. Signed Captain Hiram K. Spears, June 30th 1861, Camp near Downsville, MD. Exhibits wear and chipping near extremities. Old tape repairs… (1154-32). Learn More »


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