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ELABORATE PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN AUGUSTUS HOELZLE OF BATTERY K ARTILLERY OF THE 1ST DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

ELABORATE PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN AUGUSTUS HOELZLE OF BATTERY K ARTILLERY OF THE 1ST DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

This sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. The pattern is pictured in their 1864 catalogue in figures 13 and 16. Rather than have a standard blade, the lightly curved… (870-447). Learn More »

$7,125.00
Originally $9,500.00

AUGUST KOLLNER ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR SKETCH OF A HORSE - 'MILITARY CAMP'

AUGUST KOLLNER ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR SKETCH OF A HORSE - 'MILITARY CAMP'

Pencil and watercolor sketch on paper. 7" x 4.5", mounted on paper to an overall size of 10.25" x 8.75". Unsigned. "Pottsville, Pa / Sept. 1863" lower left corner. Margin note reads "Sketched by /… (557-03). Learn More »

$500.00
Originally $750.00

SOLDIER DIARY - CORPORAL WILLIAM WINTLE, CO. “A”, 22ND INDIANA INFANTRY; ATLANTA - CAROLINAS CAMPAIGN CONTENT

SOLDIER DIARY - CORPORAL WILLIAM WINTLE, CO. “A”, 22ND INDIANA INFANTRY; ATLANTA - CAROLINAS CAMPAIGN CONTENT

Daily entries from August 8, 1864, through regimental mustering out, July 21, 1864. Front eps owner inscription, in pencil: “William Wintle / Comp. A 22nd Regt. Ind. V. Volunteers/ Sept. 14th,… (778-86). Learn More »

$1,575.00
Originally $2,250.00

NAMED US CIVIL WAR 1862 FIELD ARTILLERY MANUAL

NAMED US CIVIL WAR 1862 FIELD ARTILLERY MANUAL

The tile of this volume is “INSTRUCTION FOR FIELD ARTILLERY: PREPARED BY A BOARD OF OFFICERS.” The manual was written in 1859 by then Brevet Major William H. French, Captain William F. Barry and… (2023-1265). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR IDENTITY DISC BELONGING TO 59TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER WHO DIED OF DISEASE

US CIVIL WAR IDENTITY DISC BELONGING TO 59TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER WHO DIED OF DISEASE

The face of this white metal disc has a bust of George Washington surrounded by his name and “BORN FEBRUARY 22, 1732.” Reverse is stamped “BENJ CHAMBERLAIN, CO. G, 59TH MASS. REGT, MIDDLEBURY,… (490-5237). Learn More »

WAIST-UP VIEW OF VIRGINIA WARTIME GOVERNOR JOHN LETCHER

WAIST-UP VIEW OF VIRGINIA WARTIME GOVERNOR JOHN LETCHER

CDV is of Letcher wearing a dark suit jacket with a black vest with white dots, white shirt and dark bowtie. With his glasses and stern expression he looks more like a schoolmaster than a… (1139-416). Learn More »

WARTIME VIEW OF USS KEARSARGE ACTING MASTERS MATE CHARLES H. DANFORTH – PRESENT FOR THE FIGHT WITH THE CSS ALABAMA – IMAGE TAKEN IN CHERBOURG

WARTIME VIEW OF USS KEARSARGE ACTING MASTERS MATE CHARLES H. DANFORTH – PRESENT FOR THE FIGHT WITH THE CSS ALABAMA – IMAGE TAKEN IN CHERBOURG

Image is a waist-up view of Danforth in uniform leaning against a podium and holding his cap with rain cover in his hand. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and… (1139-200D). Learn More »

WARTIME VIEW OF USS KEARSARGE ACTING MASTERS MATE CHARLES H. DANFORTH – PRESENT FOR THE FIGHT WITH THE CSS ALABAMA – IMAGE TAKEN IN CHERBOURG

WARTIME VIEW OF USS KEARSARGE ACTING MASTERS MATE CHARLES H. DANFORTH – PRESENT FOR THE FIGHT WITH THE CSS ALABAMA – IMAGE TAKEN IN CHERBOURG

Image shows Danforth in uniform striking a Napoleonic pose with one had thrust in his double-breasted frock coat. Clarity is good but the contrast is a bit on the light side. Mount and paper are… (1139-200C). Learn More »

TINTYPE OF 10TH VIRGINIA MAJOR KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE WITH SEVEN IMAGES OF FAMILY MEMBERS

TINTYPE OF 10TH VIRGINIA MAJOR KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE WITH SEVEN IMAGES OF FAMILY MEMBERS

This group of seven tintypes and one paper image are all CDV sized and all but two have a paper frame. All of the images relate to Major Joshua Stover of the 10th Virginia Infantry who was killed in… (622-412). Learn More »

$2,655.00
ON HOLD

REVEREND GENERAL AND FIGHTING CHAPLAIN: 1860 STAFF SWORD PRESENTED IN 1861 BY HIS STUDENTS TO REVEREND J.B. VAN PETTEN: CHAPLAIN TO FIELD OFFICER AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL, WOUNDED IN ACTION AT THIRD WINCHESTER AND CITED FOR GALLANT CONDUCT

REVEREND GENERAL AND FIGHTING CHAPLAIN: 1860 STAFF SWORD PRESENTED IN 1861 BY HIS STUDENTS TO REVEREND J.B. VAN PETTEN: CHAPLAIN TO FIELD OFFICER AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL, WOUNDED IN ACTION AT THIRD WINCHESTER AND CITED FOR GALLANT CONDUCT

Changing from a non-combatant chaplain charged with saving souls to a field-grade combat officer responsible for taking lives, and then returning to civilian life in academia obviously requires some… (870-397). Learn More »

$4,395.00
Originally $5,850.00

US CIVIL WAR IDENTITY DISC BELONGING TO 110TH OHIO SOLDIER

US CIVIL WAR IDENTITY DISC BELONGING TO 110TH OHIO SOLDIER

The face of this white metal disc has a crude raised bust of General George B. McClellan surrounded by “McCLELLAN” and “LIBERTY.” Reverse is decorated with stars around the edge and stamped… (490-5236). Learn More »

LARGE LIBERTY DOLLAR WITH ID TO 104TH PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIER WHO DIED OF DISEASE

LARGE LIBERTY DOLLAR WITH ID TO 104TH PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIER WHO DIED OF DISEASE

Coin is a Liberty head dollar dated 1800. The obverse has a bust of Liberty at center with flowing hair and wearing a headscarf. She is flanked by 13 six-pointed stars with “LIBERTY” at top and… (490-5238). Learn More »

UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS

UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS

This coat is the epitome of a Civil War Union general’s field uniform, a blouse following the popular sack coat pattern of the period, looking somewhat like an enlisted man’s fatigue blouse and… (1179-281). Learn More »

VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY

VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY

Image is a vignette bust view of Eppa Hunton in a slight right profile. He wears a light double-breasted frock coat with collar insignia that is clearly visible. Contrast and clarity are good. Period… (846-496). Learn More »

TRIMMED CDV OF GENERAL JOHN M. JONES - KILLED IN THE WILDERNESS

TRIMMED CDV OF GENERAL JOHN M. JONES - KILLED IN THE WILDERNESS

Image is a vignette bust view of Jones in a double-breasted frockcoat with general’s collar insignia. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Paper is good but the mount has been trimmed and there is a… (846-508). Learn More »

FULL STANDING CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN PEGRAM

FULL STANDING CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN PEGRAM

Image shows the General posed leaning against a tall half column. He wears a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with dark trousers and holds a dark low crowned cap in his hand. Contrast and… (846-507). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL “EXTRA BILLY” SMITH

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL “EXTRA BILLY” SMITH

Image is a bust view of Smith in a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with general’s insignia clearly visible on the collar. Clarity and contrast are good. Paper has light surface dirt with a… (846-506). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

The General is posed seated with one arm resting on a table. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with stars on his collar and matching dark trousers with a light thin officer’s leg stripe. In… (846-500). Learn More »

CDV OF SERGEANT WILLIAM H. WADE, 15TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

CDV OF SERGEANT WILLIAM H. WADE, 15TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

This is a carte de visite of Wade in full early-war uniform. Standing studio view wearing forage cap, shell jacket with chevrons and shoulder tabs, sash, sword belt, with sword at his side. Appears to… (1138-1133). Learn More »

$250.00
ON HOLD

PRE-WAR CDV GROUP PHOTO INCLUDING A FUTURE MEMBER OF TURNER ASHBY’S CAVALRY - E. PENDLETON LONG – RARE WOMAN PHOTOGRAPHER

PRE-WAR CDV GROUP PHOTO INCLUDING A FUTURE MEMBER OF TURNER ASHBY’S CAVALRY - E. PENDLETON LONG – RARE WOMAN PHOTOGRAPHER

This pre-war view produced by Carlisle, Pennsylvania photographer Mrs. R. A. Smith is of E. Pendleton Long and four of his college classmates at Dickenson College. Pendleton stands at back left… (1138-1092). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE GENERAL LUNSFORD LINDSAY LOMAX AS A U.S. CAVALRY SECOND LIEUTENANT

Formerly in the collection of Virginia collector and dealer Bill Turner this sixth plate ambrotype shows Confederate General Lunsford Lindsay Lomax as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, sometime between 1856 and 1861. Lomax was born in Rhode… (1138-1830). Learn More »

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