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PRESENTATION FIELD MANUAL TO THE LT. COLONEL OF THE 1st RHODE ISLAND
A very good copy of Coppee’s “Field Manual of Evolutions of the Line …” Green cloth binding with impressed eagle with shield and strars on the covers and gilt title on the spine. Printed by… (2024-2381). Learn More »
69th OHIO SOLDIER’S STENCIL: COMPANY MUSICIAN 1861 TO 1865, 14th ARMY CORPS- THE REGIMENT FOUGHT FROM STONES RIVER TO BENTONVILLE
This is in excellent condition, with no bends or tears, just a few age stains. These were commercially sold, made of a thin sheet of metal wrapped around a sturdier metal frame, and stamped through… (490-7291). Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF OLIVER SIDENSPARKER, 24th MAINE: SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON
A very nice condition Civil War soldier’s stencil reading, “O. Sidensparker, / Co. B. 24th Me. Reg’t.” These were privately purchased by or for soldiers to mark their personal possessions and… (490-7293). Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF JAMES H. GIBBS, 97th NEW YORK: HE FUDGED HIS AGE GOING INTO THE ARMY AND HIS NAME AFTER GETTING OUT
Stories of boys lying about their age in order to get into the army and “see the elephant,” are not uncommon. Rarer are men at the other end of the age spectrum, over the 44-year age limit for… (490-7295). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF SHEPHERD B. CRAM - 17th N.H. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 2nd NEW HAMPSHIRE BEFORE GETTYSBURG
Civil War items don’t get much more personal or identifiable than a soldier’s stencil. These were commercial products marketed to soldiers and to their friends and family as a considerate parting… (490-7292). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF ELIJAH M. GRANT 27th MAINE: THE MEDAL OF HONOR REGIMENT!
Elijah Milton Grant did two tours of service during the war: first in the 27th Maine and then in the 6th Mass, where records transpose his first and middle name, carrying him as Milton E. Grant, but… (490-7294). Learn More »
McCLELLAN’S BAYONET TACTICS MANUAL OF MAJ. JAMES H. BOGART, 162nd NEW YORK, KIA AT PORT HUDSON
This is a very good copy of the manual and inscribed by an officer who was killed in action at Port Hudson. McClellan came up with this manual in 1852 after his European tour and it is based, like… (2024-2382). Learn More »
$495.00
ON HOLD
CONFEDERATE MAJOR GENERAL FRANK CHEATHAM’S PRESENTATION SPURS
This is one of the truly historical treasures still in private hands. These solid silver spurs were especially made for, and inscribed to, Major General Frank Cheatham after his promotion for his… (1268-054). Learn More »
$35,000.00
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ID’D GILHAM’S MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS & MIITIA – BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS BUTLER, 9th BRIGADE, ALABAMA MILITIA
After John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, Governor Wise, of Virginia, ordered Major William Gilham to write a manual to train volunteers and militia. Finished in the fall of 1860, it was entitled… (1268-049). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO
This beautiful G.A.R. badge was presented in 1905 to William Levi Harrod who had served throughout the war in the 32nd Ohio. He enlisted in July 1861, was captured at Atlanta in late July 1864 and… (1282-01). Learn More »
ID’D CONFEDERATE ARMY REGULATIONS MANUAL, 1863 – LT. THOMAS HARRIS, 24th TENNESSEE BATTALION SHARPSHOOTERS
This wartime manual is titled “REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES. 1863.” And was published in 1863 by ‘J. W. RANDOLPH, 121 MAIN ST., RICHMOND, VA.’ The boards are covered in… (1268-051). Learn More »
$575.00
ON HOLD
BOUND GENERAL ORDERS, JANUARY TO JULY 1863, MAJOR NICHOLLS
Book of U.S. Army “General Orders”. Measures 5” x 7.25” unpaginated. Multi-color mottled hardcover with leather corners and spine. Gilt title on spine. Published by the War Department and… (1268-280). Learn More »
1862 COPY OF “THE FIELD MANUAL FOR BATTALION DRILL” IDENTIFIED TO 3RD MINNESOTA LIEUTENANT
This is a field manual for Civil War officers to learn troop movements and tactics. This small book measures 3.5” x 5.25”. Cloth cover, 100 pages. The full title is “The Field Manual for the… (1268-283). Learn More »
$275.00
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ID’D NEW MANUAL OF THE BAYONET – CAPT. THOMAS HOYT, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN. OF VOLUNTEERS
This copy of A New Manual of the Bayonet was published in 1861 by D. Van Nostrand and, according to a small pasted tag of the period, was purchased directly from the Metropolitan Book Store in… (1268-284). Learn More »
“U.S. INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” IDENTIFIED TO 5TH MASS. INFANTRY SERGEANT
Green cloth-covered book measures 3.5” x 5.25” with over 450 pages. Gilt imprint on spine. Complete title is “U.S. Infantry Tactics, for the Instruction, Exercise, and Maneuvers of the United… (1268-282). Learn More »
$250.00
ON HOLD
IDENTIFIED AND BLOODSTAINED PERSONAL FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG WORN AT FIRST MANASSAS BY WILLIAM BEARDEN, 8th GEORGIA, WIA
This flag is typical of the small Confederate First National Flags that occasionally show up on the lapels or even prominently displayed on the caps of early war Confederate soldiers celebrating the… (846-567). Learn More »
$12,500.00
SOLD
ID’D BIBLE – WILLIAM SELLEW, 150th PENNSYLVANIA, “BUCKTAILS”
This remarkable American Bible Society New Testament is dated 1862 and remains in good, complete condition. The exterior is bound in slightly faded, lightly crazed (around edges) and minorly scuffed… (2025-233). Learn More »
$550.00
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“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY
Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry. His service term was… (2024-1281). Learn More »
$295.00
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SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF LUTHER RICE – 14th and 1st MASS HEAVY ARTILLERY: HE UNDERSTATED HIS AGE TO GET INTO SERVICE
We are used to stories of underage soldiers lying about their age or getting a guardian’s permission to enlist out of patriotism and adventure. There were also a number of recruits at the other end… (172-6080). Learn More »
DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER
Front of the tag has a bust of General McClellan surrounded by “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. MCCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861.” Face is dark with gilt remaining in the low areas. Reverse is stamped “DANIEL… (1000-1836). Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00
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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »
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