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GEORGE WASHINGTON HAIR RELIC DISPLAY – HAMILTON FAMILY PROVENANCE
This matted display holds several strands of George Washington's hair from a lock with a documented line of descent through Alexander Hamilton's family. The strands are sealed beneath a small clear… (1305-15). Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
BEAUTIFULLY CARVED WOUNDED-IN-ACTION VETERAN’S CANE: 12th CT AND 1st ME BATTERY- EX-STONE HOUSE MUSEUM
One of the best G.A.R. Civil War veterans’ canes, combining history, eye-appeal, craftsmanship and art, made for and carried by a veteran with service in the 12th Connecticut Infantry and extended… (2026-1457). Learn More »
THOMAS JEFFERSON HAIR DISPLAY – FROM CHARLES FISHER COLLECTION, DESCENDENT OF JEFFERSON’S PERSONAL PHYSICIAN
This exceptionally rare link to the nation’s founding was initially acquired by Dr. Robley Dunglison. Doctor Dunglison was Jefferson’s personal physician and the attending physician at the time… (1305-30). Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
ROBERT E. LEE HAIR IN NICE DISPLAY
Offered is a handsome display presenting an authentic piece of General Robert E. Lee's hair. Strands are mounted in a burgundy suede-finish mat measuring approximately 8 x 10 inches, with a… (1305-33). Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
MESS SET (TIN CUP, PLATE, AND SPOON & FORK) OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY
This mess set, along with several other items, came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection. Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age when he… (1268-777H). Learn More »
$450.00
ON HOLD
1861 REVISED US ARMY REGULATIONS OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY
This original period manual, along with several other items, came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection. Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age… (1268-777P). Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
GETTYSBURG WOUNDED: PRESENTATION BIBLE OF LUCIUS H. CHILSON, CO. E, 2ND MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, FROM WARE, MASS., 1861
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments. New York: American Bible Society, 1858. Pearl Reference edition, 18mo. Approx. 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches, bound in black leather with an ornate… (557-306). Learn More »
$550.00
ON HOLD
WELLINGTON STYLE BOOTS OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY
This pair of boots, along with several other items, came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection. Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age when he… (1268-777E). Learn More »
$950.00
SOLD
FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG
This map was part of the wartime collection of John Towers, Colonel of the 8th Georgia Infantry and comes to us in a good condition given its age and use. This high-quality map is a Lloyd’s… (846-561). Learn More »
$1,850.00
Originally $2,250.00
ID’D DRAFTING SET – THE FAMED “BOY COLONEL” HENRY BERGWYN – 26th NC, KILLED AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 1
Henry “Harry” King Burgwyn, Jr. was known as the “Boy Colonel” because he attained that rank at the early age of twenty. He was perhaps the youngest colonel in the Confederate Army.… (846-570). Learn More »
$2,950.00
Originally $3,950.00
CIVIL WAR SILVER COFFIN PLATE OF A MORTALLY WOUNDED MICHIGAN PRIVATE
This sad relic was removed from the coffin of Private Henry C. Wallace minutes before his internment; a not uncommon practice in Victorian times. The sterling silver plate measures 5 1/2 by 3 3/4… (1284-54). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
ID’D 3 VOLUME SET OF CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS – BREVET COLONEL MARCUS P. BESTOW, 26th OHIO & USV ADJUTANT GENERAL DEPARTMENT
Offered is a complete set of Casey’s Infantry Tactics, dated 1862. Each volume is complete and in good condition with appropriate wear given their previous ownership and purpose. Green cloth… (2026-2122). Learn More »
REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN
This exceedingly rare ID disc belonged to Jas. H. Smythe of Co. H, 2nd (Maryland) E.S. Volunteers - a 9-month regiment. He enlisted on February 19, 1862 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 42. Before the… (490-7168). Learn More »
$2,500.00
ON HOLD
MANUSCRIPT WAR DIARY OF GEORGE A. SARGENT, BUGLER, 1st RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY (1st NEW ENGLAND CAVALRY) — EXTENSIVE FIRST-PERSON ACCOUNT, 1861-1864, WITH PASTED NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS AND PERIOD PHOTOGRAPHS
Offered is the manuscript war diary of George A. Sargent, who served as a Bugler in Co. H and later Co. L of the 1st Rhode Island Cavalry (also known as the 1st New England Cavalry), enrolled and… (2026-2193). Learn More »
EXPLANATIONS AND SAILING DIRECTIONS TO ACCOMPANY THE WIND AND CURRENT CHARTS — SEVENTH EDITION, WITH A CONTEMPORARY OBITUARY SCRAPBOOK FOR M.F. MAURY, OWNED BY WM. LEWIS MAURY
Maury, M.F. (Matthew Fontaine Maury). Explanations and Sailing Directions to Accompany the Wind and Current Charts. Approved by Commodore Charles Morris, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance and… (1179-054A). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE P.O.W. FOLK-ART GROUP: THOMAS A. WALKER 11th MISSISSIPPI, CAPTURED AT GETTYSBURG - PICKETT’S CHARGE!
Soldiers of both sides had downtime in camp during which they engaged in various pastimes, carving and whittling among them, creating a whole sub-category of folk art. This was particularly true of… (490-7649). Learn More »
1ST MAINE CAVALRYMAN’S RAZOR
A horn-handled razor cased in a sewn brown leather tube with removable plug at one end, 7” long and 1-1/4” in diameter. The tube was lightly carved with a pair of crossed sabers, edges down, with… (302-118). Learn More »
$645.00
Originally $895.00
ON HOLD
A TOUCHING POSTHUMOUS GIFT TO A FORMER STUDENT BY A MORTALLY WOUNDED SOLDIER OF THE 36th ILLINOIS
A book of etiquette for young girls titled, “I Will Be A Lady” by Mrs. Tuthill. This is cloth bound, the 38th edition, dated 1863, published in Boston by Crosby and Nichols, and is inscribed on… (844-143). Learn More »
THE BLOODY PILLOWCASE (AND MORE) OF CAPTAIN GOULD – MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT; 5TH VERMONT INFANTRY
The principle and poignant artifact in this grouping is a plain linen "hospital issue" pillowcase stained with the blood of Congressional Medal of Honor winner Captain Charles Gould Company H 5th… (1268-755). Learn More »
COPPÉE’S FIELD MANUAL OF COURTS-MARTIAL IDENTIFIED TO LT. OMAR P. CRAM, 2ND MARYLAND VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
A pocket-sized hardcover, Field Manual of Courts-Martial by Captain Henry Coppée, late instructor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1863). The… (2024-2380). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH UNUSUAL BLUE “US”
This issue blanket measures approximately 71” wide and 83” long, making it just a tad larger than a sampling of eighteen blankets made for the Columbia Rifles Research Compendium, which ranged from 66 – 68” wide and 78 – 82” long, an… (1273-63). Learn More »
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