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SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY
This elegant silvered fife, 15-1/4” long, bears a great presentation and was carried by a company musician with Civil War service in two New York regiments, one of them a zouave regiment, and… (1268-167). Learn More »
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 »
VERY RARE AMBROTYPE OF VMI CADET W.P. ROBINSON – 1st LT. 13th BATTALION, VIRGINIA ARTILLERY (RINGGOLD’S BATTERY), PHOTO FEATURED IN CONFEDERATE VETERAN MAGAZINE
This singular ¼ plate ambrotype photograph shows a future Confederate Lieutenant “Willie” Robinson standing proudly in his Virginia Military Institute uniform. His hair is closely cropped, his… (846-580). Learn More »
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS PAINT-DECORATED DRUM- C.S. NATIONAL FLAGS, SHIELD, LIBERTY CAP; MOUNTED WITH PHOTO OF DRUMMER; WITH DRUMSTICKS
The drum is a rod tension snare drum 12 inches tall and 16-1/2 inches in diameter. The rims, heads, and screw tightened snare are intact and in place, with the snare showing just two or three loose… (2025-54). Learn More »
CABINET CARD PHOTO OF CAPT. AUGUSTUS C. BROWN, 4TH N.Y.H.A.
This is a 4” x 5.5” photograph on a 6” x 8” mount. Chest-up photograph of Captain Augustus C. Brown in uniform. He wears a single-breasted frock with captain’s shoulder boards visible. Image… (2023-679). Learn More »
BOOK – A BAND OF BROTHERS: PHOTOGRAPHIC EPILOGUE TO MARYLANDERS IN THE CONFEDERACY
By Daniel Hartzler, black hard cover with gold foil imprint of cover and spine, 1992, 9” x 12”, 231 pages, index. Condition is good, although some notations throughout, and last ten pages are… (1266-1074). Learn More »
JULY 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE
This letter comes from the hand of famed Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine and is written to his wife from his shelter tent in the Shenandoah Valley near Front Royal. Dated July… (557-250). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE SPENCER RIFLE: SECOND DELIVERY “COPELAND” SPENCER, SERIAL #1811 WITH CONFEDERATE “Q” CLEANED AND REPAIRED STAMP
M1860 Spencer Army Rifles are highly sought after and one falling in the serial number range for issue in Custer’s Michigan Cavalry Brigade before Gettysburg is a holy grail for many. This one has… (172-6073). Learn More »
HANDSOME INSCRIBED MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - ALBERT G. NEWSON, 193RD NEW YORK INFANTRY
Here is a very handsome and inscribed, original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field imported sword complete with its original metal scabbard. On the scabbard mount of this Civil War edged weapon is a… (490-06). Learn More »
$2,400.00
Originally $2,800.00
IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER
This grouping came from the Healy family of Vermont and relates to John Haley, Jr., (1843-1901,) who enlisted at Mt. Holly, VT, on August 7, 1862, and mustered into Co. C, 4th Vermont Infantry as a… (915-22). Learn More »
SERVICE MEMORIAL FOR CHARLES M. THOMPSON, COMPANY "L", BAXTER'S ZOUAVES (72ND PENNSYLVANIA VOLS) - DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM
Executed in pen and ink, the memorial measures 16 x 18", mounted on heavy card paper within a glassed, dark wooden period frame, measuring 25 x 25.5", with contemporary paper backing and hang-wire.… (457-44). Learn More »
$475.00
Originally $695.00
HEAD VIEW CDV OF 2/LT. EDWARD C. COOPER, 9TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, KILLED IN ACTION AT ANTIETAM
Image is a bust view of Lieutenant Edward C. Cooper of the 9th New York Infantry aka “Hawkins Zouaves.” The image is a bust view of Cooper looking directly into the camera. He is shown wearing a… (457-32). Learn More »
$425.00
Originally $600.00
SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - US NAVAL OFFICERS; REDUCED PRICES
The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-). Learn More »
SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - UNION GENERALS; REDUCED PRICES
The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-). Learn More »
SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S CABINET MEMBERS - REDUCED PRICES
The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-). Learn More »
SELECTION OF SIGNATURES - SUPREME COURT JUSTICES; REDUCED PRICES
The following signatures are all on signature cards and are not clipped from documents. Each card is pasted to a sheet from an autograph album. The cards generally measure 3” x 1.75”. These… (215-). Learn More »
CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. ASAPH O. DODGE, 16th NEW YORK, WITH BATTLE HONORS
This officer’s sword not only bears a presentation inscription on the upper scabbard mount and battle honors on the middle mount, it comes with its original gold bullion officer’s sword knot and… (1052-1134). Learn More »
A RARE SURVIVOR: EARLY-WAR CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH P53 ARTILLERY CARBINE #1500 WITH A TENNESSEE PROVENANCE
British artillery carbines were used by both Confederate cavalry and infantry: in October 1862 Jeb Stuart wanted to exchange rifles carried by some his troopers for “Enfield carbines (artillery) in… (846-571). Learn More »
CDV OF ADMIRAL WILLIAM B. SHUBRICK
This is a carte de visite is a full standing view of Shubrick in dress uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Shubrick is wearing a full dress uniform with double-breasted jacket with braided… (431-28). Learn More »
CDV OF COMMODORE JAMES L. LARDNER
This is a carte de visite is a bust view of Lardner in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Lardner is an old gentleman wearing double-breasted frock with shoulder straps. Plain mount is… (431-12). 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
CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA
A white metal shield-shaped watch or key fob stamped “W E HAY, G.A.R. No. 146 Colorado. PO. Pa.” with crossed rifles with bayonets and three chain links. Measures approx. 1" x 1 1/4". Pennsylvania… (2024-2393). Learn More »
PAINTED KNAPSACK OF L. M. LORENTZ, 1st MARYLAND, POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE, WOUNDED IN ACTION ON CULP’S HILL AT GETTYSBURG JULY 3, 1863
This knapsack is clearly identified in old, original, dead-real white paint on the upper back of the outer flap with “L.M.L.” in block letters, the soldier’s initials, and his unit in an arc… (846-589). Learn More »
$4,500.00
ON HOLD
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 »
CONFEDERATE GENERAL LAWRENCE M. KEITT: PHYSICAL ASSAULTS IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE; MORTALLY WOUNDED BEULAH CHURCH (COLD HARBOR) 1864
A period CDV size albumen image, 2” by 3-1/8” mounted on a thin card or page 5-1/2” by 8-1/2.” The photo is of a retouched image of Keitt in civilian clothes altered to create a… (1266-247). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK: 15th NEW HAMPSHIRE, SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON AND THE TWO ASSAULTS
A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle/War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a soldier who saw action in the siege of Port Hudson from May 27 to July 9, 1863, Gen. Nathaniel… (172-6078). Learn More »
$1,850.00
ON HOLD
2ND PA CAVALRY VETERAN’S IDENTIFICATION SHIELD
The badge is brass, made in the shield shape popular for identification pins during war and is pierced at the top for suspension. The face had the outline of a billowing banner or pennant engraved at… (172-6082). Learn More »
CABINET CARD IMAGE OF MAJOR THEOPHILUS HOLMES
This is a 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph of Holmes in his Federal Major’s uniform. In this chest-up view, he is wearing a double-breasted officer’s frock with Major’s shoulder straps.… (1189-132). Learn More »
CDV OF SETH KINMAN BY MATTHEW BRADY
This CDV shows Seth Kinman seated as he holds his rifle. He wears pioneer clothing made of animal skins. A large bowie knife hangs from his waistbelt. Kinman is most known for his “pioneer… (2024-1746). Learn More »
EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ID DISK – POW CHARLES BADGER, 9th MARYLAND, Co. G
This is an exciting piece of specifically identified Civil War history. This ID disk is in wonderful condition and reads “CHARLES BADGER CO. G 9TH MD. V. ENLISTED JUNE 30TH 1863 BALTIMORE”. … (490-7167). 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
IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES H. WOODS, 29th MASSACHUSETTS: WITH THE IRISH BRIGADE ON THE PENINSULA AND AT ANTIETAM!
This jeweler-made identification shield is similar to the hollow-stamped silver varieties, but is made of flat metal, though measuring about the same as that type, roughly an inch from point to point.… (172-6075). Learn More »
BUST CDV OF UNION ARMY SURGEON WHO WAS LATER AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR
Image is a bust view of Dr. Henry R. Tilton posed in three-quarter right profile in the uniform of a Union 1st Lieutenant. Bottom of image has a period pencil inscription of “DR. TILDEN.” Image is… (945-223). Learn More »
$695.00
Originally $950.00
STANDING CDV OF GENERAL CHARLES D. JAMESON
Image shows Jameson posed with one hand resting on a podium and the other on his hip. Just to one side of him is a high-backed chair. The General wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with matching… (259-66). Learn More »
$85.00
Originally $112.00
CDV PHOTOGRAPH OF POET ALFRED TENNYSON
This is a seated studio view of Tennyson. Image is clear with good contrast. Mount is clean and in good condition. A pencil identification appears on the front and back. Photographer’s backmark is a… (259-165). Learn More »
$80.00
Originally $135.00
UNMOUNTED OVAL SALT PRINT: LAWYER, FOREIGN MINISTER, US AND CS CONGRESSMAN, CONFEDERATE GENERAL AND NEW YORK SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ROGER A. PRYOR
A nice, clear 5-1/4” by 7-1/2” oval salt print photo hinged at the top rear to a white cardstock backing 8-1/2” by 10-3/4.” Pryor is shown in formal civilian attire, long hair combed to the… (1266-238). Learn More »
1862 ALS PROFESSOR HENRY B. SMITH, UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORK
1 page letter in ink on blue paper; measures 4 15/16” x 7 7/8”. Dated “Union Theol. Semy. / New York / June 14, 1862”. Fine condition, all text legible. Fold lines; one minor ink smear approx.… (337-304). Learn More »
$75.00
Originally $100.00
1863 ALS PUBLISHER CHARLES O. PERRINE TO CONNECTICUT ADJ. GEN. JOSEPH D. WILLIAMS
1 page letter in ink, measures 8” x 9 ¾”. Dated Indianapolis, Indiana, May 25, 1863. The Library of Congress records several maps published by Perrine during the Civil War, including… (337-305). Learn More »
$115.00
Originally $150.00
RARE SKETCH OF THE ROGERS HOUSE ON THE EMMITSBURG ROAD GETTYSBURG BY 9TH MASS BATTERY VETERAN & ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND
This full page black and white sketch meas. approx. 7.75 x 4.50 inches. This sketch is looking south down the Emmitsburg Road and shows a reddish brown house with a large bank barn between the house… (955-58). Learn More »
$1,500.00
Originally $2,000.00
1863 DATED FULL PAGE SKETCH OF A SCENE ALONG THE LOUDON & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD BY 9TH MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND
Page meas. approx. 9.75 x 6.50 inches and contains a sketch of an unknown ford on a creek near the Loudon & Alexandria railroad. The view is probably drawn from the tracks looking off to one side.… (955-33). Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $300.00
SKETCHES IN VIRGINIA BY RICHARD HOLLAND, 9TH MASSACHUSETTS LIGHT ARTILLERY – “ON THE LOUDON & ALEXANDRIA R.R.”, FEBRUARY, 1863
Here is an original sketch completed by Richard Holland, who created outstanding sketchbooks of locations and battle scenes that he experienced while a soldier in the 9th Massachusetts Artillery. This… (955-23). Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $300.00
CARTE DE VISITE UNION SOLDIER ISAAC SHENNAN
Backmark: “Whitehurst Gallery/ Washington, D.C.” Plus 1864-66 “Proprietory” 2 cent stamp. Reverse pencil inscription: “Co. A 9th/ U.S. V.V. (incomplete identification.) Front margin signed,… (766-964). Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $60.00
WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG! 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF PVT. AURELIUS JAMES DULA, 22ND NORTH CAROLINA
Sixth plate hand-gilt ambrotype. Leatherette case. Anonymous artist. North Carolina. Private Aurelius James “A.J.” Dula (1843 - 1913), a member of Company A (the "Caldwell Rough and Ready… (846-577). Learn More »
ALBUMEN STYLE PRINT OF JOHN BROWN, MARKED 1858
John Brown is among the most celebrated and vilified figures in American History. His efforts to end slavery differed from the traditional path of democratic legislation and ventured into the… (1266-430). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF DENNIS TITUS - 31st NEW JERSEY, LATER IN THE 11th PA CAVALRY
Dog tags were not an item of issue in the Civil War and soldiers wishing to carry some ready form of identification were thrown upon their own resources, with various commercial suppliers offering a… (172-6076). Learn More »
CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”
This is a post-Civil War photograph of DuBose in civilian clothes. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the man facing right. The plain mount features… (1266-818). Learn More »
A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE
This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 5/8” x 1 1/4” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON
An identified US naval officer’s grouping with an old family note and coming from Charles Stuart Norton (1836-1911,) an officer who put in 43 years of service from his graduation from Annapolis in… (766-2056). Learn More »
THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY
This group consists of three original photographs of William Miller Owen who served in the Washington Artillery of New Orleans during the Civil War as Adjutant, Major and Lt. Colonel, later commanded… (1266-815). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Philip M. Arnold was born in King George, Virginia in 1837. According to records, he enlisted as a Second Lieutenant on February 10, 1862 and mustered into Company C of the 15th Virginia Battalion… (1266-1009). Learn More »
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WORLD WAR 2 PROPELLER BLADE FROM B-24 "LIBERATOR" BOMBER CRASH SITE IN ENGLAND
Offered here is a single propeller blade from a World War Two B-24 bomber from the 392nd Bomb Group that crashed on March 25, 1945. The crash occurred when two B-24s collided in the clouds while forming up for a mission to bomb a target in Hitzocker,… (1202-1164). Learn More »
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