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VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE
Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, NY, received patent #17,702 in June of 1857 for his invention of a cartridge case made of India rubber. All should be familiar with the .50 caliber Smith carbine… (1212-181) Learn More »
90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) SHARPS “SPORTING RIFLE” CARTRIDGE
This style of cartridge was originally made prior to the Civil War and eventually replaced in the North by the “New Model” linen cartridges. However, the simple method of just tying the plain… (1212-87) Learn More »
WIRE PHOTO OF 1949 PARADE - LAST GAR ENCAMPMENT
This image depicts the ‘last’ parade for the GAR Encampments, that took place on September 1, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana. A description accompanies the original wire photo, and also nicely… (224-623) Learn More »
SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE: FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA, ESTABLISHED 1870
New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns mainly by using brass screws in the soles, rather… (1052-303) Learn More »
SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE WITH FIELD REPAIR
New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns mainly by using brass screws in the soles, rather… (1052-576) Learn More »
VERY SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH
This musket follows the general lines of a British Short Land Pattern musket, but bears no British maker, ordnance, or proof marks. The lock is a two-screw lock with gooseneck hammer, rounded pan and… (1000-0255) Learn More »
$6,000.00
Originally $7,500.00
FRAMED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF CIVIL WAR ERA NAVY OFFICER
Very nice Victorian frame houses a retouched albumen photograph of an unknown U.S. Navy officer. He is wearing a dark colored, double-breasted frock coat with naval buttons, shoulder straps, a white… (344-3304) Learn More »
$85.00
Originally $125.00
BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - THE MEMOIRS OF FIELD-MARSHALL MONTGOMERY
This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name as “C R HUEBNER” & "HUEBNER". A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years… (128-1189) Learn More »
$87.50
Originally $175.00
BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1963 COPY OF “THEY FOUGHT ALONE” BY JOHN KEATS
This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name as “C R HUEBNER”. A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years serving from… (128-1188) Learn More »
$67.50
Originally $135.00
BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1958 COPY OF “WHAT HAPPENED AT PEARL HARBOR” BY HANS LOUIS TREFOUSSE
This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name as “RALPH HUEBNER”. A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years serving from… (128-1185) Learn More »
$67.50
Originally $135.00
RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “OUR OWN SECOND READER”
During the war, pro-Southern school books for children were published in the Confederate states. This book contains one hundred lessons. Each has a list of spelling words and a Christian based,… (1000-1620) Learn More »
$240.00
Originally $300.00
VIEW OF PETERSBURG WORKS AND AMMUNITION CRATES
Original Civil War paper image that is a little large than half a stereo photo. Image is titled “Vicinity of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Va.” Photo is clear and in good shape. In the background is… (344-809) Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $250.00
SPEECH OF MR. J.S. BARBOUR OF VIRGINIA…ON THE PROPRIETY OF EXCLUDING THE AGENCY OF THE PRESIDENT, IN APPOINTING AND REMOVING THE DISBURSING AND ACCOUNTING OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY DEPT.
(Delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, March 1828). Published by Green & Jarvis, Washington, 1828. Title page presentation inscription, in ink: “Judge McLean with/ my respects/ J.S.… (1000-1632) Learn More »
$140.00
Originally $175.00
RARE CONFEDERATE SCHOOL BOOK, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK”, 1865
During the war, pro-Southern school books for children were published in the Confederate states. Cover and title page read, “CHAUDRON’S SPELLING BOOK, CAREFULLY PREPARED FOR FAMILY AND SCHOOL USE,… (1000-1615) Learn More »
$760.00
Originally $950.00
VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS
Civil War army-issue undergarments are extremely rare. They were made and issued in huge numbers, but were characteristically cheaply made, often disliked, and hardly worth preservation as a cherished… (1052-255) Learn More »
VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS
This is a very rare set of Civil War army drawers, issued, worn and then discarded at a small frontier army fort after the war. These were made and issued in huge numbers, but were characteristically… (1052-256) Learn More »
$2,500.00
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“FORTY MILES A DAY ON BEANS AND HAY IN THE REGULAR ARMY-O” SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.
New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes were similar to Civil War issue patterns, with square toe, rough-side out black leather… (1052-292) Learn More »
EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA
This is a usual soldier’s shoe from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895, and is typical army construction using rough-side out black leather and is clearly stamped “J.… (1052-388) Learn More »
SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872/76 PATTERN CAVALRY BOOT FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.
This scarce Indian War U.S. cavalry boot actually comes from Fort Pembina, a small U.S. Army frontier fort in North Dakota in operation from 1870 to 1895. The army introduced new shoe and boot… (1052-304) Learn More »
COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The full title of this volume is “ELEY CARTRIDGES: A HISTORY OF THE SILVERSMITHS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS” by C. W. Harding and published by Quiller Press of Wykey, Shrewsbury, England in… (236-469) Learn More »
RICHARDSON’S VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC, 1862
Cover on this war era almanac reads, “FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1862, BEING THE SECOND AFTER BISSEXTILE OR LEAP YEAR, THE EIGHTY-SIXTH OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, AND THE FIRST OF THE SOUTHERN… (1000-1612) Learn More »
$315.00
Originally $395.00
BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - 1928 COPY OF “ARMY RETIREMENTS BASED ON THE ARMY REGISTER 1923”
This book comes from the library of Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner and bears his name as “C R HUEBNER” & "HUEBNER". A farm boy from Bushton, Kansas, who spent almost seven years… (128-1184) Learn More »
$62.50
Originally $125.00
SECOND EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 12TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY
This title was part of The Virginia Regimental Histories Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. This second edition was written by William D. Henderson and was published in… (1208-04) Learn More »
CABINET CARD – 1ST LT. & QM ABNER F. DURGIN, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY
Bust view wearing a Civil War 4 button sack coat with Sgt. Major’s stipes, and vest & bowtie. Printed on the bottom border of the mount is, “LIEUT. ABNER F. DURGIN, QR. MR.”. No… (P13760) Learn More »
$60.00
Originally $75.00
US CIVIL WAR LEATHER PERCUSSION CAP BOX MARKED “PHILADELPHIA HOME GUARD”
Box is in good used condition. Outer flap is shield shaped with latch tab sewn to the underside of the flap. Leather surface shows some moderate wear from use, storage, and age. Tab is solid. Clearly… (490-5566) Learn More »
STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD
This is very nice example of an American War of 1812 sergeant’s sword. Starr contracted for 2,000 of these swords in January 1813 and delivered them in small lots from June 1813 through March 1815.… (2023-2678) Learn More »
$3,825.00
Originally $4,250.00
ON HOLD
LARGE FIRST EDITION VOLUME ON COLLECTING CONFEDERATE CURRENCY FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The full title of this volume is “COLLECTING CONFEDERATE PAPER MONEY: A COMPLETE AND FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO COLLECTING ALL CONFEDERATE NOTE TYPES AND VARITIES” by Pierre Fricke and published… (236-532) Learn More »
FIRST EDITION REFERENCE BOOK ON VIRGINIA COLONIAL RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The title of this volume is “DISCOVERING VIRGINIA’S COLONIAL ARTIFACTS. A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RECOVERY, IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION” by Bill Dancy and published by Greybird Publishers of… (236-444) Learn More »
RELIC FRIZZEN RECOVERED FROM THE 1793 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH
Frizzen is complete but rusted throughout. There were two battles fought at Worth, the first was part of the French Revolution in 1793 and the second was during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. This… (1202-54) Learn More »
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES IN THE WAR OF REBELLION
We have acquired sets of the Official Records which we have broken up and are selling individually for $10 per volume, excluding the Gettysburg and Antietam volumes. If you are looking for a… (344-2036) Learn More »
$5.00 Each
Originally $10.00
CDV OF MARY CUSTIS LEE, RICHMOND BACKMARK
CDV of Mary Custis Lee. Bust view. Image is clear with slightly light contrast. All four corners of mount have been trimmed. Photographer's backmark, Vannerson & Jones, Richmond, VA. Mary Anna… (1138-1471) Learn More »
BRIDLE LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & HOOK
A fine example of the Cavalry shoulder sling designed for use with weapons fitted with sling rings (musketoon, rifled carbine, and all of the patented breech-loading carbines). The sling was to be… (2023-2605) Learn More »
HANDSOME INSCRIBED MOORE REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER OF C.H. RICHMOND
Moore revolvers used the .32 caliber self-contained metallic rimfire cartridge, which was available and convenient. They were not subject to damage by rough handling, weather resistant, and made a… (2023-2603) Learn More »
POST WAR IMAGE OF 12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER COMMISSIONED TO LEAD “GALVANIZED YANKEES”
Bust view CDV of Richard W. Musgrove in a dark civilian suit. Image has good clarity and contrast and is clean. Reverse has “MR. MUSGROVE” in period ink along with collector’s information in… (P13631) Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $250.00
CDV SIZED TINTYPE 12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT – GEORGE W. EDWARDS
Tintype of George W. Edwards in civilian clothes. Image is a bust view that shows Edwards in a civilian suit. Image is sharp with good contrast and is housed in a paper frame. Period pencil… (P13620) Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $75.00
BUST VIEW OF 12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE ENLISTED MAN
View is a vignette of Private Fred S. Morse wearing a frock coat and white shirt. Image is clear with very good contrast. Reverse has a period ink inscription that reads “FRED MORSE / CO. F 12. N.H.… (P13641) Learn More »
$95.00
Originally $135.00
EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. NAVY ENLISTED BELT
Regulation belt made of blackened buff leather. This pattern belt and japanned iron friction buckle seems to have appeared in 1862. It is specifically detailed as a regulation issue item by the… (1000-576) Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00
SINGLE DECAL AUSTRIAN MODEL 1916 TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO
This helmet began life as an “apple green” Model 1916 helmet. Then, under the Nazis it was painted field gray, had a new liner and chinstrap added and a single army eagle decal attached to the… (2023-2359) Learn More »
TWO VOLUME 1889 STUDY OF PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The full title of this two-volume work is “PENNSYLVANIA IN THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION, BATTALIONS AND LINE 1775-1783” edited by John Blair Linn and William H. Egle, M.D. and published by Lane S.… (236-483) Learn More »
FOOT ARTILLERY BELT WITH NOTE
Brown buff leather belt in good condition. Leather is a little dry causing the inside seam in one small section to split but the rest is solid. Belt plate and keeper have matching benchmark numbers of… (344-915) Learn More »
$1,575.00
Originally $2,250.00
THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF GENERAL DANIEL TYLER
Nice, bright, clean CDV of General Daniel Tyler seated in a chair cradling a Model 1860 Field and Staff officers word in his lap. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and… (2023-1387) Learn More »
MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1840 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
Introduced into the army in 1841, these swords follow the general lines of the 1834 pattern in using a “cut-and-thrust” blade with a double-clamshell guard, but employ a spearpoint blade with… (160-182) Learn More »
EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK ON ENGLISH WAR SHIPS FROM 1600 TO 1815 FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The title is a 2006 reprint of the 1987 original work “THE ARMING AND FITTING OF ENGLISH SHIPS OF WAR 1600-1815” by Brian Lavery and published by the Naval Institute Press. The book is hardcover… (236-435) Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE NAVY CAPTAIN GEORGE N. HOLLINS
CDV of Hollins in civilian clothes. Full-standing view. Plain mount with light soiling around edges. No photographer's backmark. Pencil identification on back. George Nichols Hollins (1799–1878) was… (1138-1391) Learn More »
CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE PRISONER, CAMP DOUGLAS BACKMARK
This is a seated studio view of an unidentified Confederate soldier. Subject wears a gray single-breasted frock edged with dark piping. Clear image with good contrast. Plain mount with light soiling… (1138-1450) Learn More »
CDV OF HENRY C. LEE, OF GENERAL WICKHAM'S STAFF
Image of Henry Carter Lee in civilian clothes. Full standing studio view. Image is crisp and clear. Mount has been slightly trimmed around edges. Photographer's imprint below image on front. Elaborate… (1138-1365) Learn More »
BOOKLET ON 18TH CENTURY BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The title of this pamphlet is “BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION 1780” by Adrian B. Caruana and published by Museum Restoration Service of Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada in 1979. Yellow heavy stock paper… (236-416) Learn More »
SELECTION OF RELICS (BULLETS, CANISTER BALLS AND HORSE SHOES) RECOVERED AT APPOMATTOX BY CHRIS CALKINS, NPS HISTORIAN AND BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATIONIST
These bullets, canister balls, and horse shoes were dug by Chris Calkins at Appomattox. Through family connections to Appomattox and the relationships he built while working there and conducting… Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BRIGADIER GENERAL CASED EPAULETTES
Pair of bullion epaulettes with japanned tin carrying case. Epaulette upper-surfaces feature a bullion brigadier’s star & eagle button. Gilt ribbed strap with brass outer shell, with hanging… (344-776) Learn More »
CURRIER COLOR LITHOGRAPH: “MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT…GENERAL IN CHIEF, UNITED STATES ARMY.THE HERO OF CHIPPEWA, LUNDY’S LANE AND VERA CRUZ.”
Published by N. Currier, New York. Framed in plain black painted wood, 15” x 20.5, w/ wood backing and string wire. Interior lithograph, 11” x 13.25. Color Lithograph depicts Gen. Scott reviewing… (1032-157) Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $125.00
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VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE
A very attractive example of a scarce plate. O’Donnell and Campbell illustrate this pattern as #472 in their American Military Belt Plates, and Mullinax (1991) notes at least two different die strikes in their production, calling this one, with a… (1287-07). Learn More »
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