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EARLY PHOTO OF BEN BUTLER’S DUTCH GAP CANAL: RICHMOND OR BUST!
This is may be the earliest photograph of Ben Butler’s imaginative engineering feat that was a little ahead of its time. In this large format albumen photo excavations for the “Dutch Gap Canal”… (490-6215) Learn More »
DRILLED WOOD BLOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the wet, anaerobic conditions of the… (1052-635) Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT
Civil War period ponchos and rubber blankets are extremely scarce despite being widely used and valued by troops in the field. They were so useful at home as to be used up by veterans and their… (1052-630) Learn More »
BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL CARBINE, CONFEDERATE “CLEANED & REPAIRED”
This is the Burnside single shot percussion carbine, Model 1864, aka "5th model". It is a .54 caliber carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., in Providence, Rhode Island. General Ambrose… (362-1163) Learn More »
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR HARDTACK
Volunteers in the Spanish American War were just as anxious to illustrate the hardships of army life by bringing home souvenir hardtack as their fathers had been after the Civil War. That staple of… (1219-43) Learn More »
CIRCA 1835 US DIPLOMAT’S COAT
This is a colorful, elegant, and very high-grade cut-away tail coat in excellent condition with no mothing whatsoever and just one small tear under one arm. The coat is single breasted, fitted with… (622-410) Learn More »
$3,825.00
Originally $4,250.00
NICE CONDITION WORLD WAR ONE US HOLSTER - MAKER MARKED
Leather holster for the Model 1911 .45 pistol. Flap has a nicely stamped “US” in an oval. Reverse is marked “WARRAN LEATHER GOODS CO.” over “1918” over “J.A.O.” Leather surface is in… (362-1150) Learn More »
EARLY BIRD-SHOT CARTRIDGE FOR 16-GAUGE SHOTGUN
Offered here is an early and interesting shot cartridge. 16-gauge cartridge with powder and shot contained in an outer paper wrapper. Cloth tear strips provide access to the cartridge. An orange label… (1212-138) Learn More »
KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA
This leather disk seems to be the stiffener from inside the top of a hat, either a kepi or dress hat. It is circular and folded over on one side, black in color with gray and white stains, and comes… (1052-476) Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT
This scarce fragment comes from either a poncho or blanket (often referred to as “rubberized,” “gum,” or “painted” blankets.) The significant difference being the presence of slit for the… (1052-627) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This strip of cloth shows three buttonholes indicating it is from the lapel of a coat and the spacing suggests it is from an army fatigue blouse. This comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, a small… (1052-614) Learn More »
INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the leg and nearly at a right angle to the foot. We show… (1052-594) Learn More »
INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-593) Learn More »
BOSTON GETTYSBURG CYCLORAMA PHOTO
Gettysburg Boston Cyclorama (1884-1888) photo card by Allen & Rowell photographers. Oversized cabinet card is 8 ½” x 5 ¼”. Scene depicts recruits rushing to the front. Very fine… (635-553) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG FROM ISLAND NUMBER TEN
This Confederate First National flag has a tight provenance going back to 1935, and before that an oral history as a war souvenir brought back from Island Number Ten by James William McLaughlin, a… (1179-004) Learn More »
$35,000.00
Originally $40,000.00
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This strip of cloth with four closely spaced button holes is likely the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier garrison in North… (1052-613) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This strip of cloth showing six buttonholes is likely the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier garrison in North Dakota, where wet,… (1052-612) Learn More »
CAPTURED CONFEDERATE SECOND NATIONAL FLAG, UNUSUAL VARIATION WITH MADAUS LETTER, FROM A SOLDIER IN THE 59th NEW YORK
This 2nd National Confederate Flag was purchased in the 1980s by a well-respected Florida dealer/collector directly from descendants of the Union soldier who had kept it as a trophy. It comes with a… (1179-019) Learn More »
SCARCE INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-585) Learn More »
INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-583) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This lapel comes from a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and still has five enlisted, general service eagle buttons in place. This comes from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil… (1052-565) Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE
This Civil War issue shoe is missing the vamp, but shows illustrates the typical construction of an issue brogan. This comes from a U.S. Army Indian War post established in 1870, a period in which the… (1052-542) Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE BROGAN ALTERED TO A BARRACKS SHOE AT FORT PEMBINA
This Civil War army-issue shoe is in very good condition though excavated and easy to take for a barn or attic find. This was recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, a US army post established in 1870, where… (1052-287) Learn More »
INDIAN WAR FOLDING KNIFE AND SPOON COMBINATION
During the Civil War the commercial market was filled with devices and gadgets promoted as making life easier for the soldier in camp and field. Combination mess utensils were a category of their own,… (490-2927) Learn More »
$180.00
Originally $225.00
ARMEE FRANCAISE UNIFORMES 1937
Documents etablis sous les auspices du Ministere de la Guerre. French language. 20 pp. color plates, 4 To, 14.25” x 11.25, in half calf w/gilt spine lettering, raised bands, marbled boards and… (410-806) Learn More »
$125.00
Originally $225.00
SINGLE DECAL GERMAN TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO
This helmet began life as either a Model 1916 or ‘17 helmet. Then, under the Nazis it had a new liner and chinstrap added and a single army eagle decal attached to the left side. These helmets were… (1216-03) Learn More »
US ISSUE MODEL 1872 SHOE, MAKER MARKED, POSSIBLY BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA
This army-issue was excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, established in 1870 and in operation to 1895. It was found on private property, with the owner’s permission, and is in good condition, a result of… (1052-492) Learn More »
EARLY INDIAN WAR ALTERED BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE
This is an unusual Indian War soldier’s camp or barracks shoe from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895. The heel portion of the quarters was cut away, either to salvage the… (1052-288) Learn More »
1975 REPRINT OF THE 1891 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE FOURTH SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
Title page reads “HISTORY OF THE FOURTH REGIMENT OF S.C. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WAR UNTIL LEE’S SURRENDER…” by J. W. Reid who served in Company C of the regiment and published… (1180-186) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERIOD LINEN SHEET WITH MONOGRAM
White linen sheet meas. approx. 75.50 inches wide by 82.00 inches long (it is folded in half in the photos). Sheet has finished edges with a small monogram in approx. 1.00 inch high letters that reads… (1025-01) Learn More »
$600.00
Originally $750.00
FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNION HOSPITAL STEWARD
Unidentified subject is posed leaning cross-legged against a marble top decorative podium. The subject wears a dark frock coat with Hospital Steward chevrons on his sleeves. The coat is buttoned only… (846-537) Learn More »
$420.00
Originally $525.00
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 »
$1,260.00
Originally $1,575.00
VIEW OF MRS. SPINNER’S HOUSE AT BULL RUN – IMAGE #308 OF “BRADY’S ALBUM GALLERY”
Image shows a small two-story house viewed from a road running in front of the property. The house has a chimney at center with a partial porch in front. One end of the house looks to be of log… (160-322) Learn More »
SECOND EDITION COPY OF “THE ROAD TO BRISTOE STATION”
This title was part of The Virginia Civil War Battles and Leaders Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. The full title of this volume is “THE ROAD TO BRISTOE STATION –… (1180-168) Learn More »
1996 REPRINT OF THE HISTORY OF 116TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Title page reads “THE STORY OF THE 116TH REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION” by St. Clair A. Mulholland with an introduction by Lawrence Frederick Kohl and published by… (1180-149) Learn More »
HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 7, 1863 – BRISTOE STATION/ ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND
Vol. VII—No. 358. 16 pp. [705-720], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and stories. Front cover features dramatic depiction of “The Army of the Cumberland—A Troop Train Passing… (557-65) Learn More »
$22.50
Originally $45.00
HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, MARCH 25, 1865 – TREASURY SECRETARY McCULLOUGH/ GEN. SHERIDAN
Vol. IX----No. 430. 16 pp. [177-192], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait illustration of “Hon. Hugh McCullough, Secretary of the… (557-63) Learn More »
$22.50
Originally $45.00
MINT CIVIL WAR CAP BOX BY REUBEN NECE WITH INSPECTOR STAMP, WOOL AND PICK
This is a great example of a Federal cap box in pretty much new condition, as it would have come out of the crate for issue. The black finish is superb, with strong color and no flaking. Seams are… (1216-94) Learn More »
US MODEL 1840 POMEROY CONTRACT MUSKET RIFLED AND SIGHTED
The US Model 1840 musket is complicated in nomenclature and production details. Initially designated the Model 1835, it was finally designated the 1840 and collectors occasionally call it the Model… (490-4171) Learn More »
VERY PRETTY CIRCA 1830 CASED ENGLISH GOLD PLATED SHOE AND KNEE (BREECHES) BUCKLES
Housed in a forest green, gilt blind-stamped case lined in blue velvet with blue silk lining in the top, these elegant gold plated English shoe and knee buckles date about 1830 or so and were likely… (2022-751) Learn More »
$395.00
Originally $495.00
RICHMOND DAILY EXAMINER—MARCH 1, 1865
2pp., 17” x 23., 6 columns. Exhibits fold-marks, light chipping at the extremities. Else VG. Contains new from the Confederate States Congress and the Virginia House of Representatives as well as… (766-1800) Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $200.00
RARE MEXICAN WAR NEWSPAPER “THE WEEKLY HERALD” FOR JULY 31, 1847
Newspaper is a complete issue of the New York Weekly Herald for July 31, 1847 featuring a half page drawing of Castle Perote in Mexico. The drawing of the fort is very detailed showing all the gun… (772-37) Learn More »
$37.50
Originally $75.00
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, VA.- DECEMBER 30, 1862
Volume LXIII/ Number 319. Four pages, 12.25 x 9”, three columns. Exhibits light chipping and soiling at the extremities. Else VG and entirely legible. Printed daily, the Alexandria Gazette… (959-14) Learn More »
$32.50
Originally $65.00
CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA
This is a simple shirt altered by a soldier at a frontier US Army fort for wear as smock to shield his uniform while on a work or fatigue detail and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, North… (1052-649) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA
This is a simple shirt altered by a soldier at a frontier US Army fort for wear as smock to shield his uniform while on a work or fatigue detail and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, North… (1052-648) Learn More »
SEATED VIEW OF STERN LOOKING NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER
CDV is of a rather stern looking older soldier seated in a chair. He wears a dark McDowell style forage cap, dark frock coat and light-colored trousers. The image may be a period copy of a tintype as… (160-246) Learn More »
ADVERTISING CARD FOR MASSACHUSETTS BOOKSELLER WITH CARICATURE OF BENJAMIN BUTLER
Card meas. 2.75 x 4.25 inches and reads “EZRA E. ADAMS, SUBSCRIPTION BOOKS, PAPERS, NOVELTIES, & C. CHARLESTOWN, MASS.” At bottom is a caricature of Ben Butler as a baby wearing a baby’s… (490-6181) Learn More »
THE CHRISTIAN BANNER - FREDERICKSBURG, VA, JULY 14, 1862
Vol. 1, [Number 13]. 4 pp., 18” x 13.25, six columns. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping round the margins, and light water staining. Else VG, and entirely legible. The paper began publication in 1848… (1000-2838) Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $125.00
1866 ROGERS GROUP: TAKING THE OATH AND DRAWING RATIONS
John Rogers (1829-1904) produced a number of monumental sculptures on commission, but is best known for his series of some 85 “Rogers Groups.” Produced from 1859 to 1902 and supplied in plaster… (M26078) Learn More »
$750.00
Originally $975.00
RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE
Civil War army-issue shoes were among the most essential things issued to a soldier and about the rarest of Civil War items to survive despite being made literally in the millions. They were cheaply… (1052-286) Learn More »
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WOODWARD GETTYSBURG LAMP USING A CONFEDERATE 12-POUND SIDE-LOADING SPHERICAL CASE SHOT
Local gunsmith Edward Woodward turned his talents to the relic business not long after the battle, selling relics picked up here to veterans and visitors as early as 1865, and is particularly known for his engraved artillery rounds and his desk sets.… (490-6965). Learn More »
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