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BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

This is a book of fold out plates, many with “explanatory tables,” illustrating battlefield deployments, camp layouts, diagrams of fortifications, etc. They come from a two-volume work, title not… (1052-664) Learn More »

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

This is a reprint of the original 1878 edition that was in the collection of Herschel Logan. A high-quality reprint from Armory Publications. 7.5” x 11” x 2.5”, unpaginated. Approximately 300… (236-724) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN’S BUTTON

CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN’S BUTTON

CS201A. 25mm. BM: H T & B/MANCHESTER.  [ss] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (998-1153) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON

Albert’s CS171A. 25mm. BM: H T & B / MANCHESTER.  [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (998-1147) Learn More »

$475.00
Originally $595.00

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

Here is a very nice French pasteboard percussion cap container, unopened and full of caps. Round package made of white pasteboard with green paper labels affixed. A white paper label was pasted along… (1212-250) Learn More »

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

Here is a very nice French pasteboard percussion cap container, unopened and full of caps. Round package made of white pasteboard with green paper labels affixed. A white paper label was pasted along… (1212-210) Learn More »

12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOUVENIR CUP

12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOUVENIR CUP

At 12th New Hampshire reunions the regiment would give out small souvenir replicas of accoutrements such as a musket, knapsack, canteen or tin cup as mementos. This item is the tin cup. It meas.… (1211-59) Learn More »

VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA

VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA

This musket is stamped “42. VA. REGT. PITTSYLVANIA” on the barrel, was later altered to percussion and then shortened for use in the civilian market. It is a scarce survivor from muskets delivered… (1000-241) Learn More »

THE NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES! IMPRESSIVE HALF PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE BY WHITEHURST IN A WONDERFUL WHITEHURST CASE

THE NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES! IMPRESSIVE HALF PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE BY WHITEHURST IN A WONDERFUL WHITEHURST CASE

This image is not only mounted with a Whitehurst marked mat, but has a full thermoplastic figural case with a purple velvet facing pad embossed with a large eagle flourishing a ribbon reading “J.H.… (1138-1799) Learn More »

$5,000.00
Originally $7,500.00

U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This piece of US horse equipment is an original U.S. Army curb bit of the 1892 First Pattern, (a.k.a. the Whipple Bit) and was once owned by Gettysburg native J. Howard Wert. In strong condition, this… (224-790) Learn More »

ARSENAL MARKED SLING FOR USE ON THE 45/70 KRAG

ARSENAL MARKED SLING FOR USE ON THE 45/70 KRAG

Brown leather sling with a functioning loop at one end that is fastened by a brass stud and a double pronged hook at the other. Sling meas. approx. 1.08 inches wide x 66.00 inches long and has two… (172-5943) Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This piece of original US horse equipment is an original U.S. cavalry curb bit of the 1874 pattern. In strong condition, this iron bridle bit has a hard pockmarked surface with moderated rust pitting.… (224-788) Learn More »

DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862

DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862

This very clear sixth-plate daguerreotype dates about 1850 and shows Lewis Henry Little, usually referred to by his middle name, as a Captain in the 7th U.S. Infantry. Born in Maryland in 1817, he was… (1138-1808) Learn More »

$7,500.00
Originally $9,500.00

ORIGINAL PACKET OF ARTILLERY FUSES ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

ORIGINAL PACKET OF ARTILLERY FUSES ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Once owned by J. Howard Wert, this artifact is an original artillery fuse packet with five Federal artillery paper time fuses still contained within the original paper wrap. Packet is wrapped in tan… (224-780) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA $500 BOND

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA $500 BOND

This Bond was authorized by the Act of Congress CSA on the 19th of August 1861. The total numbered issued were 1,132. This Bond is numbered 152, printed on white paper and imprinted with “Hoyer… (998-2156) Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $200.00
SOLD

RIBBED GLASS GOBLET

RIBBED GLASS GOBLET

Clear glass goblet is ribbed with a scrollwork design of leaves and flowers. Measures 6” tall by 3 ¼” at the base. No cracks, just a couple of very small chips at the edge of the foot. … (998-1535) Learn More »

$20.00
Originally $35.00

PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

By S. Root. Published by Franklin Steam Publishers House, J.J. Toon & Co., Atlanta. GA, 1864. 80 pp., wraps. Butternut cover, 4.5 x 6”. Exhibits light water staining, interior yellowing and… (1000-1646) Learn More »

$280.00
Originally $350.00

POST-WAR VIRGINIA STAFF OFFICER’S BUTTON BY HORSTMANN

POST-WAR VIRGINIA STAFF OFFICER’S BUTTON BY HORSTMANN

This three-piece coat size Virginia button has substantial gilt left on the face and good detailing of the figures of the Virginia state seal and the motto on a ribbon on a lined background with an… (1000-2250) Learn More »

$115.00
Originally $145.00

CABINET CARD OF AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY BY AN IDAHO PHOTOGRAPHER

CABINET CARD OF AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY BY AN IDAHO PHOTOGRAPHER

Image is of a mother seated in a chair holding a young baby in her lap. Seated next to her is another child that is approximately 10 or so years old. The mother wears a dark shirt with a skirt showing… (1152-97) Learn More »

US VIETNAM WAR FIELD GRADE INFANTRY OFFICER’S DRESS BLUE VISOR CAP

US VIETNAM WAR FIELD GRADE INFANTRY OFFICER’S DRESS BLUE VISOR CAP

Visor cap has a dark blue crown with a band of sky-blue around the base for infantry, flanked by gold braid. The gold braid chinstrap is anchored on each side by standard US eagle buttons. The bound… (772-94) Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

MODEL 1841 HALL BREECHLOADING RIFLE: A SCARCE RIFLE, MADE IN PERCUSSION, AND THE LAST OF THE BREED

MODEL 1841 HALL BREECHLOADING RIFLE: A SCARCE RIFLE, MADE IN PERCUSSION, AND THE LAST OF THE BREED

The breechloading Model 1841 Hall rifle retained the .52 caliber 32 5/8” rifled barrel of the Model 1819, but finally caught up with Hall carbines in the use of percussion priming. These are fairly… (490-3498) Learn More »

THUER’S PATENT .36 CALIBER “POCKET NAVY” CARTRIDGE

THUER’S PATENT .36 CALIBER “POCKET NAVY” CARTRIDGE

This is a Thuer’s Patent metallic centerfire cartridge. This short .36 caliber cartridge is in excellent original condition and was for the Colt Thuer conversion “Pocket Navy” revolver. These… (1212-24) Learn More »

REPRODUCTION SET OF CRISPIN CARTRIDGES

REPRODUCTION SET OF CRISPIN CARTRIDGES

This is a cased display set of reproduction Crispin cartridges as given out at the 2005 California Cartridge Collectors Show. Foam-filled plastic case holds five different Crispin cartridges made for… (1212-251) Learn More »

FRAMED OUTDOOR ALBUMEN OF THE 50TH NEW YORK ENGINEERS

FRAMED OUTDOOR ALBUMEN OF THE 50TH NEW YORK ENGINEERS

Image looks to be an unmounted albumen that meas. approx. 8.50 x 6.00 inches set in a recessed white mount in a brown wood frame with gold inset border. Frame looks to be old but the mat and backing… (224-477) Learn More »

LATE OR POST-WAR IMAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE COLONEL

LATE OR POST-WAR IMAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE COLONEL

Bust view of a clean shaven middle aged subject wearing a light-colored coat with dark collar. On each side of the collar are three stars indicating the rank of colonel. Contrast and clarity are… (1138-910) Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF CONFEDERATE OFFICER – TENNESSEE BACK MARK

FULL STANDING VIEW OF CONFEDERATE OFFICER – TENNESSEE BACK MARK

CDV is of an unidentified Confederate lieutenant posed with one hand resting on the back of a chair that is partially covered by a curtain while the other hand rests on his hip. The subject wears a… (1138-898) Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF 4TH NORTH CAROLINA CAPTAIN KILLED AT ANTIETAM -WITH RICHMOND PHOTOGAPHER’S BACK MARK

FULL STANDING VIEW OF 4TH NORTH CAROLINA CAPTAIN KILLED AT ANTIETAM -WITH RICHMOND PHOTOGAPHER’S BACK MARK

Full standing view of a Confederate captain attributed to be William T. Marsh of the 4th North Carolina who was killed in action at Antietam. The subject is posed leaning on his drawn sword with his… (1138-817) Learn More »

CDV OF LIEUTENANT BENJAMIN F. ESHLEMAN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY OF NEW ORLEANS

CDV OF LIEUTENANT BENJAMIN F. ESHLEMAN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY OF NEW ORLEANS

Bust view of Eshleman wearing single-breasted frock with Lieutenant's collar insignia. Image is clear with fair contrast. Mount is in good condition with photographer's imprint at bottom under photo.… (1138-747) Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD

Offered here is a scarce and superb Model 1840 Medical Staff sword by N.P. Ames. The sword and scabbard measure approximately 37.5” overall. Blade is 30” long. Blade surface remains bright with… (362-1118) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE MILITARY LAW — <i>THE JUDGE ADVOCATES VADE MECUM: EMBRACING A GENERAL VIEW OF MILITARY LAW</i>

CONFEDERATE MILITARY LAW — THE JUDGE ADVOCATES VADE MECUM: EMBRACING A GENERAL VIEW OF MILITARY LAW

By C.H. Lee. Published by West and Johnston, Richmond, VA, 1863. 251 pp. Marbled boards, calf lea. spine w/red leather spine label. Exhibits light foxing, text yellowed throughout, while remaining… (1000-1642) Learn More »

$760.00
Originally $950.00

SELECTION OF DETROIT LIGHT GUARD BUTTONS

SELECTION OF DETROIT LIGHT GUARD BUTTONS

Albert’s MG7.  BM: HORSTMANN & ALLIEN NY (rmdc). We have 4 buttons with a card which reads, “Buttons worn on suite of First Company of Light Guard organization in Ypsilanti before the Civil… Learn More »

19TH CENTURY MEDICAL KIT

19TH CENTURY MEDICAL KIT

Kit comes in a wooden box that meas. 8.25 x 3.50 x 2.00. Box is held closed by swiveling brass hooks. At center of the lid is plain rectangular escutcheon. The exterior of the box shows moderate wear.… (30-2264) Learn More »

SCARCE MODEL 1841 SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET, DATED 1844

SCARCE MODEL 1841 SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET, DATED 1844

Model 1841 Cadet Musket was produced at Springfield Armory between 1844 and 1845.  This is one of only 450 of these weapons produced. Intended for the Corps of Cadets at West Point. This is a .57… (1000-138) Learn More »

$6,800.00
Originally $8,500.00

CONFEDERATE CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET

CONFEDERATE CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET

This weapon is a single shot, muzzle loading, .69 caliber smoothbore musket manufactured at the US armory in Springfield. Originally produced as a flintlock it was converted to percussion by the… (1000-114) Learn More »

$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00

PROMOTION CERTIFICATE - CORPORAL GEORGE W. THOMPSON, CO. “K”, 21ST KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

PROMOTION CERTIFICATE - CORPORAL GEORGE W. THOMPSON, CO. “K”, 21ST KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

Dated January 24, 1865, Huntsville, AL. Pre-printed form/ “To all who shall see these presents, greeting:” This certificate promotes George W. Thompson to the rank of corporal in Co. “K”, 21st… (998-470) Learn More »

$65.00
Originally $95.00

REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE COAT BUTTON

REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE COAT BUTTON

FD4A.  BM: “R & W ROBINSON / EXTRA RICH”.  [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (998-1085) Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $250.00

90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) SHARPS “SPORTING RIFLE” CARTRIDGE

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 »

FANTASTIC QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG ARMED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

FANTASTIC QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF YOUNG ARMED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

Image is a full standing view of a young Confederate soldier standing at the position of “attention” with his Enfield musket and fixed bayonet. The subject wears a dark kepi with gold tinted side… (2021-1171) Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH KNIFE

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH KNIFE

Waist-up view of a young Confederate wearing a dark forage cap and a light-colored nine button shell jacket with high collar and cloth epaulettes. The subject also wears a leather waistbelt with a… (2021-1170) Learn More »

PHOTO OF VETERANS AT 1938 75th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG

PHOTO OF VETERANS AT 1938 75th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG

Approximately 1,870 Union and Confederate veterans gathered for the 75th Anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg in what would be known as the ‘the last’ large scale gathering.  Tent villages… (224-624) Learn More »

WIRE PHOTO OF 1949 PARADE - LAST GAR ENCAMPMENT

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 »

WIRE PHOTO OF 1936 VETERANS' PARADE, WASHINGTON DC

WIRE PHOTO OF 1936 VETERANS' PARADE, WASHINGTON DC

Pictured here at the 69th National GAR Encampment held in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a group of former drummer boys from Wichita, Kansas.  The image is black and white an original wire photo.  It is… (224-621) Learn More »

1936 VETERANS PARADE, WASHINGTON DC

1936 VETERANS PARADE, WASHINGTON DC

Pictured here are four Union veterans marching in Washington DC for the 70th National GAR encampment.  Present marching in the parade were less than 700 GAR members. Pictured left to right are G. H… (224-620) Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE: FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA, ESTABLISHED 1870

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

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 »

60-BORE (~.44 CALIBER) SHARPS CARTRIDGE, GOMEZ & MILLS PATENT

60-BORE (~.44 CALIBER) SHARPS CARTRIDGE, GOMEZ & MILLS PATENT

Here is a very rare 60-Bore Sharps cartridge with a multi-groove bullet by Gomez and Mills. This cartridge is in fine condition. The paper is crisp, and you can clearly see where another cartridge… (1212-85) Learn More »

AUSTRIAN MODEL 1867 WERNDL BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

AUSTRIAN MODEL 1867 WERNDL BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

The drawn bayonet meas. approx. 28.25 inches long from point to pommel. The bright blade meas. 23.00 inches with a 15.00 inch unstopped central fuller. One side of the ricasso bears the Austrian crest… (490-4163) Learn More »

BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF WORLD WAR TWO 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER GENERAL CLARENCE R. HUEBNER - THE MEMOIRS OF FIELD-MARSHALL MONTGOMERY

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

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

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


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RARE COLLECTION OF NINE ALBUMEN PHOTOS OF FORT MORGAN IN 1864

Offered here is a wonderful lot of nine mounted photographs recorded around Fort Morgan following the Battle of Mobile Bay. All the photographs are pasted to plain card-stock mounts, each measuring 9.5” x 7.75”. Each mount features printed… (2025-1889). Learn More »

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