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SOMERSET COUNTY MAINE VETERANS RIBBON, COL. DYER ESTATE 15th MAINE

SOMERSET COUNTY MAINE VETERANS RIBBON, COL. DYER ESTATE 15th MAINE

Blue silk ribbon with black lettering for the Somerset Veterans Association meeting of April 1883 with a small American eagle perched on a US shield. Slight fading to the lettering. Skowhegan, the… (1097-80) Learn More »

GRENADIER OR ORDNANCE SHOULDER BELT PLATE

GRENADIER OR ORDNANCE SHOULDER BELT PLATE

The flaming bomb was associated in the U.S. military with the Ordnance Department, but comes from a long tradition of the flaming grenade being associated with picked troops detailed to get close… (410-542) Learn More »

BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG / UNITED STATES CHRISTIAN COMMISSION / SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF MARYLAND

BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG / UNITED STATES CHRISTIAN COMMISSION / SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF MARYLAND

Published by Sherwood & Co., Baltimore, MD, 1863.  142 pp., map. In Beige wraps, 5.625” x 9. Exhibits slight wear at the extremities, front cover chipped, rear cover detached. Else VG. Contains… (2020-464) Learn More »

.577 CALIBER ENGLISH ENFIELD PATTERN CARTRIDGE

.577 CALIBER ENGLISH ENFIELD PATTERN CARTRIDGE

Fabricated by Ludlow Brothers of Birmingham, England. Nice display in a 8.25” x 12.25” Riker case. Photocopy of an original wrapper at top with info sheet below, and then the cartridge at the… (M24055) Learn More »

U.S QUARTERMASTER DOCUMENT—"STORES,ETC.”; 29TH & 75TH MASSACHUSETTS

U.S QUARTERMASTER DOCUMENT—"STORES,ETC.”; 29TH & 75TH MASSACHUSETTS

Dated “Long Island, Boston Harbor /December 31, 1863. 2 pp. in ink on pre-printed form, 8” x 10.125”.  Lists quantity of “Boards, Joists, nails, &  Lbs. of Straw turned over to Lieut.… (1041-152) Learn More »

LOT OF THREE POST-WAR MANUALS IDENTIFIED TO GENERAL THOMAS H. RUGER

LOT OF THREE POST-WAR MANUALS IDENTIFIED TO GENERAL THOMAS H. RUGER

Thomas Howard Ruger was born April 2, 1833 in Lima, New York, and moved to Janesville, Wisconsin in 1846. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1854, third in his class of forty-six, and was… (1117-189) Learn More »

CIRCA 1820’S SINGLE GOLD BULLION EPAULETTE

CIRCA 1820’S SINGLE GOLD BULLION EPAULETTE

Oblong shaped epaulette with a body covered in heavy woven gold bullion cloth outlined with two rows of gold dead bullion. One edge is covered in gold sequins arranged in three rows with inverted… (410-544) Learn More »

EARLY SILVER MOUNTED TRAVELER’S OR OFFICER’S FOLDING UTENSIL SET

EARLY SILVER MOUNTED TRAVELER’S OR OFFICER’S FOLDING UTENSIL SET

Early travelers and military officers on campaign carried their own eating utensils as a matter of course. This is a nice folding fork, knife and spoon with black wood handles, silver mounted, and… (172-5566) Learn More »

RELIC M1873 MAYNARD BULLET MOLD

RELIC M1873 MAYNARD BULLET MOLD

Iron bullet mold measures approximately 7 ½” long. Two halves pinned with rivet and has floating sprue cutter. Iron is pitted but not badly; could be “dug” or out of a barn. Still opens and… (1117-238) Learn More »

EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851… (2020-912) Learn More »

EDWIN FORBES PRINT IN ORIGINAL PERIOD FRAME

EDWIN FORBES PRINT IN ORIGINAL PERIOD FRAME

This print is titled “A WATCHED POT NEVER BOILS.” The subject of the print is a young, sleeping, Black boy wearing a forage cap, sack coat and trousers laying on a blanket on the ground. In front… (1100-117) Learn More »

CDV OF THE 19TH CENTURY PRINT “THE ENGLISH GAMEKEEPER”

CDV OF THE 19TH CENTURY PRINT “THE ENGLISH GAMEKEEPER”

Image is a CDV view of a work of art titled “THE ENGLISH GAMEKEEPER” done by Richard Ansdell. Image shows the gamekeeper with his trusty dogs standing by a pile of dead game birds and deer. Image… (894-82) Learn More »

$28.00
Originally $35.00

FULL STANDING VIEW OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN G. PARKE IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

FULL STANDING VIEW OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN G. PARKE IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

CDV image of Parke wearing a dark civilian suit, light shirt and dark tie. The General is posed with his arms by his side. He wears dark gloves and in his right hand he holds a light slouch hat. Image… (1097-254) Learn More »

SEATED VIEW OF MAJOR GEORGE WALLACE MURPHY OF THE COMMISSARY DEPARTMENT

SEATED VIEW OF MAJOR GEORGE WALLACE MURPHY OF THE COMMISSARY DEPARTMENT

In this CDV Murphy is shown seated wearing a dark civilian suit, white shirt and dark bowtie. Image has very good clarity and contrast. Paper and mount are also very good. Bottom of mount has… (2020-787) Learn More »

$40.00
Originally $50.00

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR CUSTARD GLASS JARDINIERE

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR CUSTARD GLASS JARDINIERE

Very early two-piece custard glass jardiniere has a pedestal base with small vase that sits on the top. Both pieces show a fleur-de-lis design which has been painted in gold gilt. The base has… (M26355) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR KERR REVOLVER HOLSTER ON BELT

CIVIL WAR KERR REVOLVER HOLSTER ON BELT

This is a black leather holster made to accommodate the Kerr revolver. The leather still shows the “profile” of a revolver cylinder. The holster “pocket” measures approximately 9 ¼” along… (1117-97) Learn More »

CDV VIEW OF NEW YORK CITY’S CENTRAL PARK

CDV VIEW OF NEW YORK CITY’S CENTRAL PARK

Horizontal outdoor view of New York City’s famous Central Park. The view is taken from a raised platform or building overlooking the park. The camera position is either along Central Park West or… (801-377) Learn More »

$160.00
Originally $200.00

PAIR OF REGULATION 1851 BUFF EPAULETTES - HORSTMANN MARKED

PAIR OF REGULATION 1851 BUFF EPAULETTES - HORSTMANN MARKED

These buff cloth epaulettes are in very good condition with only light surface dirt from age and storage throughout. There is no damage of any kind. The body of each is covered in a buff colored cloth… (410-546) Learn More »

EARLY BASEBALL CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPH OF “HENRY KLUNK 2ND BASEMAN B.B.B. CLUB”

EARLY BASEBALL CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPH OF “HENRY KLUNK 2ND BASEMAN B.B.B. CLUB”

When we first discovered this image we suspected it was an early baseball player. When we searched the internet we found the exact same image identified as above. It has the same pose and… (801-512) Learn More »

$520.00
Originally $650.00

ANTIQUE POLICEMAN’S RATTLE / WHISTLE USED AT MASONIC LODGE

ANTIQUE POLICEMAN’S RATTLE / WHISTLE USED AT MASONIC LODGE

Handmade wooden rattles, also known as clackers and battle alarms due to their LOUD clacking sound, were mostly used in the early military. Typically associated with a call to arms on warships, these… (1117-144) Learn More »

1905 DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO GAR ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT “REPRESENTATIVE” BADGE

1905 DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO GAR ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT “REPRESENTATIVE” BADGE

Red, white & blue silk ribbon attached to pinback celluloid bar at top. Overall measures 7” x 2”. Gold lettering on ribbon reads, “ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT / DEPT. OF NEW MEXICO / G. A. R. /… (2020-1176) Learn More »

RICHMOND WHIG NEWSPAPER, DATED APRIL 20, 1865 – LINCOLN ASSASSINATION

RICHMOND WHIG NEWSPAPER, DATED APRIL 20, 1865 – LINCOLN ASSASSINATION

Vol. 1—no. 15. 8 pp., 4 columns. Exhibits fold-marks, and small center fold-line chip; lightly soiled and yellowed, but entirely legible; completely intact but semi- fragile, and should be handled… (801-71) Learn More »

$716.00
Originally $895.00

SILVER SHIELD STYLE ID BADGE BELONGING TO DAVID DONNER OF CO. K, 3rd NJ VOLS.

SILVER SHIELD STYLE ID BADGE BELONGING TO DAVID DONNER OF CO. K, 3rd NJ VOLS.

This small patriotic shield badge measures just shy of one inch long by ¾ of an inch wide. The badge itself is quite thin and is missing its pin-back latch. The engraving is legible; however there is… (M26066) Learn More »

19th CENTURY DRAFTING SET

19th CENTURY DRAFTING SET

Drafting tools in original sharkskin case. Case is sturdy, but top is missing from the hinged lid. Interior is still lined in the original paper and has several sections into which rulers and… (801-138) Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

DR. I. NEWTON'S BITTERS LABEL

DR. I. NEWTON'S BITTERS LABEL

Nice, original label for Dr. I. Newton's Bitters calls it, "A Pleasant Cordial Stomach Bitter", helpful for, "bilious affections, dyspepsia, histeria, nervous disorders, worms, diarrhoea, disorders… (L15631) Learn More »

BROADFOOT REPRINTS OF “THE SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS” – VARIOUS VOLUMES

BROADFOOT REPRINTS OF “THE SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS” – VARIOUS VOLUMES

Each volume is in like new condition and meas. approx. 6.00 x 9.25 inches. Books are very clean both inside and out. Bindings are excellent. These volumes are an excellent source of information on the… (956-53) Learn More »

KRAUS REPRINTS OF “THE SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS” – VARIOUS VOLUMES

KRAUS REPRINTS OF “THE SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS” – VARIOUS VOLUMES

Each volume is in like new condition and meas. approx. 6.00 x 9.25 inches. Books are very clean both inside and out. Bindings are excellent. These volumes are an excellent source of information on the… (956-54) Learn More »

BRASS BULLET MOLD FOR “PICKET” TYPE BULLET

BRASS BULLET MOLD FOR “PICKET” TYPE BULLET

Scissor-type mold made of brass. Casts a .44 caliber “picket” or “sugarloaf” style of bullet with rounded base. Measures 6 ½” overall. Brass has a blotchy, dark patina. … (1117-234) Learn More »

THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH VA 50 CENT NOTE OCTOBER 29, 1862

THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH VA 50 CENT NOTE OCTOBER 29, 1862

This has a “50 cents” note in vignette at center. Serial number 4431. Dated Oct. 29, 1862. This note has a plain back. (ws) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (286-914) Learn More »

SMALL PATTERN 1839 OVAL BELT PLATE

SMALL PATTERN 1839 OVAL BELT PLATE

The face of this plate is mostly clean with a good strong “US” stamping. Lower right edge has two small dings. Face also has some scattered spots of oxidation. Reverse has the single arrow hook… (1110-25) Learn More »

MEMBERSHIP BADGE FOR THE GRAND ARMY CLUB, MASSACHUSETTS BRANCH

MEMBERSHIP BADGE FOR THE GRAND ARMY CLUB, MASSACHUSETTS BRANCH

Top bar has white enameled center with “GRAND ARMY CLUB” in gold. Original pin is on reverse. Red, white and blue ribbon has a circular medal drop with a blue enameled center with Massachusetts… (595-1288) Learn More »

LARGE OVAL FRAMED FULL-PLATE TINTYPE OF VERMONT BRIGADE DRUMMER NELSON L. BAXTER WHO DIED OF DISEASE

LARGE OVAL FRAMED FULL-PLATE TINTYPE OF VERMONT BRIGADE DRUMMER NELSON L. BAXTER WHO DIED OF DISEASE

Full-plate tintype identified as Drummer Nelson L. Baxter of Company F, 5th Vermont Infantry. This wonderful image shows 16 or 17-year-old Baxter posed as if ready to play his drum. He wears a dark… (1117-91) Learn More »

LOT OF SEVEN LEAD TWO SIDED SOLDIERS

LOT OF SEVEN LEAD TWO SIDED SOLDIERS

The age of these lead soldiers is not certain. From the condition of the paint they appear to be more recent restrikes of an old pattern but we do not know for sure. The lot comes from a local… (903-35) Learn More »

ENGLISH PERCUSSION CAP PACK

ENGLISH PERCUSSION CAP PACK

This is a “pulp bag” of percussion caps as manufactured at the Royal Laboratory at Woolwich, England. Each pack was to contain 15 copper percussion caps.  Packages are full of caps and twisted… (M25673) Learn More »

1870’S BRASS CLIPPED CORNER PLATE WITH LARGE “1” AT CENTER

1870’S BRASS CLIPPED CORNER PLATE WITH LARGE “1” AT CENTER

Plate meas. approx. 2.25 x 3.50. It is made of slightly convex sheet brass with clipped corners. A white metal number “1” is attached by iron loops passing through the brass and being held by thin… (1110-30) Learn More »

1870’S BRASS CLIPPED CORNER PLATE

1870’S BRASS CLIPPED CORNER PLATE

Plate meas. approx. 2.25 x 3.50. It is made of slightly convex sheet brass with clipped corners. Reverse has a thin bar along one edge for attaching to a belt and a narrow tongue. Item has some light… (1110-27) Learn More »

WAR PAPERS: THE MAINE COMMANDERY.  [MOLLUS] — ID’D TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER [COL. 15TH MAINE]

WAR PAPERS: THE MAINE COMMANDERY. [MOLLUS] — ID’D TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER [COL. 15TH MAINE]

2 vols. Published by the Thurston Print, Portland, Me, 1898. Owner book stamp, front eps (both volumes): “Isaac Dyer/ Skowhegan..Me.” 350, 352 pp., maps. In blue glazed cloth w/gilt embossed… (1097-42) Learn More »

LS, MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS, U.S.A.

LS, MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS, U.S.A.

Dated “Headquarters, Department of the gulf/ New Orleans, Feb. 4, 1864. From Gen. Banks to “Col. Isaac Dyer/ 15th Maine Volunteers.” 1 page, in ink, on lined Department letterhead, 7.75 x… (1097-171) Learn More »

WAIST-UP CDV OF WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT

WAIST-UP CDV OF WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT

Image shows Bryant with a long flowing white beard in a dark suit jacket and light vest. Clarity and contrast are good. Paper and mount are also good. Bottom center of the mount has a modern blue ink… (1097-240) Learn More »

STANDING VIEW OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL FROM A BRADY NEGATIVE

STANDING VIEW OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL FROM A BRADY NEGATIVE

Lowell is shown standing leaning on a table. He wears a dark civilian suit and a heavy dark overcoat with fur lining. Image is clear with excellent contrast. Mount and paper are good. Bottom of mount… (1097-242) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED SWORD BELT OF SERGEANT SOLOMON ASHLINE 118th NEW YORK, CAPTURED AT SECOND FAIR OAKS 1864

IDENTIFIED SWORD BELT OF SERGEANT SOLOMON ASHLINE 118th NEW YORK, CAPTURED AT SECOND FAIR OAKS 1864

This regulation buff leather sword belt is near mint condition. The leather is supple and has a nice overall brown tone that is common in black buff accoutrements, which oxidized quickly from iron in… (172-5551) Learn More »

$2,250.00
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ORIGINAL 1864 TRAVELLER’S POCKET MAP OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

ORIGINAL 1864 TRAVELLER’S POCKET MAP OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Titled, “Map of the City of Washington: Established as the Permanent Seat of Government of the United States of America 1864,” this foldout map of Washington, D.C. features street names and block… (1097-98) Learn More »

COLORFUL CITY OF BOSTON DONATION RECEIPT, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR OF "THE BARCLAYS OF BOSTON"

COLORFUL CITY OF BOSTON DONATION RECEIPT, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR OF "THE BARCLAYS OF BOSTON"

Very decorative preprinted receipt from the city of Boston given to a Samuel William Trench for a donation “FOR THE SOLDIERS WHO LEAVE BOSTON UNDER THE REQUISITION OF THE PRESEIDENT OF THE UNITED… (L15630) Learn More »

INK ID FULL STANDING VIEW OF 49TH PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER WOUNDED AT SPOTSYLVANIA

INK ID FULL STANDING VIEW OF 49TH PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER WOUNDED AT SPOTSYLVANIA

CDV is of Abraham T. Hilands standing by a table and chair posed in front of a balustrade and a painted pastoral backdrop. He wears a dark kepi with an embroidered infantry hunting horn with… (286-800) Learn More »

PAIR OF BRASS OFFICER’S STYLE BOX SPURS BY MAXWELL

PAIR OF BRASS OFFICER’S STYLE BOX SPURS BY MAXWELL

The term “box” spur is derived from the use of small metal box inlet into the heel of a boot into which the central metal prong between the side bars of the spur is inserted and held by a spring… (160-26) Learn More »

LEATHER SLING FOR USE ON AK-47 OR SKS

LEATHER SLING FOR USE ON AK-47 OR SKS

Sling dates from the 1950’s or 60’s and is made of brown leather that is in excellent condition. One end has a loop of brown leather held in place by a stud while the opposite end has a “D”… (2020-122) Learn More »

GENERAL ORDERS AFFECTING THE VOLUNTEER FORCE

GENERAL ORDERS AFFECTING THE VOLUNTEER FORCE

Published by the Government Printing Office, Washington, 1862. 214 pp., fldg. tables. In black blind-stamped buckram, 5.5 x 7.5,” w/gilt spine lettering.  Exhibits light wear at the extremities.… (1097-40) Learn More »

FRONTIER SCOUT - FORT RICE, D.T. [DAKOTA TERRITORY], OCTOBER 12, 1865 - PUBLISHED FOR “GALVANIZED YANKEES” OF THE 1ST U.S.V REGT.

FRONTIER SCOUT - FORT RICE, D.T. [DAKOTA TERRITORY], OCTOBER 12, 1865 - PUBLISHED FOR “GALVANIZED YANKEES” OF THE 1ST U.S.V REGT.

Vol. 1—15. Editor, Capt. E.G. Adams, Publisher Lieut. C.H. Champney. 4 pp., 12.5 x 8,” 3 columns. Exhibits fold-marks, w/yellowing along fold-lines, and two slight inward tears along right… (1097-216) Learn More »

FRONTIER SCOUT—FORT RICE, D.T. [DAKOTA TERRITORY], AUGUST 24, 1865— PUBLISHED FOR GALVANIZED YANKEES OF THE 1ST U.S.V. REGT.

FRONTIER SCOUT—FORT RICE, D.T. [DAKOTA TERRITORY], AUGUST 24, 1865— PUBLISHED FOR GALVANIZED YANKEES OF THE 1ST U.S.V. REGT.

Vol. 1—No. 11. Editor, Capt. E.G. Adams, publisher Lieut. C.H. Champney.  4 pp., 12.5 x 8”, 3 columns. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG plus. This extremely scarce Civil War/Frontier army newspaper… (1097-215) Learn More »

INCIDENTS OF THE WAR VIEW OF BEAUREGARD’S HEADQUARTERS AT BULL RUN MISLABELED BY PHOTOGRAPHER AS THE FARNHOLD HOUSE AND BATTERY #1 AT YORKTOWN

INCIDENTS OF THE WAR VIEW OF BEAUREGARD’S HEADQUARTERS AT BULL RUN MISLABELED BY PHOTOGRAPHER AS THE FARNHOLD HOUSE AND BATTERY #1 AT YORKTOWN

Image shows a large two-story house viewed from the end of its tree and bush lined driveway. The house as a chimney at each end with five windows across the top floor and two on each side of a porch… (1097-237) Learn More »


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REGIMENTAL COLOR OF THE 197TH PENNSYLVANIA - “THIRD COAL EXCHANGE REGIMENT” - LIKELY BY EVANS AND HASSALL, PHILADELPHIA

This regimental color is pictured in Volume 2, p.496, of Advance the Colors where it is noted as the only extant flag of the 197th Pennsylvania, one of six Pennsylvania infantry regiments, numbered 192 to 197, raised to help repel the Confederate… (1179-025). Learn More »

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