Original
printed General Order #25 dated May 25, 1861.
In this General Order one surgeon and one
assistant surgeon is to be assigned to each
Regiment.--$25.
General
Order #19 issued November 1, 1861. The
gist of this General Order is Major General
George B. McClellan assuming command of the US
Forces.--$25.
Printed
General Order #80 issued from Richmond,
Virginia, on June 29, 1865. In this
General Order all hospitals, both Union and
Confederate, used during the Civil War were to
be turned over to be used by the Freedmen's
Bureau.--$25
Original
Civil War newspaper, "The Burlington Times",
Friday morning, January 13, 1865, from
Burlington, Vermont. Lots of interesting
content including advertisements for
everything from Cherokee Indian medicines to
rifles and the best undertaker in town.
Several of the medicines are secret Cherokee
potions. It sounds like Cherokee pills
will pretty much cure whatever ails you.--$35.
Civil
War date legal document dated January 30,
1865. In this document, Andrew Payne of
Wilson County, Tennessee, is claiming to hold
a note on Edward Patton for the amount of $14.
The real problem here is that the $14 note had
been due for almost a year, and Andrew Payne
was unable to locate the note but did have
witnesses to attest that was the case.
It appears the ruling was that Edward Patton
owed Andrew Payne $14.--$20.
Excellent
condition, unused, Federal Patriotic cover
picturing an Eagle perched on a shield marked,
"Union".--$38.
Excellent
condition, unused Confederate States of
America Treasury document. This document
has the Confederate "droop wing" Eagle
embossed in the upper right corner.--$45.
Absolutely
beautiful condition UNUSED Confederate
Postal cover with the "STARS AND BARS"
CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG in full
color in the upper left corner, and am
including an original Confederate blue Jeff
Davis postal stamp to display with the
Confederate cover. Now, all you need
to do is address it, and take it down to
your "LOCAL CONFEDERATE POST OFFICE" !!! and
mail it !!!--$225.
Very
nice display containing a total of four
Confederate postal stamps. Two of the
stamps are 10 cent stamps and remain attached
together, and two of the stamps are
Jefferson Davis 5 cent stamps, and one has a a
partial post mark. All four Confederate
stamps and glass display case --$89.
Absolutely
beautiful condition UNUSED Confederate Postal
cover with the "STARS AND BARS" CONFEDERATE
FIRST NATIONAL FLAG in full color in the upper
left corner, and am including an original
Confederate blue Jeff Davis postal stamp to
display with the Confederate cover. Now,
all you need to do is address it, and take it
down to your "LOCAL CONFEDERATE POST OFFICE"
!!! and mail it !!!--$225.
"EXTREMELY
RARE" - Postal cover "SELF - ADDRESSED" by
Alexander Stephens (GA. Congressman AND Vice
President of the Confederacy) to his younger
half-brother Col. Linton Stephens who would
later become "Lt. Col." Linton Stephens
commanding the 15th GA. Inf. during the Civil
War. This cover is dated Feb. 3, 1851.
Alexander Stephen's signature alone often
sells for $200. or more. This is a very
cool item from "numerous" standpoints.--$195.
"1860"
dated Tax Document from Frederick Co, VA
listing all the things that you were taxed for
including Land Tax, State Levy, County Levy,
Parrish Levy, Personal Property, AND # of
SLAVES TAX !!!--$45.
This
is a short Confederate order directing that
$6. be paid to Emeline Pathson, whose husband
was a member of the 15th VA REGT - C.S.A. and
is dated Sept. 14th, 1863. The order
doesn't say "why" she is to receive this
payment ??--$38.
Very
nice condition, original 8 - page New York
Tribune newspaper. This newspaper is
dated Tuesday, December 6, 1864, and has
updates from all the different armies around
the country including General Thomas and
General Schofield at the Battle of Franklin,
TN. on November 30, 1864. This extensive
newspaper has tons of interesting
reading.--$35.
Quite
rare, 1838 date, State of Connecticut Militia
Tactics Manual. This manual was
published by Case, Tiffany, and Burnham in
East Hartford, CT, October 10, 1837. The
manual remains in good, complete condition and
would have been regulations during the Mexican
War.--$75.
Original
Civil War newspaper, the "Boston Evening
Transcript", for Wednesday, February 26, 1862.
In this issue, "The Surrender of Nashville is
Confirmed". Some reports out of
Nashville say that the Rebels intend to make
another stand at Murfreesboro (which, of
course, proved to be exactly correct).
There is lots of interesting reading in this
newspaper, including some very interesting
ads. One ad says, "Oysters - Those who
would indulge in the luxury of Oysters should
visit the establishment of Atwoods, where will
be found the finest flavored bivalves ever
brought into this city. Arrived this day
from the richest beds in Maryland."
Hours and hours of very interesting
reading.--$38.
Beautiful
condition pair of GAR and UCV postcards.
Both are very colorful and in excellent
condition.--$25. for both.
Nice
condition, actually used and postmarked,
Federal Patriotic cover mailed to Mrs. Nancy
Clark in Mercer County, Ohio. Postmarked
US 3 cent stamp intact.--$25.
Very
pretty condition Scott #11 Confederate blue 10
cent stamp. This is an unissued stamp
and remain in perfect condition with bright,
vivid color.--$38.
1949
- 1955 UNITED STATES 30 cent Robert E. Lee
Postal stamp. This is a nice condition,
unused stamp. Can you imagine this stamp
in circulation today!!!--$20.
Quite
rare to find, original 1861 printing of the
tactics manual, "Handbook for Active Service"
consisting of practical instructions in
campaign duties, by Egbert L. Viele, printed
in New York by D. Van Nostrand, 192 Broadway -
1861. The manual remains in complete
condition with the original front and back
covers. The covers have become
disattached, and the leather backstrap is
missing. The manual would be a great
candidate to be restored by one of the book
restorationists. This is one you hardly
ever see.--$48.
Excellent
condition, red 2-cent Andrew Jackson
Confederate Postal stamp. This example
is uncanceled and in near mint
condition.--$75.
Civil
War Era postal cover addressed to Emil
Peterson. Emil was a member of Co. '"I",
2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was
wounded at the Battle of Bull Run, Virginia,
on 7-21-1861. He was discharged due to
his wounds on 9-24-1861.--$45.
Excellent
condition, unused, Union Patriotic cover
picturing a cannon smoking from both the
muzzle and the vent having just been fired.
The American Flag is standing alongside with
the slogan, "The Federal Union, it must be
preserved". Artillery covers are more
rare to come by than many others.--$48.
Extremely
ornate, United States of America official
Presidential Pardon to Thomas A. Hardy bearing
the date November 12, 1865. The document
lists as "location" Greenville, North
Carolina, which was where the Confederate Army
of Tennessee surrendered. This document
remains in excellent condition and has the
original Department of State Seal
intact.--$250.
Original
autograph of Brigadier General Thomas Gamble
Pitcher. General Pitcher attended United
States Military Academy and served honorably
along with General Lee and others in the
Mexican War. He was in numerous battles
during the Civil War and was severely wounded
at Cedar Mountain. After the Civil War,
General Pitcher served as Superintendent of
the United States Military Academy and is
buried at Arlington National Cemetery.--$125.
1860
dated, Civil War Era book entitled
The Marriage Guide.
This book puts most current manuals to shame.
It is 467 pages long with tons of
illustrations. Too bad I didn't have
this book about 50 years ago! Some other
Civil War Era books from Dr. Hollick include,
The Matrons Manual
of Mid-Wifery, The Diseases of Woman, A
Popular Treatise on Venereal Diseases,
as well as several others. You won't
often get a chance to own "this
book"!!!--$150.
Excellent
condition, Civil War postal cover with
cancelled 3 cent Civil War stamp. The
envelope is postmarked, "Alexandria, Virginia,
February 3, 1862" and is addressed to Mifs.
Ella M. Stone, East Berkshire, Vermont.--$45.
Turn
of the century stereo card of Round Top at
Gettysburg. This card was produced by
Mumper & Co., No.25 Baltimore St., Gettysburg,
PA. This is the company located in
Gettysburg that produced many different views
of Gettysburg.--$55.SOLD
Civil
War date, published Union song entitled, "We
Are for the Union (As Sung by our
Volunteers)". It remains in excellent
condition and would be a very nice addition to
a "camp scene" display.--$45.
1862
date, stamped and postmarked postal cover from
the Watervliet Arsenal in New York. The
cover remains in perfect condition with stamp
intact.--$35.
Excellent
condition, unused, Union Patriotic cover.
This cover has a flying Union Flag with a
4-line Patriotic poem beneath the flag.--$45.
Original
Confederate States of America $100 Loan Bond.
This bond is serial number 2479. It was
professionally framed by the Frame & Art
Gallery in Franklin, Tennessee. It has
acid-free matting and light filtering glass.
This is ready to hang in your den or relic
room.--$275. (which is about what it cost to
frame it)
Very
nice condition "Pay Roll" for Co. "C" - 6th
Reg't MO. State Militia Cavalry. It is
dated Aug. 9, 1862. MO. Cavalry
artifacts are scarce to come by !! There
are several extra pages of research on the
listed soldiers.--$95.
Very
nice autograph from Federal Major General
Charles Pelot Summerall. General
Summerall lived from 1867 until 1955. He
is best known for being President of "The
Citadel" in Charleston, S.C. from 1931 until
1953. You very seldom see his autograph
offered.--$38.
Excellent
condition unused Federal Patriotic cover.
This one has the logo "Jeff Davis On the
March" and in bright red ink pictures Jeff
Davis trying to escape at the end of the Civil
War.--$48.
Very
nice condition, original February 20, 1863,
Confederate $500 loan bond. This bond
pictures President Jefferson Davis and the
South Carolina Palmetto tree. The last
coupon clipped was January 1, 1865, and the
remainder are intact on the bond.--$150.
Excellent
condition, unused, Union Patriotic cover
picturing cannons and with the slogan, "Stand
to your guns." Artillery covers are more
rare to come by than many others.--$48.
Excellent
condition, Union, original unused, "Patriotic"
cover. This cover pictures the 36-star
American Flag in the upper left, and under the
Flag is written, "Stand by the Flag!"--$45.
Excellent
condition, unused, Union Patriotic cover.
This cover features the American Flag with 34
stars and the slogan, "Obey the laws and
support the Constitution of the United
States."--$48.
Collection
of quality reproduced Civil War documents and
currency. There are a total of 23 items
in a nice folding storage box. These
were published by Chronicle Books a number of
years ago.--$25.
Beautiful
condition unused Federal Patriotic cover.
On the cover is a blue shield with white
stars, and the Bible verse "Fear Not Abram, I
am thy SHIELD, and thy exceeding great
reward." Gen XV - 1"--$45.
Really
pretty Union Patriotic Cover showing a Federal
soldier kissing his babies as he headed off
for war. Nice, bright colors.--$45.
Beautiful
condition, Civil War "Reunion Era" Patriotic
Cover. These are actually pretty rare to
come by as they held communications about
upcoming GAR Reunions. This one is in
excellent condition.--$28.
Very
nice condition, original 1888 regimental
history for the 84th Regiment Ohio Volunteer
Infantry. This regimental history was
written by A. R. Howbert who was a chaplain
with the unit. I don't think this
regimental was ever reprinted, so this is
likely your only chance to get a copy.
In thumbing through this regimental history, I
saw several camps that are not likely
documented anywhere else.--$95.
Nice
condition, 1861 date, 2-volume set of Lt.
Colonel W. J. Hardee's Rifle and Infantry Tactics -
published by J. O. Griffith and Co., 1861,
Nashville, Tennessee. Both volumes
remain in good, stable condition and show
clear evidence of actually being carried.
This two volume set of tactics was carried by
David Creger of the 51st Ohio Volunteer
Infantry. Interestingly, the 51st Ohio
Volunteer Infantry was in line of battle here
at the Battle of Stones River during the
famous Breckinridge's charge. In this
charge, it is believed that over 1800
Confederates died in 60 minutes. This is
a very historic little set of tactic
manuals.--$450.SOLD
Original
September 23, 1864, Special Order #149.
In this order, the 2nd Massachusetts Artillery
was relieved from duty from an earlier
order.--$48.
May
31, 1863 date, inventory listing of
Quartermaster stores received by the Medical
Department at Young's Point, Louisiana.
The document lists having received one
horse-drawn ambulance, two harness sets, ten
"spawz" (spades we think), and two axes.
These were received by J. E. Quider - Surgeon
USA.--$75.
Seldom
seen, unused Civil War Patriotic cover for the
“State of
Oregon”.
This cover is maker marked, “Upham – 310 Chestnut St.
Phila.”--$48.
Quite
rare to come by -- Beautiful military
commission from the governor of the State of
New York to Henry C. Roome as "Lieutenant
Colonel" of the 89 Reg. New York Infantry.
The interesting thing is that this Commission
is dated May 15, 1865, AFTER THE END OF THE
WAR, but perfect to receive a pension (with an
extremely LOW RISK of being injured or killed
!!) Really nice frameable New York
Commission.--$125.
Excellent
3 Volume "Battlefields - Commanders - and
Fighting Men" reference book series.
Almost all the pictures of relics are in color
and are crystal clear. I now use this
set of reference books as much or more than
any in my library. These are the
original "hardbacks".--$95. for the set of
three
Very
Rare !! First Printing of "CIVIL WAR
PROJECTILES II (With Supplement).
It remains in "Like New" condition !!--$85.
This is a SUPER Reference Book !!
1984
reprint of the 1906 Confederate Operations in Canada and New York,
by John W. Headley. Although the book is
entitled Confederate
Operations in Canada and New York,
there are actually in-depth descriptions of
operations all through the South. This
is a very interesting reference book.--$48.
Confederate
States of America newspaper. This is the
"Daily Journal" out of Wilmington, North
Carolina, for Tuesday, July 30, 1861.
Some of the advertisements are the most fun.
Of particular interest is a service offered by
"Dr. Johnson".--$95.
Excellent
condition, unused, Federal Patriotic cover.
This is a colorful cover picturing a Zouave
with red pants and the motto, "Through
Baltimore".--$45.
This
is a very touching "UDC" grouping of four
pieces - (2) documents, and (2) photographs -
all celebrating the "100 year anniversary" of
the birth of Confederate General A. G.
Jenkins. Gen. Jenkins was killed at
Dublin Station, Virginia on May 21, 1864 at
the very young age of 33 years. The
photographs were taken Nov. 30, 1930.
General Jenkins was born Nov. 30, 1830.--$50.
for all
Original
Civil War Soldier's
Hymn Book distributed by "The United
States Christian Commission". This book
shows lots of wear and was without question
actually carried. It has even had some
Civil War Era stitching repair to the binding
area. These were extensively distributed
and carried by many soldiers both US and
CS.--$195.
Very
nice condition and quite colorful, unused
original, Union Patriotic cover. This
cover pictures a soldier, with his sword
drawn, standing alongside a 34-star American
Flag. The colors remain bright and
vivid.--$35.
Very
pretty condition Scott #12 blue 10 cent
CONFEDERATE postal stamp. This one
appears to be a perfect unused example.--$25.SOLD
Extremely
rare and in very nice condition, Confederate
Tactics manual published in 1861.
According to the family, we believe this
manual belonged to Capt. Joseph M. Peacher,
Co. E, 49th Tennessee Infantry. Capt.
Peacher was captured at Fort Henry and was
confined at Johnson's Island Federal Prison.
The manual was published by J. W. Randolph,
121 Main St., Richmond, Virginia, 1861.
In almost 50 years, this is the only
Confederate Manual by this publisher that I
have ever had.--$850.SOLD
One
page Civil War letter written January 15,
1863, from "Camp near Moscow, Tennessee".
In this letter, Captain Joseph Chugman, who
was commanding Company A of the 46th Illinois
Volunteer Infantry, documents the destruction
of excess baggage and unserviceable equipment.
This letter is written in brown quill ink and
is light and hard to read in areas.--$45.
Scott
#1 Confederate Jefferson Davis 5 cent postage
stamp, crisp color, and very nice condition
overall. The stamp is postmarked
Wilmington, North Carolina.--$95.
New
condition, Echoes of
Glory, Volume "Arms and Equipment of the
Confederacy". This is a superb
reference book published in 1992 by Time Life
Books and has literally hundreds of beautiful
color close-ups of Confederate artifacts.
This book is 311 pages of crisp, close-up
color photographs, and the colors in the
photographs are precisely true and accurate to
the artifacts. This is a wonderful book
to have.--$25.
Excellent
reference book,
Confederate Presentation & Inscribed Swords
and Revolvers, by Daniel D. Hartzler.
This is an extremely helpful reference book
clearly showing the engraving and inscription
style on numerous Confederate weapons.--$45.
If
you Relic hunt, or are a Battle Of Stones
River student of history - YOU MUST HAVE A SET
OF VOLUME 20 -- PARTS 1 AND 2 of the "Official
Records of the War of the Rebellion". I
have literally recovered multi-thousands of
Civil War Artifacts from this set of books.
There may not be the amount of artifacts here
at Stones River that there once was, but there
are still relics to be found.--$79. For The
Set
Nice
condition cancelled second pattern US Postal
stamp of the American Civil War dating 1861
and 1862.--$38.
Very
pretty condition Scott #11 Confederate blue 10
cent stamp. This is a rare "page edge"
Stamp with nice detail and bright, vivid
color.--$38.
This
is the "GENERAL INDEX" of the Official Records
of the "War of the Rebellion". It is the
1971 reprint by the National Historic Society.
I, personally, find this to be one of the more
"research useful" books in the entire 128 vol.
set. It is hard to come by loose.--$45.
REALLY
NICE, Civil War Era, "Philopena Album" which
is, in redneck terms, a "Civil War Era
Autograph Album". The album belonged to
a young lady named, Sallie "Pierse" (?).
The autograph book runs through a good many
years ranging from pre-Civil War to during the
Civil War (with a few soldier's entries), and
continues on to the post-Civil War years.
The book remains in nice condition with some
poetry and artwork as well as autographs and
well wishes. Two of the soldier's
entries are from the 7th Ohio Volunteer
Cavalry. There are many hours of fun
reading and research to be had with this
artifact.--$375.
Excellent
condition, United Confederate Veteran "Special
Orders No. 27" dated May 7, 1914. This
would be a quality addition to any UCV
collection or display.--$35.
Scott
#1 Confederate Jefferson Davis 5 cent postage
stamp, crisp color, and very nice condition
overall.--$95.
Quite
rare, unissued, Andrew Jackson Confederate Red
two cent postage stamp. This example
remains in near perfect condition.--$75.
One
of the most sought after and useful set of
reference books that are out there. 1)
Confederate Faces,
by William Albaugh 2)
More Confederate
Faces, by William Albaugh, 3)
Even More
Confederate Faces, by Bill Turner.
Confederate Faces
is autographed by William Albaugh.--$395. for
the entire set.
Beautiful
condition, original autograph of Confederate
General N. B. Forrest. This is a clipped
signature.--$895.SOLD
Very
crisp Civil War date purchase document dated
August 14, 1861, by Providence Tool Co. for 16
bars of iron weighing 2,187 pounds. This
iron was very likely going to be used for
producing Providence Tool Co. muskets and
sabers. This would be an excellent
accessory to display with your Providence Tool
musket or saber.--$75.
Child's
illustrated book "The Story of Robert E. Lee",
by Patricia A. Pingry, published out of
Nashville, Tennessee, in 2004.--$6.95
Group
of 4 very nice condition "First Day Issue"
United Confederate Veteran stamped, and
Postmarked Postal covers. Two of them
are for THE LAST United Confederate Veteran
Reunion in 1951, and one is for the 100 year
anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness,
postmarked May 5, 1964, and one is for the 7th
anniversary of the fight between the Monitor
and the Merrimac. It is postmarked March
9, 1937. All four for --$65.SOLD
Very
rare signature with rank of Rear Admiral Hiram
Paulding. Admiral Paulding had a very
distinguished Naval career with one of his
crowning achievements the design and
construction of the "USS Monitor". This
is an autograph that you rarely see offered
for sale.--$195.SOLD*
Very
pretty condition Confederate Postal cover with
nice "cancelled" Confederate "10 cent" stamp.
The cover is addressed to "Abingdon,
VA.".--$125.
Beautiful
condition, September 3, 1862, Confederate
cover that is dated, postmarked, and stamped.
This cover was postmarked "September 4, 1862",
in Savannah, Georgia. The stamp is an
excellent condition, 10 cent, CS Blue Hoyer &
Ludwig. The cover is address to H. A.
Crane, Esq. in Marietta, Georgia. This
is an exceptionally nice addressed, stamped,
and postmarked Confederate postal
cover.--$150.
Excellent
condition, Confederate postal cover addressed
to Miss Henry Moore, Greenville Courthouse,
South Carolina. The cover has two blue
Jeff Davis 5 cent stamps with a crisp
Greenville, South Carolina postmark.
This is an excellent quality Confederate
postal cover with stamps and postmark.--$125.
Quite
rare signature of Union General Montgomery
Cunningham Meigs. This is a clipped
signature reading "M. C. Meigs - Qtr. Ms.
General -19 July 1864. Nicely mounted
and ready for framing.--$175.
New
condition, The
Illustrated History of American Civil War
Relics, by Stephen W. Sylvia and
Michael J. O'Donnell. This is one of the
best reference books around, and this copy has
been well cared for.--$49.
Very
nice condition autograph of James Edmund
Bailey who, during the Civil War, served as
Colonel of the 49th Tennessee Infantry
Regiment. Signature is crisp and clear
in old brown ink.--$150.
Very
rare, full page letter dated May 2, 1831,
written by Andrew J. Donelson who is a member
of the founding families of Nashville,
Tennessee, and the family for whom Donelson
Pike in Nashville is named. Andrew
Donelson was a trusted aide to General Andrew
Jackson during the second Seminole War in
Florida. Two of his sons died in the
Civil War, one at Chickamauga. The other
was murdered by an unknown assailant.
Andrew Donelson ran for Vice President with
Fillmore of the "Know Nothing" party, but lost
by a large margin. This would be an
excellent addition to an early Tennessee
founding families collection.--$125.SOLD
Collection
of five North South
Trader Civil War Artifact Price Guides.
This group consists of 8th edition, 9th
edition, 10th edition, 11th edition, and 12th
edition. This grouping of price guides
runs from 1997 until 2010 and is an excellent
source of tracking price fluctuations on
thousands of artifacts. These guides
originally sold from $30 to $40 each.
All five issues for--$95.
Autograph
of Union Rear Admiral Hiram Paulding.
Admiral Paulding was appointed in 1861 by
President Abraham Lincoln to be in charge of
building up the Federal Navy Fleet. He
personally took over the New York Navy yard
and oversaw the destruction of several Federal
ships in port at the Norfolk Virginia shipyard
to prevent them from falling into Confederate
hands. This is a comparatively rare
autograph with rank to find.--$195.
Very
rare signature of Confederate Brigadier
General John Bullock Clark, Jr. John
Bullock Clark entered the Confederate service
as a Lieutenant and was soon made Captain of
the 6th Missouri Infantry. He was later
promoted to a Major and participated in the
Battles of Carthage and Springfield.
Clark was then promoted to the rank of Colonel
and commanded a Confederate Brigade at Pea
Ridge (Elkhorn). On March 6, 1864, John
Bullock Clark was commissioned Brigadier
General. From 1864 forward General Clark
served with Generals Marmaduke and Shelby in
the Trans-Mississippi Department.
Following the Civil War, Clark was elected to
Congress and served from 1873 until 1889.
From 1889 until his death in 1903, he
practiced law in Washington where he died and
is buried. This is a very important
autograph in Missouri history.--$195.
Very
sought after set of Civil War reference books
in new condition.
The Unfinished Fight
- Volume 1, by Craig L. Barry, and
The Unfinished Fight
- Volume 2, also by Craig L. Barry.
This rare set of books has in-depth
information on Confederate material
culture.--$95.for the set of two.
The
Illustrated History of American Civil War
Relics, by Stephen W. Sylvia and
Michael J. O'Donnell. This is one of the
"must have" Civil War reference books in new
condition.--$65.
Quite
hard to come by - 3 out of the 4 Parts of
Vol. 34 - Official Records of The War Of The
Rebellion. This is the
Trans-Mississippi Set for April - May, 1864.
I can guarantee from personal experience
that there are some GREAT Relic Hunting
spots hidden within these volumes !!--$65.
for all three-SOLD
Huge
Military Atlas that was originally published
to accompany the Official Records of the War
of the Rebellion. The atlas has been
reprinted several times and is an absolute
must have in doing Civil War research.
Mine is so worn that some of the pages have
become dis-attached. This book was, at
one point in time, fairly available to find,
but in the last few years has become
difficult to get. This example remains
in very nice condition.--$95.
Long
out of print - One of the relic hunter
classic books detailing what Relic Hunting
was REALLY like back in the very earliest
days (and with lots of pictures of the
finds). This is "RELIC HUNTER - The
field account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts,
and Hunting" by Howard Crouch. I
guarantee this book will have you amped, and
ready to go digging in the morning !!--$65.
Very
sought after, original 1889 printing of
Volume XXIV in all three parts. This
is the "Vicksburg" set and is without
question loaded with research information
that would result in some good relic hunting
locations.--$125.
Original
completely filled out Consolidated Morning
Report Document for the 33rd Regiment New
York State Volunteer Infantry. A
scarce New York document in very nice
framable condition.--$95.
Civil
War date, August 9, 1861, receipt from
Providence Tool Company for 3 bundles of iron
weighing 353 pounds. It is very likely
that this wrought iron during the Civil War
was on its way to becoming muskets, sabers, or
bayonets. Providence Tool Company itself
produced both muskets and sabers during the
Civil War.--$45.
Very
nice condition group of three "Day Orders"
for the 33rd Regiment, New York State
Volunteers. All three documents remain
in very nice condition and are dated the
second half of 1861.--$150 for all three.
Nice
condition leather cartridge box with the brass
device "MNG" which is believed to be
Massachusetts National Guard, Maryland
National Guard, or Maine National Guard.
This particular box came out of a
Massachusetts estate sale, so we feel it
likely to be Massachusetts National Guard.
This is a large, .58 cal. size cartridge box
and is believed to have been used from 1860
through the 1870's. It will make a very
nice addition to someone's Massachusetts Civil
War Collection.--$275.
Regimental
detail for duties at Camp Granger, July 22,
1861, for the 38th Regiment, New York State
Volunteers. All the camp guards and
police for July 22, 1861, are detailed by
name in this order. This hand-written
order is signed by R. F. Taylor, Col.
commanding the Regiment.--$95.
Very
attractive, $500 Confederate States of
America Loan Bond, dated February 20, 1863.
The bond still has seven interest coupons
remaining intact. It was folded for
many years and has been supported along one
fold line. This bond is serial number
11125 and pictures a Confederate on Pickett,
sitting by a fire. It will frame up
beautifully.--$115.
Very
rare Confederate preprinted ordnance
document from Guinas Station, VA. dated
April 15, 1863. The document pretains
to food and soap for Ramsiur's Brigade at
Guinas Station, VA. Guinas Station,
VA. is most famous for being the site where
Stonewall Jackson died.--$250.
Very
nice condition, original Centennial edition
from the "Nashville Tennessean". One
hundred years ago, Battle of Nashville, the
end came on Shy's Hill. This
particular paper is dated Sunday, December
6, 1964. This issue has an in-depth
breakdown of the Battle of Nashville along
with a full page, color map that I have
personally used many times in relic hunting
at the Battle of Nashville. Also found
in the same old house, a 50-year-old Kurtz &
Allison print of the Battle of Pea Ridge,
Arkansas. The print has aged to an
attractive, cream/tan color and will frame
nicely for your relic room.--$38 plus
shipping for both items.
Original,
very nice condition, Confederate States of
America newspaper. This is the Friday,
July 12, 1861, issue of "The Daily Journal -
Wilmington, North Carolina". Content
is quite varied, including numerous medical
miracle drugs and quite a number of "arms"
for sale, including Smith & Wesson, Allen &
Wheelock, pistols with bowie attached, and
Maynard rifles all offered for cash.
With this newspaper, you are reading exactly
the same news that a citizen would have been
in 1861.--$125.
Very,
very rare, 206-year-old newspaper from
Georgetown, District of Columbia, and dated
October 20, 1813. This newspaper is
titled, "Federal Republican and Commercial
Gazette". The ads in this newspaper
are truly eye-opening. For example,
"$50 reward for runaway near Hagerstown,
Washington County, Maryland. A Negro
slave who calls himself, Bill, about 5' 6"
or 7" high, rather of a lighter complexion
than the generality of blacks -- extremely
awkward and ungraceful in his address and
particularly his walk, and has a wild,
suspicious stare when approached."
There are many more ads of this nature
pertaining to slave runaways.--$95.
Civil
War Discharge and Pay Voucher dated March
12, 1862 for Private Edwin Teal. Teal
served from Jan.1, 1862 until March
12, 1862. He was discharged due to
disability. Private Teal was in Co.
"B" - 4th New York Cavalry Regiment.
There are two documents.--$45. for both.
Very
interesting, hand-written letter from L. W.
Webb who was the Official Auditor of the
State of Virginia CONFEDERATE Senate written
to a friend from the CONFEDERATE "Hall of
the Convention" in Alexandria, Virginia,
December 12, 1864. This is actually a
quite rare document in that it was written
from the Convention Hall and is Civil War
dated.--$125.
Very
nice condition, $50 Civil War Confederate
Loan document. The document is dated
March 10, 1863. This loan bond was
actually issued and is serial number 2537,
and the last interest coupon redeemed was
January 1, 1865. This is a very nice
piece of Confederate and Civil War history
and will frame beautifully.--$150.
Very
nice condition group of four Civil War
documents pertaining to John Harner.
The documents consist of one military
appointment document, two discharges, and
one Treasury Dept. document. John
Harner was a member of Co. G, 4th Regiment,
US Cavalry for most of the duration of the
war. John Harner, along with his
regiment, was at one time posted here at
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and also
participated in both Battles of Franklin,
Tennessee, on November 30, 1864, and
Nashville, Tennessee on December 15, 1864.
All four documents remain in good condition,
are easily legible, and will frame up
beautifully. For all four
documents--$295.
Very
nice condition, March 1863, Confederate $50
Bond. This bond was actually issued
and interest coupons redeemed until the
war's end, and the next available coupon was
July 1865, and of course there was no need
to go to the Treasurer's Office at this date
as the war was over, and the Confederate
Bond was worthless. This bond will
frame up beautifully.--$125.
Quite
rare, Civil War date (August 27, 1861),
receipt from Providence Tool Company for the
purchase of one bar of Zagnall iron weighing
225 pounds. It is very likely that
this iron would be used for the manufacture
of muskets and sabers for the American Civil
War as Providence Tool Company had contracts
for both.--$48.
Official
document from the State of Rhode Island
dated August 28, 1862, authorizing the
purchase of 6 dozen iron hand cuffs to be
purchased from Providence Tool Company.
This is a very nice condition, war date,
State of Rhode Island document.--$75.SOLD
Beautiful
condition, 1840 land grant from President
Martin Van Buren. This grant contains
40 acres and is for land located near
Edwardsville, Illinois. This land
grant retains the original Presidential Seal
and is certificate number 19691 and is dated
January 1, 1840.--$250.
Small
"1861" date book entitled
Poems of Womanhood.
There are poems in this booklet that every
woman should read, such as "She Was a
Phantom of Delight" and "The Widow to Her
Hourglass", or maybe "Be Gentle,
Husband"!!--$75.
Perfect
like new condition, rare, out of print,
Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795 - 1874,
by Sydney C. Kerksis. This is one of the best and most
sought after of all reference books.--$95.
Quite
scarce, original, first edition,
"Confederate Edged Weapons" by William A.
Albaugh, III. This is an excellent
example with the original dust jacket still
intact.--$95.
Excellent
condition, January 24, 1862, "Providence
Tool Company" document. This document
is a receipt to Providence Tool Company for
freight charges for 45 bars of raw iron
shipped from New York to Providence Tool
Company on the Steamer Ospray.
Providence Tool Company was a manufacturer
of both Civil War sabers and muskets.
This raw iron would, no doubt, eventually
become Civil War weapons.--$85.
Original
1921 imprint concerning the origin of
Memorial Day. This document was
authored by Federal General Norton P.
Chipman (who was Col. of the 2nd Ohio
Infantry during the Civil War and was later
Judge Advocate for the famous Andersonville
Prison trial of Commandant Henry Wirz) and
has an original "N. P. Chipman" autograph on
the reverse of the document. This is a
very cool document and completely pertinent
today.--$55.
Original
autograph of Brigadier General Ramsey Potts.
General Potts was one of America's most
decorated and successful bomber pilots of
the 2nd World War. Interestingly,
during his time, as a bomb group commander,
the well know actor, James "Jimmy" Stewart,
was his Operations Officer. At age 27,
Potts was promoted to full Colonel and
assumed command of the 453rd Bomb Group
based in Norfolk. Among Potts'
accolades, he was awarded "The Distinguished
Service Cross", two Silver Stars, the Legion
of Merit medal, three DFCs, the Bronze Star,
five Air Medals, and was awarded the British
"DFC" for his outstanding courage and
heroism. He retired from the Air Force
as a Major General in 1972. Major
General Potts lived to age 89.--$50.
