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THIRD EDITION COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 1st 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 third edition was written by Lee A. Wallace, Jr. and was published in… (2023-2817). Learn More »
VERY NICE NUMBERED REPRINT OF THE 1864 TITLE “MILITARY DICTIONARY” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The full title of this work is “MILITARY DICTIONARY; COMPRISING TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS; INFORMATION ON RAISING AND KEEPING TROOPS; ACTUAL SERVICE, INCLUDING MAKESHIFTS AND IMPROVISED MATERIAL; AND… (236-729). Learn More »
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 »
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
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
1863 COMPOSITION BOOK, PRINTED IN NORTH CAROLINA
Hardcover book with printed cover and brown cloth spine. Covers are heavily worn with much of the printing rubbed off. Covers also have a good amount of surface dirt from age and storage. Full title… (1000-1621). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $250.00
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
CONFEDERATE GRAMMAR BOOK TITLED “OUR OWN SCHOOL GRAMMAR”
Book has a printed hard cover that reads “OUR OWN SCHOOL GRAMMAR, DESIGNED FOR OUR SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES, AS A SEQUEL TO THE PRIMARY GRAMMAR” by Charles W. Smythe, A.M.” published by Sterling… (1000-1619). Learn More »
$300.00
Originally $375.00
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
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
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 »
THE CONFEDERATE STATES ALMANAC…1865
Compiled by H.C. Clarke. Published at Mobile, AL, 1864. [Parish & Willingham 1503]. Wraps, 1st twenty four pages un-paginated. Missing covers, and missing pages past page 94, plus concluding 2 ½… (1000-1639). Learn More »
$360.00
Originally $450.00
THE CONFEDERATE FIRST READER…PROSE & POETRY…FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES
Published by G.L. Bidgood, Richmond, VA, 1864. 120 pp. Butternut card covers, 7 x 4.25”, with brown cloth spine. Exhibits light scuffs and slight wear and soiling at the extremities. Else VG. An… (1000-1616). Learn More »
$680.00
Originally $850.00
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 »
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 »
$4.00 Each
Originally $5.00
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 »
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 »
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UNION ARMY AMBULANCE CORPS WAGONS AT BELLE PLAIN LANDING MAY 1864
Scenes of Civil War army camps and depots often give a real chance at seeing army life up close, in detail, and unposed as men go about their tasks unaware of the camera. Sometimes identified as a taken near City Point along the James River, this… (1054-688). Learn More »
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