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1877 DATED GEN. JAMES SHIELDS ALS – MEXICAN WAR HERO; SERVED AS US SENATOR FROM THREE SEPARATE STATES; ONCE CHALLENGED ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO A DUEL

1877 DATED GEN. JAMES SHIELDS ALS – MEXICAN WAR HERO; SERVED AS US SENATOR FROM THREE SEPARATE STATES; ONCE CHALLENGED ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO A DUEL

Autograph Letter Signed, two pages in ink on a folded sheet of blue-lined letter paper, each page approximately 8 x 5 inches. Written from St. Mary's Church, Norfolk Street, Cambridgeport,… (L12060). Learn More »

CS CAVALRYMAN’S LETTER WRITTEN ONE DAY AFTER THE COLD HARBOR ASSAULT

CS CAVALRYMAN’S LETTER WRITTEN ONE DAY AFTER THE COLD HARBOR ASSAULT

A superb content soldier's autograph letter signed, written in pencil and headed "Near Bottoms Bridge June 4th 1864," by Confederate cavalryman John M. Tucker to his father. Penned a single day after… (2026-1451). Learn More »

$275.00
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GEORGE PEABODY & THE MEMPHIS & CHARLESTON RAILROAD: 1857 LONDON AGREEMENT FOR 8,500 TONS OF WELSH IRON RAILS — "THE VERTEBRAE OF THE CONFEDERACY"

GEORGE PEABODY & THE MEMPHIS & CHARLESTON RAILROAD: 1857 LONDON AGREEMENT FOR 8,500 TONS OF WELSH IRON RAILS — "THE VERTEBRAE OF THE CONFEDERACY"

A remarkable three-page folio manuscript agreement, "Made in London this seventh day of October 1857," between Robert C. Brinkley, Esqr., of Memphis, Tennessee, acting for the Memphis & Charleston… (2026-1450). Learn More »

P. BRADLEY SCHMEHL ORIGINAL OIL — MAJOR HENRY W. GRANGER, 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY, KILLED AT YELLOW TAVERN

P. BRADLEY SCHMEHL ORIGINAL OIL — MAJOR HENRY W. GRANGER, 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY, KILLED AT YELLOW TAVERN

An original oil on canvas by noted historical artist Bradley J. Schmehl, signed "Schmehl" at upper right. The painting depicts a mounted Union cavalry officer astride a bay horse, saber drawn, in… (1100-430). Learn More »

FRAMED LEAF FROM THE LONDON CHRONICLE FOR 1780 — LOYALIST "AMERICAN NEWS" REPORT FROM THE BRITISH GARRISON AT FORT GEORGE, PENOBSCOT (CASTINE), MAINE

FRAMED LEAF FROM THE LONDON CHRONICLE FOR 1780 — LOYALIST "AMERICAN NEWS" REPORT FROM THE BRITISH GARRISON AT FORT GEORGE, PENOBSCOT (CASTINE), MAINE

An original printed leaf from The London Chronicle for 1780, the issue for December 23–26, 1780, the recto numbered page 605. The three-column page carries, in its right-hand column, a section of… (236-1235). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER — CAMP DICKINSON, ROANOKE ISLAND, N.C., MAY 4, 1862 — 89th NEW YORK INFANTRY, COMRADE OF THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION WRITES OF SOUTH MILLS, COMPANY DEATHS, AND HIS WAR-WEARY CONVICTIONS

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER — CAMP DICKINSON, ROANOKE ISLAND, N.C., MAY 4, 1862 — 89th NEW YORK INFANTRY, COMRADE OF THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION WRITES OF SOUTH MILLS, COMPANY DEATHS, AND HIS WAR-WEARY CONVICTIONS

A content-rich, fully identified Civil War soldier's letter, four pages, written on a colorful patriotic lettersheet headed "Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue," the vignette depicting a Union… (2026-1190). Learn More »

$125.00
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1892 ROCKBRIDGE COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY FITZHUGH LEE

1892 ROCKBRIDGE COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY FITZHUGH LEE

An attractive blue engraved stock certificate of the Rockbridge Company of Glasgow, Virginia, boldly signed as president by Fitzhugh Lee (1835–1905) — Confederate cavalry general, nephew of Robert… (1324-12). Learn More »

1871 TALLASSEE MANUFACTURING COMPANY FIRST MORTGAGE BOND SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GEN. BIRKETT D. FRY (1871)

1871 TALLASSEE MANUFACTURING COMPANY FIRST MORTGAGE BOND SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GEN. BIRKETT D. FRY (1871)

A large and handsome engraved $1,000 first mortgage gold bond of The Tallassee Manufacturing Company of Tallassee, Alabama — and not just any example, but Number One of the entire issue. One of two… (1324-01). Learn More »

EDMUND KIRBY SMITH (1824–1893) SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1892

EDMUND KIRBY SMITH (1824–1893) SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1892

One of the full generals of the Confederacy, he saw the most continuous service of any officer in the war. Severely wounded at First Bull Run, he later fought under Bragg at Perryville before… (1324-04). Learn More »

JAMES L. KEMPER SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1886

JAMES L. KEMPER SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1886

Autograph bank check accomplished and boldly signed by James Lawson Kemper (1823–1895), Confederate major general and 37th Governor of Virginia. Drawn on The State Bank of Virginia, Richmond, check… (1324-03). Learn More »

MINNEAPOLIS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS L. ROSSER (1890)

MINNEAPOLIS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS L. ROSSER (1890)

A handsome engraved capital stock certificate of the Minneapolis Improvement Company, dated October 1890 and boldly signed in ink as President by Thomas Lafayette "Tex" Rosser (1836–1910) — one of… (1324-11). Learn More »

$250.00
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NEAR-MINT 1865 COMMISSION – COL. HAMILTON B. DOX – 12th ILLINOIS CAVALRY

NEAR-MINT 1865 COMMISSION – COL. HAMILTON B. DOX – 12th ILLINOIS CAVALRY

This commission document is in virtually perfect condition for its age, and finely fleshed out by the Adjutant General and Governor Richard Oglesby.  No tears or stains are observed, and all text is… (1179-1900). Learn More »

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER'S POWER OF ATTORNEY — CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, FEBRUARY 1793

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER'S POWER OF ATTORNEY — CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, FEBRUARY 1793

A well-preserved manuscript power of attorney executed by Jonathan Greene (also spelled Green), soldier, of the town of Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, appointing John Bryant of Newmarket,… (1309-868). Learn More »

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 1, 1788

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 1, 1788

Offered is a July 1, 1788 edition of the Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. The four-page newspaper is on yellowed paper with black ink. The newspaper has several creases and the edges are… (1179-1841). Learn More »

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JAN. 29, 1788

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JAN. 29, 1788

Offered is a January 29, 1788 edition of the Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. The four-page newspaper is on yellowed paper with black ink. The newspaper has several creases and the edges are… (1179-1840). Learn More »

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 10, 1788

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 10, 1788

Offered is a July 10, 1788 edition of the Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. The four-page newspaper is on yellowed paper with black ink. The newspaper has several creases and the edges are… (1179-1839). Learn More »

OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY…JUNE, 1849

OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY…JUNE, 1849

Printed by W. L Burroughs, New York [1849]. 19 pp., in beige stitched wraps, 4.25” x 6.25. Very slight chipping at the extremities, else VG plus.. Order of merit--#1 in their respective… (1189-94). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $160.00

1st EDITION “GENERAL WAINWRIGHT’S STORY” – WITH RARE “SKINNY WAINWRIGHT” NICKNAME SIGNATURE

1st EDITION “GENERAL WAINWRIGHT’S STORY” – WITH RARE “SKINNY WAINWRIGHT” NICKNAME SIGNATURE

General Jonathan "Skinny" Wainwright (1883–1953) was a US Army officer who commanded Allied forces in the Philippines during WWII. After overseeing the largest surrender in American history on… (1288-04). Learn More »

1876 AUTOGRAPH – CS MAJOR GENERAL LAFAYETTE MCLAWS

1876 AUTOGRAPH – CS MAJOR GENERAL LAFAYETTE MCLAWS

A post-war autograph of Confederate Major General Lafayette McLaws (1821–1897), whose division saw hard service at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville and anchored Longstreet's assault on… (1324-08). Learn More »

CLIPPED SIGNATURE – WILLIAM BARKSDALE, CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL; KILLED AT GETTYSBURG

CLIPPED SIGNATURE – WILLIAM BARKSDALE, CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL; KILLED AT GETTYSBURG

Bold ink signature, "Wm Barksdale," with "Columbus / Mississippi" in his hand beneath, on a clipped cream paper panel measuring approximately 5 x 2 inches. The format — name over hometown — is… (2026-1571). Learn More »

$550.00
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