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U.S. NAVY LIEUTENANT'S COMMISSION SIGNED BY PRESIDENT CHESTER A. ARTHUR — WILLIAM E. SEWELL, FUTURE NAVAL GOVERNOR OF GUAM — 1883
A large, ornately engraved United States Navy commission appointing William E. Sewell a Lieutenant (Junior Grade) in the U.S. Navy, boldly signed by President Chester A. Arthur and countersigned by… (2026-1197). Learn More »
1873 ALS – HUMORIST BENJAMIN P. SHILLABER, FIRST EDITOR TO MARK TWAIN, CREATOR OF “MRS. PARTINGTON”
A characteristically witty one-line autograph letter signed "B. P. Shillaber," penned at Chelsea, Massachusetts, March 22, 1873, and addressed to the autograph collector William R. Pratt, Esq. The… (L12056). Learn More »
JOHN BOYLE O'REILLY — AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED
A one-cent U.S. postal card written and signed in pencil by John Boyle O'Reilly (1844–1890) — Irish-born poet, Fenian, escaped convict, and editor of the Boston Pilot. In full: "Dear Sir — Send… (L12050). Learn More »
$25.00
SOLD
CLIPPED SIGNATURE – ISAAC BUTT (1813-1879)- “FATHER OF IRISH HOME RULE”
A bold ink signature, "Isaac Butt," with his characteristic underline flourish, clipped from a larger document and neatly laid down on a card. Clean and highly legible. Isaac Butt was an Irish… (L11998). Learn More »
$10.00
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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
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 »
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)
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 »
$250.00
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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
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)
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
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 »
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
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
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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1856 US ARMY QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY ORDER SIGNED BY GEORGE H. CROSMAN
George H. Crosman (1799-1882). Manuscript Letter Signed (“G. H. Crosman”), as Quartermaster, 2 pp. on a single folded sheet, Philadelphia, April 14, 1856. “Office of Army Clothing &… (1202-1793). Learn More »
WAR OF 1812 ALS — CALLENDER IRVINE, COMMISSARY GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY, ORDERS A PRESENTATION SABRE & RED SASH FOR COLONEL JAMES GIBSON, KILLED FOUR MONTHS LATER AT FORT ERIE
Autograph letter signed by Callender Irvine (1775–1841), Commissary General of the United States Army, written from the Commissary General’s Office, Philadelphia, May 5, 1814, to John M. Taylor,… (1202-1794). Learn More »
POST-BATTLE OF SHILOH 1862 ALS – GALENA, IL MERCHANT NATHAN CORWITH (FRIEND OF US GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT) TO COL. JOHN E. SMITH, 45TH ILLINOIS
This one page letter, handwritten in ink lined letterhead – “Banking and Exchange Office of N. Corwith & Co. – is archivally framed with UV plexiglass. Attractive wood frame measures 16”… (1320-17). Learn More »
RARE ALEXANDER GARDNER AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
Dated Washington, DC 15th April, 1878. Pre-printed letter-head: "The / Washington Beneficial Endowment Association / of the District of Columbia…". One page letter written in ink on lined paper… (337-181). Learn More »
$1,875.00
Originally $2,500.00
![FRAMED COMMISSION - CORPORAL JACKSON STOCKWELL, CO "I", 1ST ARTILLERY / 11TH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS [1ST VT. HEAVY ARTILLERY]](/images/product/52/236976_tn.jpg)
FRAMED COMMISSION - CORPORAL JACKSON STOCKWELL, CO "I", 1ST ARTILLERY / 11TH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS [1ST VT. HEAVY ARTILLERY]
Dated 4/8/1865, signed by the colonel of the regiment, James Meech Warner: "J.M. Warner, Col. 1st Arty." Printed document, 9.5" x 12.5, mounted in gray painted period wooden frame, 15" x 12", w/paper… (2021-1209). Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $125.00
JULY 1864 ALS – CS GENERAL ISAAC R. TRIMBLE (WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG) TO CAPT. MCHENRY HOWARD – BOTH OF WHOM WERE BEING HELD AS PRISONERS OF WAR
This one page letter is a fine war dated missive, in ink on 7 ¾” x 9 ¼” lined paper. Dated “Johnson’s Island, July 14th 1864”; Johnson’s Island was a large prison where Confederate… (2025-3323). Learn More »
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MAGNIFICENT SET OF SILVER GAMECOCK HEAD SPURS PRESENTED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE FIRST DELAWARE TO MAJOR GENERAL W.H. FRENCH
Unique in our experience, these impressive silver spurs are cast and chased in the form of a fighting rooster or gamecock. Intricately worked feathers spread back on the sidebars from the neck of each spur as they might on a pair of their far more… (282-466). Learn More »
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