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        5TH ANNUAL CIVIL WAR AUCTION    

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1- (book) CUSTER IN THE CIVIL WAR: HIS UNFINISHED MEMOIRS by John M. Carroll. LIMITED edition of   only 80 copies printed in this edition.
2-  (books) HISTORICAL REGISTER AND DICTIONARY OF THE U. S. ARMY - 2 VOLUME SET -by  Francis Heitman          

3- (book) MAINE AT GETTYSBURG : Report of the Maine Commissioners.                                                                                          

4- (book) MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY: THE CIVIL WAR IN ART by Harold Holzer & Mark   Neely, Jr...1st EDITION.
5-  (book). BREVET BRIGIDIER GENERALS IN BLUE by Roger Hunt

6-  (print). GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE & TRAVELLER AT  GETTYSBURG by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 750   prints.
7-  (Civil War letter & autograph). Civil War letter dated March 8, 1865 regarding promotions in the 185th New York Volunteers. SIGNED by the Commanding Officer - COLONEL GUSTAVAS SNIPER.
8-   (print). THE PROUD HUNTER by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 596 prints.
9-   (4 books) (Joshua Chamberlain).1).SOUL OF THE LION: A BIOGRAPHY OF JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN by Willard Wallace (SIGNED by the author). 2). THE PASSING OF THE ARMIES; THE LAST CAMPAIGN OF THE ARMIES by Joshua Chamberlain. 3). "BAYONET! FORWARD" - MY CIVIL WAR REMINISCENCES by Joshua Chamberlain & 4). THROUGH BLOOD & FIRE AT GETTYSBURG:    GENERAL JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN & the 20th MAINE.
10-  Original Atlas Plate from Official Records showing various scenes of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie, SC
11-  GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD map by Bachelder
12-   WWI Recruiting Poster - STAND BY THE PRESIDENT (Wilson).
13-   WWII Recruiting Poster - AMERICAN LABOR.....PRODUCING FOR ATTACK.                                           

14-  (book). CONFEDERATE PRESENTATION AND INSCRIBED SWORDS & REVOLVERS by Daniel Hartzler.
15-  (book). THE AMERICAN SPIRIT - THE PAINTINGS OF MORT KUNSTLER by Henry Steele Commager. FIRST EDITION.
16- (book). HISTORY OF THE 49TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS by Robert Westbrook, late Sergeant of Company B.       

17-. (book). THE CIVIL WAR JOURNALS OF JOHN MEAD GOULD 1861-1866 edited by William Jordan  (1st, 10th & 29th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment).
18-  (book) THE HISTORY OF EDWARD BAKER'S CALIFORNIA REGIMENT (71ST PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER  REGIMENT) by Gary Lash.                                                                                                                                                                           

19-  (book) BIRTH OF THE AMERICAN CENTURY; CENTENNIAL HISTORY – SPANISH AMERICAN WAR by Ron Ziel. FIRST EDITION.
20-  (print). A BRIGADE TODAY, WE'LL TRY A CORPS TOMORROW - BATTLE OF SPOTTSYLVANIA  MAY 10, 1864 (49TH Pennsylvania Volunteers) by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 200 prints.                                       

21-  (print). COLONEL JOHN SINGLETON MOSBY, CSA by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of  only 1,000 prints.
22- (book). CARTES DE VISITE IN NINTEENTH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY by William Darrah, Gettysburg, PA, 1981, FIRST EDITION.
23-  (print). DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM - WORLD WAR II 1941-1945 by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 450 prints.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

24-   (book) DEAR FRIENDS AT HOME: THE CIVIL WAR LETTERS AND DIARIES OF SERGEANT   CHARLES T. BOWN - 12th United STates Infantry 1861-1864 edited by Edward Cassedy.
25-   carpeted wood folding chair dated 1866.                                                                                                                                          

26-   Cuffling made from a dime dated 1853.                                                                                                                                                

27-   1st  Maine Heavy Artillery Co. F. Civil War Letter dated Sept. 30, 1864.  Mother writes to her son whom is a soldier and writes about the inflations of war ( “vest is $5.00, shirts - $7.00 and stockings - $1.50. Mother also writes about her friend who has lost her son and wishes to get his remains sent home. She states that it isprobably best to let them lay where they fall.).     

28-   Small print of The Battle of Cedar Creek, Middletown, VA 140th Anniversary.                                                                            

29-   Transportation Pass dated Feb. 16, 1865 to Corporal John Meighen of 1st   W.VA Light Artillery. Pass is signed by General Cengar                                                                                                                                                                                                             

30-   Civil War period field glasses marked U.S. Signal Glass. These belonged to a Signal corp.

31-   Pre Civil War period Ben Franklin Style Spectacles. Condition- Glass eye is missing/other is cracked.     

32-   19th Century Knife and Fork flatware set.    

33- Confederate Letter dated July 1861 to Wilburn Smith of the 13th MS from his soldier friend, W.A. Day regarding   Lincoln and his supporters; "MANY OF THEM WILL GET THE SHORT STUFF SHOT OUT OF THEM…"
34-- THADEUS STEVENS, PA Abolitionist and In Charge of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson. ALS dated 1860.

35- FOUR CIVIL WAR UNUSUAL ILLUSTRATED ENVELOPES (unused) - one with racial slurs.

36- Lot of 8 Civil War-era Maps and Engravings of Battle Scenes.
37- 8th MINNESOTA — Private Samuel Leighton's right to a discharge dated March of 1863 at Ft. Ripley, MN

38- Large Soldier’s Memorial……framed easel monument – 7th Mass. Infantry dated June 15, 1861 James P. Gallagher was honorable discharged for disability on 1/16/1863 as a result of a copperhead snake bite.

39- 19th CENTURY  RAILROAD  ARCHIVE:  Business Letters & Telegrams written to RR executive & Politician Melville Ingalls, who was associated with Vanderbilt and was President of several RRs, including the 'Big Four' Line & the Chesapeake & Ohio. Most handwritten. Full description with archive.                                                                                 

40-  Early Documents and Letter written in German – no translation.

41-   1831 Large Cent

42-   1835 Large Cent 

43-   1842 Large Cent 

44-  Civil War Token of McClellan

45-  1863 Civil War Token ….God Protect the Union

46-  1863 Civil War Token….Oliver Boutwell Troy, NY. 

47-  Civil War Token ….Masonic Union

48-   1st  Maine Heavy Artillery Co. F. Civil War Letter dated Oct. 16, 1864 Envelope has the cancelled 3 cent stamp and is  addressed to  Lieutenant James Dole, Washington, D.C..  Letter is from Friend Albert. Writes of friends enlisting and friends coming home sick and then quickly returning back to  the front line once their  health is restored.  

49-  (print). PRIDE OF THE KEYSTONE STATE - 7TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY REGIMENT 1864 by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 500 prints.
50-  (print). ALABAMA VALOR - DIXIE PRIDE: 22ND Alabama Volunteer  Infantry Regiment by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered, limited to 500 in the edition.             

51-  (print). THE TEXAS BRIGADE - FIRST TEXAS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of 500 prints
52-  (book). FIGHTING THEM OVER: HOW THE VETERANS REMEMBERED GETTYSBURG IN THE  PAGES OF THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE edited by Richard Sauers.

53-  (book) HISTORY OF THE FIFTH (5TH) MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY by Luther Cowles.
54-. (book). A HISTORY OF THE FIRST REGIMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS  by Benjamin Crowninshield

55-  Collector’s Plate: Civil War Centennial – The Confederate States of America. (lists all 13 states).

55a. –  Photographs taken of the 100th Anniversary of The Battle of Hanover, PA  dated on the back, 1963.

55b. – 33 Record titled, “Songs of The North & South by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir”.

55c. – Two souvenirs (Pennsylvania Memorial tooth pick holder made of lead) and (Jennie Wade Museum dough tray)

55d.- Civil War spectacles w/ 2 cases (note: specs are broke at weld spot of  frame).

55e-  Deck of Playing cards of THE WHITE STAR LINE….TITANIC in original box. Complete set and provenance

55f- framed document of The Commander in Chief of Grand Army of the Republic..... Albert Woolson, oldest Union Veteran of the CW to live (109yrs).

56-  (books) THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE CONFEDERACY (4 volume set).

57- Collection of magic lantern slides, depicting Generals, Battles of Yorktown, Vicksburg, etc.

58- Civil War Envelope of Ohio Regiment- envelope is postmarked  Martinsburg, WV, March 1864. Also two illustrated secessionist envelopes.

59- Union soldier tintype (in brass frame only) wearing a officer’s frock coat, NCO belt and holding a pistol.

59a. Illustrated Civil War Envelope "The Loyal States UNION - MISSOURI w/ state seal, lady holding flag.

60- Civil War Harpers weekly newspaper (entire paper) dated November 29, 1862

61- Soldier tintype cased in oval gutta percha with fruits.

61a- Two Civil War Zouave soldier illustrated envelopes. (never used).

62- Dug Confederate Brass Lined " I" coat button (no backing).

63- Three 1930s Confederate Veterans magazines

64- Dug Brass North Carolina State Seal button

64a.- Civil War Period leather map holder (case) marked 7th Cal. (General Custer's Outfit).

64b- Civil War Harpers Weekly newspaper (entire paper) dated June 21, 1862

65-  1st  Maine Heavy Artillery Co. F. Civil War Letter dated Oct. 17, 1864. Mother writes to son speaking The Army of the Potomac and the fatal battle of June 13th.  Envelope has cancelled 3 cent stamp & addressed to  2nd Lieut James Dole CO. F. 1st. Brigade, 3rd Division 2nd Corps. Washington, D.C.

66- CDV of WI Zouave soldier. Uniform depicted of the acrobat. (estimated  value- $200 - $400)                                                    

67- Turn of the Century photo album

68- CDV of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Backmark, Brady/ Anthony.

69-  CDV of Confederate Generals’ R. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Jeb Stuart, Morgan, Beauregard,  Johnston, Longstreet

70-   CDV of Union General Grant.  “Unconditional Surrender at Appamatox Courthouse” backmark Brady/Anthony. Condition...small 3 cm tear on right side at center. (see photo below)

71-   CDV of Union Generals’ Grant, Sherman, Meade, Hooker, Howard, Hancock, Butler, and Sheridan. No backmark

72-   CDV of General George Meade. Chest view w/ nice embossed political matte. no backmark.

73- CDV of CONFEDERATE GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE

74- CDV of CSA General P.G.T. Beauregard with Anthony backmark.

75- CONFEDERATE LETTER DATED JUNE, 1861 from J.R. Smith (37th MS) to his
        brother Wilburn Smith (13th MS) regarding troop movements.

76- CONFEDERATE VICE-PRESIDENT ALEXANDER STEPHENS: Large Signature (he adds Crawfordsville, GA) mounted with portrait.

77- JAMES PORTER, CSA Adjutant General under Gideon Pillow and Chief of Staff
       to Gen. Cheatam; later Gov. of TN. Document Signed as Governor, appointing a
       Justice of the Peace.

78- WILLIAM SEWARD, LINCOLN'S SECY. OF STATE:  Signature mounted w/portrait.

79- DOCUMENT SIGNED BY AUGUST BRADFORD, WAR GOVERNOR OF  MARYLAND appointing a Justice of the Peace in Washington County

80-  ANDREW CURTIN, WAR GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA signs this appointment of Levi Weise as Captain in the 93rd PA. Weise had a gallant war record.

81-   Medal/Ribbon of Ex-Governor Andrew Curtin 1861-1867. War Governor of Penna. 30th Annual Reunion of  7th Penna Vet./N Vol Cavalry Assn. Bellefonte, PA dated Oct. 22- 23, 1907.  medal presented  in original case.      

82-   1st  Maine Heavy Artillery Co. F. Civil War Letter dated Sept. 9, 1864 is from Lieut .James Dole’s sister. She writes to brother stating that she will send him a new carpet bag to use. She writes of Company A and B of  The State Guards. She also writes of the Copperheads(a local group celebrating the nomination of McClellan  

83-   Court Martial dated Jan. 6, 1865 signed by Capt. Howard

84-   Time Life Books, The Civil War Series- 27 volume set, plus master index. (Excellent condition).  (Estimated value $300-$500)

85-   Civil War Period Child Shoes.  Heel is missing on one of the shoes.

86-   Civil War Period Carpet Bag. Bag is torn and has no handle. Bag has the key.            

87-   CDV of Lieutenant General U. S. Grant. Chest view. No backmark.

88-   Civil War Period Fork/Spoon combination relic dug near Antietam Battlefield.

89-  MAJOR GENERAL AMBROSE BURNSIDE. Signature mounted with portrait.                                                                             

 90-  MAJOR GENERAL WM. ROSECRANS:  Signature with rank mounted w/ portrait.

91-  MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER of Massachusetts. Signature mounted with portrait.

92-  1798 PA BAIL BOND for Abraham Bussard, charged with Larceny.
93-  1796 BEDFORD CTY, PA. GRAND JURY INDICTMENT AGAINST CONRAD RUSH for retailing spiritous liquors without a license.
94- GETTYSBURG MEMORIAL POEM written for the 40th Anniversary of that battle,
        along with letter from Wm. McSherry of Gettysburg acknowledging that the poem
        was read on July 2, 1893.
95- Confederate officer's Belt Buckle marked 'SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS VIRGINIA'.

96- CONFEDERATE GENERAL SAMUEL COOPER, the ranking General Officer in the Confederacy, later in the CSA cabinet —Clipped signature signed as Asst.Sec.of War      

97- COLONEL J. STODDARD JOHNSTON, Staff Office of en. Braxton Bragg. He was
       relied on to rally the KY slave holders to the commands of Gen. Bragg and E.
       Kirby Smith before the defeat at Perryville. Later, Asst. Secretary of War for the
       Confederacy. ALS and hand-written biography.

98- 5th REGIMENT ARTILLERY OF NY VOLS.  Muster-out Roll of Co. C - 70+  names with much more information.
99-  CDV-sized card depicting 'Old Abe, the War Eagle of the 8th Wisconsin     
        sold at the 1865 Chicago Fair to benefit the Veterans. Full story on back.

100-  Autograph of A. Lincoln….nicely matted and framed with print (estimated value - $2500 - $4000). note: a comparison signature is seen in the reference book of Vol. 2 of Charles Hamilton's 2 vol set "American Autographs.

101-   CDV of President Abraham Lincoln. ¾ view. Note: the autograph is not by him. backmark is Brady/Anthony. (estimated value - $300 - $500)

102-   CDV of John Wilkes Booth, Assassin of Abraham Lincoln. No backmark.

103-  AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOT — PATRICK HENRY: Famous for his speech saying, 'Give me Liberty or Give me Death!'. Land Grant signed in 1795as Gov. of VA. Scarce.   (estimated value - $1250 - $1500)

104-  CSA BRIG. GENERAL TURNER ASHBY, CAVALRY COMMANDER & FRIENDOF JACKSON — SUPERB WAR-DATE DOCUMENT SIGNED, a requisition for horseshoes for the cavalry signed at Martinsburg, early in 1862. Scarce.   (estimated value - $800 - $1000)                                                                                                                                                                 

105-  CONFEDERATE MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET, LEE'S 'WAR HORSE'. Clipped Signature with portrait.     (estimated value - $400 - $600)

106-  (print) GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 750 prints.    

107-   JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN AUTOGRAPH. Front end sheet of a book that is INSCRIBED by JOSHUA      LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN. "For William Lawson, my thanks for your kindness. Your Friend, J.          L. CHAMBERLAIN.  (estimated value - $500 - $700)

108-   (print). COLONEL JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN - TWENTIETH MAINE REGIMENT by  Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 750 prints.

108a- (print). GENERAL JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN- TWENTIETH MAINE REGIMENT by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 550 prints.

109-   1794 NORTH CAROLINA Land Grant signed by Richard Dobbs Spaight, Governor of NC.

110-  GEORGE  ROSS, SIGNER OF THE DEC. OF INDEPENDENCE FROM PA -Autograph Document signed.  (estimated value - $500 - $700)

111- UNION MAJOR GENERAL JOHN POPE: Signature with rank mounted with portrait.

112- UNION CHIEF OF ARTILLERY, MAJ. GEN. WILLIAM F. BARRY – Signature with Rank mounted with  portrait.
113- UNION MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - Signature mounted w/portrait

114- CONFEDERATE  LETTER dated Feb. 1862 from R. H. Smith-Thompson to his mother from Memphis. He talks about evacuating Columbus, seeing Lincoln's gunboats, a scouting party, being driven to the edge of the  river, then rallied and drove the enemy to their boats "with great slaugher".

115- FACSIMILE OF THE LAST HISTORICAL LETTER WRITTEN BY LINCOLN for the  benefit of the  soldiers at the Chicago Sanitary Fair in 1865 (marked as such on  the  back. Comes with 1911 letter of transmittal stating only a limited number were made.)
116-   MAJOR DANIEL McCOOK (1798-1863) Mortally wounded in an attempt to capture Rebel Gen. John Hunt Morgan. Father of 'The Fighting McCooks'. Court order  filled out and signed as Clerk of the Court in Carroll Cty., OH.
117-   Lt. Wm. P. Drury, 1st MA Vols. was WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG. Document dated Jan. 5, 1864 listing men on extra duty.  
118-   91st PA VOLS - MUSTER ROLL FOR CO. K FOR SEPT THRU DEC. 1861
119-  Turn of the Century Print made from original watercolor showing Union Officers at Burnside's Bridge (Battle of  Antietam) Matted and framed.

120- CDV OF GENERAL WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN

121-  1st  Maine Heavy Artillery Co. F. Civil War Letter dated Oct. 28, 1864 . Mother writes to son about the Colors of his Regiment exhibiting throughout the town.  She mentions the remains of her friend’s son arrives home  after being notified of his death a year before.  Envelope has cancelled 3 cent stamp address to Washington, DC 

122-   Non Commissioned Officer’s sword marked 1865 Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopel.
123-   Civil War Period Tarred Canvas Haversack (note: the haversack does not contain a flap cover. this haversack was designed not to have a cover for easy access. there is a cloth separation compartment inside the haversack.). haversack contains a leather strap-torn on the onside. (estimated value $500 - $700)

124-   Civil War Period Carpeted Camp Stool.  stool is put together with carriage screws. (note: the newspaper clipping shows an example of a Rev. War camp stool used by Gen. George Washington.)    

125-  Civil War Period Bayonet dug near Antietam Battlefield.           

126- CDV of Black slaves celebrating…. The Day of Jubelo 

127- 1ST Corp. 3rd Division badge.

128-  Civil War  period nickers              

129- gutta  percha mirror dated 1866…crack in the handle.

130-  Tintype of Union Soldier (chest view)

131-  Cdv of Zouave soldier

132-  Dug Cavalry saber blade

133-  NCO field  sword dated 1850, imported

134- Brass Religious figurine depicts Jesus (soldiers carried this personal effect into the field with them).

135- Civil War Period model 1855 Springfield bayonet w/ scabbard

136- Dug US belt buckle

137- Dug Union Eagle breast plate

138- Civil War Period model 1858 Civil War cartridge box.

139- Dug brass Union eagle buttons

140- Dug Confederate VA Staff button marked Scovill Mfg. Co. Waterbury

140a- Illustrated picture of Zouave Soldier - fair condition.

140b- Pair of cast iron book ends..... Union and Confederate soldier figures.

141- (print) GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE 1815-1872 by Michael GNatek - Signed print
142- (print). LOOK AWAY DIXIELAND by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of 950 prints.
143-  (autograph) General John Fitz  PORTER signed business/calling card.
144-  (autograph) THOMAS NAST - famous illustrator and cartoonist signed card dated April 30, 1875.
145-  (Civil War Letter period letter & Autograph - U. S. Marine Corps related). GIDEON WELLES - Secretary of the Navy on Navy Department Stationary. Letter written by Major Jno. Cash, Paymaster of the United States Marine Corps relating to the pay of a Court Martialed Lt. Col. Marston. Very interesting Marine Corps and Navy related document.

146-   (print). HAMPTON'S DUEL: EAST CAVALRY FIELD, BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, July 3, 1863 by Don Troiani - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 80 PUBLISHER'S PROOFS.
147-   (Gettysburg / newspaper). THE ADAMS SENTINEL. Wednesday, January  13, 1830. Very interesting early Gettysburg Newspaper. Great content, ads, Sheriff's Sale, local news.

148- . (print) FORGING AN ARMY: WASHINGTON AND VON STEUBEN AT VALLEY FORGE, CONTINENTAL ARMY WINTER ENCAMPMENT WINTER 1778 by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered,  limited edition art print of only 1050 in the edition.

149-   (3 books). MOUNT VERNON: THE LEGACY, WASHINGTON'S (George) LADY: MOUNT VERNON and POTOMAC SQUIRE (LIMITED to only 80 copies in the edition) by Elswyth Thane.

150-   (print). THE FIRST BATTLE FLAGS: CENTREVILLE, VIRGINIA, November 28, 1864 by Don Troiani signed, numbered, limited edition of only 1,150 prints.
151-   DATED 1803 – Annual Return of Artillery Battalion, 5th Brigade,9th Div. Commanded by Major Kellogg      
152-   1874 DIARY OF DAVID THOMAS WRITTEN IN THE WELSH LANGUAGE,with Masonic photo.
153- 1790 ALMANACK
154- 1745 DEED FOR PROPERTY IN NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, IN THE NEW JERSIES IN AMERICA
155-  ILLUSTRATED BROADSIDE for A MILITIA COMPANY IN MAINE SIGNED  BY THE COMMANDING OFFICER in 1842.
156- VIRGINIA Land Office Treasury Warrant dated 1779 FOR 300 ACRES OF LAND SOLD FOR 120 Pounds.  (land was sold off to pay VA revolutionary war debts.)
157- CDV OF PRESIDENT JAMES A. GARFIELD
158- LARGE FRAMED FRENCH TAPESTRY COMMEMORATING CHARLES LINDBERGH'S FAMOUS SOLO FLIGHT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC IN 1927.
159-  CDV of Benjamin Franklin.  This is a composite picture of Franklin. Note: photography was not invented during the 1700s so they relied on paintings and drawings.  Franklin lived for many years in France.  Backmark  E. Neurdein, Paris.

160-   CDV of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This is a composite picture showing the 2 presidents meeting up in heaven shortly after Lincoln’s death in 1865.  no backmark. 

161- Calendar Print of Stonewall Jackson on horseback at The Battle of Antietam.

162-  The Old Pilgrim and His Grand Daughter book dated 1852

163-   misc. CDVs                                                                                                                                           

164-   misc. CDVs                                                                                                                                               

165-   misc. CDVs

166-   (book) Last Full Measure signed by author, Jeff Shaara

167-   (print). NOBLE BAND OF BROTHERS - VALIANT SONS OF ARKANSAS: 1st & 15th Arkansas Volunteer   Regiment by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 500 in the edition.
168-   (print). THE LONE STAR - FIRST TEXAS INFANTRY REGIMENT - HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of 750 prints.               
169-   (print) CONFEDERATE INFANTRY - ARMY OF NOERTHERN VIRGINIA by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered,. limited edition of 550 prints.

170-   (books). THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE, MAJOR GENERAL  U. S. ARMY by George Meade (2 volume set).
171-   (book) HARPER'S PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR
172-   (print)  FEDERAL INFANTRY - ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered,  limited edition of 550 prints.

173-   (book) ATLAS TO ACCOMPANY STEELE'S AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS (Civil War Atlas) edited by Colonel Vincent Esposito (from the Library of WARREN HASSLER - SIGNED on front end sheet.
174-   (print).  FEDERAL CAVALRY - ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered, limited edition of 550 prints.

175-   MIRROR PURCHASED AT 1876 PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION WITH COPPER BORDER CONTAINING BAS RELIEF DEPICTIONS OF WASHINGTON, LINCOLN, & THE DEC. OF   INDEPENDENCE. SUPERB CONDITION AND READY TO HANG.
176-   POLITICAL ITEM: FOUR 1845 WYANDOTTE COUNTY, OHIO BALLOTS FOR COUNTY OFFICES
177-  1775 IMPRINT — AN ACT PASSED BY EMPRESS MARIE-THERESE REGARDING THE ARMY.  In French, Fine coat of arms at top of page 1.    
178-   COLOR TRADING CARDS DEPICTING AMERICAN CONFEDERATE AND UNION CIVIL WAR LEADERS - Series of 20 Published in London in 1991
179-   HUGE BOOK ENTITLED 'THE CIVIL WAR WALL CHART'. On opening it shows a lavishly illustrated fold-out of 15 panels depicting the major battles, events and personalities of the war, with a combined length of almost 16 feet (New, in cellophane)
180-   GELATIN PRINT OF LEE & HIS STAFF
181-   SMALL CIVIL WAR BIBLE (NY BIBLE SOCIETY-1863)                                                                                                               

182-   CASED TINTYPE OF OUTDOOR SCENE OF FATHER & SON IN CARRIAGE         

183-   1837 Boone County, Indiana INDICTMENT FOR BIGAMY.       

184-    PAGE FROM HARPER'S WEEKLY OF JULY 1887 CONTAINING DRAWINGS BY FREDERIC REMINGTON OF THE BLACKFEET INDIANS. A PRINT, WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL FRAMED.

185-    3 STEREOVIEWS OF INDIANS, 1 OF CHIEF BALD EAGLE OF THE SIOUX 

186-    Indian War US Belt Buckle                                                                                                                                                                       

187-    Indian War US Cartridge Box Plate

188-    (print) THE LAST COMMAND - CUSTER & THE 7TH CAVALRY  AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN: June 25, 1876 by Kirk Stirnweis - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 950 in the edition,

189-   (print). FOR HE WHO SHEDS HIS BLOOD WITH ME SHALL BE MY BROTHER, BATTLE OF CHUCHILLO CREEK, NEW MEXICO TERITORY, 16 August 1880. (9th Cavalry Regiment - Buffalo Soldiers - Medal of Honor recipients Burnett, Williams and Walley by Kirk Stirnweis - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 400 prints.

190-   (print). GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 750 prints.

191-   (print). THUS FAR AND NO FURTHER - THE HANCOCK EXPEDITION, SOUTHERN PLAINS, KANSAS - April 14th, 1867. General George Armstrong Custer, Winfield Scott, "Wild Bill" Hicock, 7th &     37th Infantry Regiments by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered, limited edition print. #7 of only 100  PUBLISHERS PROOFS.

192-   (print) FATHER INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT - BUFFALO SOLDIERS, SOUTHWEST PLAINS by Rick    Reeves - signed, numbered, limited edition of 750 prints.

193-    (old book). "Battles and Leaders of The Civil War Volume IV" Co. 1889 contributions by Union and Confederate general officers.

194-   (old book). "The Blue and the Gray" Co. 1898 by A.R. White.                                                                                                                                            

195- Civil War style mantle clock                                           

196-   Wall clock by The Danbury Mint with Mort Kuntzler print of Robert E. Lee on  horseback.

197-   (print) SHARPSBURG WAR COUNCIL - September 17, 1862 by Mort Kunstler - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 1,500 prints.

198-   (print).THOMAS J. JACKSON by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 950 prints.

199-   (book). PROCEEDINGS 1987 CONFEDERATE HISTORY SYMPOSIUM - limited to only 100 SIGNED & NUMBERED copies in the edition. (Generals Longstreet, Ewell, A. P. Hill & Hood).

200-   (print). GENERAL NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST by Michael Forrest - signed, numbered, limited edition of 750 prints.

201-   (print). BRANDYWINE by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 550 prints.

202-   (print) CONFEDERATE CAVALRY - FORREST'S COMMAND by Rick Reeves -signed, numbered, limited edition of 550 prints.

203-   (print). PRIDE OVER PREJUDICE - BATTLE OF NASHVILLE, December 16, 1864 by Rick Reeves - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 950 prints.
204-   (print). CONFEDERATE GREEN - 10th TENNESSEE REGIMENT by Michael Gnatek - signed, numbered, limited edition of only 750 prints.

205-   (print). GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE 1807-1870 by Michael Gnatek – signed art print.
206-   (print). GENERAL ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT  1822-1885 by Michael Gnatek - signed art print.

207-   (print) CENTENNIAL - UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, NEW YORK, 11 June 1902 by Jeanine Mosher. Signed, numbered, limited edition of only 600 prints depicting President Theodore Roosevelt presenting the Medal of Honor to Cadet Calvin Titus. DOUBLE MEDAL OF HONOR.

 

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55f- framed document of The Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic….Albert Woolson, oldest           Union Veteran of the CW to live (109 yrs.).

58- Three Civil War Era Envelopes:  Ohio Regiment stationed near Martinsburg, WV dated March 3, 1864; Also            Two illustrated Secessionist envelopes.

59a- Illustrated Civil War Era Envelope- “The Loyal States UNION- MISSOURI”w/ state seal & lady holding flag.

61a- Two Civil War Zouave soldier envelopes

64- Dug North Carolina State Seal coat button.

64a- Civil War Period leather Map Case Holder marked US 7th Cal. (General Custer’s Outfit).

64b- Civil War Harper’s Weekly (entire paper) dated June 21, 1862

95- Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle marked ‘SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS VIRGINIA’

95a- (local book w/Civil War Period Carlisle, PA cdv of soldier inside cover) “SHIPPENSBURG IN THE     CIVIL WAR” BY William H.  Burket.  Book was printed in 1964 and signed by author himself.            Inside front cover is a cdv of Private James Watson,  207th Reg. Pa Volunteers Company G.          (backmark photographer is J.C. LESHER S.E. Corner Marker Square CARLISLE, Pa). Note…cdv               did have a cancelled 3cent stamp on back at one time.     

108a. (print). GENERAL JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN – by Michael Gnatek – signed, numbered    limited edition of 550 prints.

128. (Correction). Nickers are from early 1900s.

130- Gold Framed charcoal drawing of a Civil War Soldier.

140- Dug Confederate VA staff btton marked Scovill Mfg. Co. Waterbury

140a- Illustrated picture of Zouave soldier – fair condition.

140b- pair of cast iron book ends…….Union and Confederate soldier figures.

163- Cabinet photo of The Salvation Army member

164- Two identical  cdvs of a young child. Backmark E.E. Buckley, NY

165- SIGNATURE of JOHN SHERMAN of Ohio….General W.T. Sherman’s brother. John Sherman was almost              captured by the Rebels when he rode out to watch the First Battle of Bull Run. He was an influential          Congressman and Senator and rose to become Secretary of State. He was responsible for the Sherman                              Anti-Trust Act. Signature on card. He adds  “Ohio” and dates it May 21/90.

166- (books) Killer Angels, Michael Shaara ; Gods and Generals and Last Full Measure by Jeff Shaara (signed).

171a- (4 books and 6 misc. magazines/catalogues) “Lee’s Lieutenants” by Douglas Freeman..reprint 1998; “The Civil War in Books…..An Analytical Bibliography” by David Eicher Co. 1997; “Stonewall Jackson as Military Commander” by John Selby Reprint 1999; “A Civil War Treasury of Tales, Legends, and Folklore” by B.A. Batkin Co. 1960; Camp Chase Gazette Magazines and Civil War Catalogues.

193- (book) “Battles and Leaders of the Civil War Volume III” copyright, 1889

194- (book) “The Blue and the Gray” by A. R. White copyright, 1898

208- Letter and 3 cent stamped Envelope from Dayton, OH dated April 12, 1865 to Burlingon, Iowa

209- Letter and 3 cent stamped Envelope from Shepherdstown, WV to Carroll County, MD dated June 27, 1866

210- 1994 Photo of President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher….RNC Annual Gala.

NOTE: Day of sale takes precedence over this auction list!!!  

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