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Union lieutenant (1840–1894). Member of Co. A, 11th New York Infantry. On May 24, 1861, Union troops in Alexandria, Virginia, took exception to a Conf

American military officer (1818–1898) who served in the Seminole, Mexican-American, and Civil Wars. His actions in the last were the source of much co

Railroad executive and shipbuilder who was instrumental in developing ironclad ships for the Union Navy (1829–1896). Civil War–dated ALS signed “C. S.

Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889). Scarce war-dated LS, as secretary of war, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, October 4, 1

Union general (1829–1903) who commanded brigades at the Battle of Chickamauga. Lookout Mountain, and Missionary Ridge. War-dated ALS signed “W. P. Car

Union naval officer and a lieutenant commander of the USS Arkansas. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Washburn’s of New Orleans, signed on th

Politician (1808–1873) who served as secretary of the treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln's term, after which Lincoln appointe...

AQS, signed “S. P. Chase,” on an off-white 5 x 8 sheet. In full: “Democracy is the everlasting antagonist of all oppression: and the uttermost of oppr

Handmade and ornately decorated Civil War newspaper, 5 x 8, 18 lightly-lined pages, entitled “Semi-annual Olio" and is devoted to "Science...

Collection of 59 Civil War–era pieces, consisting of 45 patriotic covers and 14 clipped cover vignettes. Includes three scarce and desirable hand-colo

Handwritten poem on a 5.25 x 3 envelope bearing an affixed three-cent George Washington stamp, canceled in Beverly, MA, circa 1862–3. In full: “To Cha

Color 29.5 x 21.5 chromolithograph print of a violent Civil War battle, depicting Union forces on foot and horseback engaging Confederate troops, publ

Antique decorative Civil War clock. Manufactured by Sessions, clock face measures 3? in diameter, with the inside mechanism apparently in working orde

Original souvenir 1889 A28 ‘Heroes of the Civil War’ tobacco album distributed by W. Duke Sons & Co., 10.25 x 6.75, featuring colorful portraits...

Civil War-era drummer’s pin, 2.25? long, featuring an eagle atop a hand-painted American flag, with a small snare drum and a pair of drumsticks hangin

Original ambrotype of a young Confederate soldier in his uniform and infantry overcoat, a cigar clenched in his teeth, by Schoonmaker of New York, hou

Rear admiral in the US Navy (1824–1899) who helped enforce the blockade of the Confederacy's east coast. Civil War–dated ALS signed “Pierce Cros...

Two original Currier and Ives Civil War hand-colored prints, one 16.75 x 10.75 print entitled ‘The Battle of Antietam, Md., Sept. 17th, 1862,’ and one

Lawyer and politician (1817–1894) who served as the governor of Pennsylvania during the Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of C

Union general and surgeon (1810–1884). Handwritten war-dated pass, signed “Jno. M. Cuyler, Medl. Inspector U. S. A.,” on an off-white 8 x 4.5 sheet, d

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. ALS si...

Colonel in the Union Army (1842–1864) who was killed while commanding an unsuccessful raid on Richmond, resulting in the ‘Dahlgren Affair’—papers foun

Rear admiral in the Union Army (1807–1877). ALS signed “C. H. Davis—Rear Admiral and Superintendent,” two pages, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.5, Observatory

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Henry Ulke of Washington, D. C., signed above the image in black ink, “C. H. Davis, Rear Admiral.” In fine

Partly-printed DS, one page, 16 x 10, September 21, 1876. Dix appoints Colonel M. M. Price “an Officer of the Army of the Boys in Blue with the rank o

Original sheet music for a song entitled ‘Drums & Trumpets, or Parade in Broadway of the 7th, 22d & 71st Regiments of the N. Y. S. Militia,’...

Union naval officer (1803–1865) who made significant contributions to the modernization of the US Navy, despite being blamed for the Union’s failure a

Union officer (1830–1896) in the Civil War who was wounded at the Battle of Fort Donelson. Following the war, he was a leading executive in the insura

Union surgeon who served with the 15th Kentucky Infantry. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by A. S. Morse of Nashville, signed in the lower bor

Union naval officer (1803–1865) who made significant contributions to the modernization of the US Navy, despite being blamed for the Union’s failure a

New York congressman taken prisoner by Confederates while witnessing the First Battle of Bull Run; he was held at Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia,

Swedish-American Army engineer (1803–1889) who designed and built the ironclad warship Monitor for the American Navy. Civil War–dated ALS signed “J. E

Swedish-American Army engineer (1803–1889) who designed and built the ironclad warship Monitor for the American Navy. Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte

American statesman (1794–1865) renowned for his oratory, best remembered for giving the speech preceding Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Original 2.25 x

American naval admiral (1806–1863) who commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Civil War. After his promotion to rear admiral, Foote was o

American naval admiral (1806–1863) who commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Civil War. After his promotion to rear admiral, Foote was o

Fort was a Union naval surgeon who served on the Port Royal and Sangamon; Clements was a Union naval engineer. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo

Union general (1834–1903) who played a prominent role in the siege of Petersburg and the Appomattox Campaign. After the war he served as a member of t

Assistant secretary of the Navy during the Civil War (1821–1883). LS signed “G. V. Fox,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Navy Department letterh

Assistant secretary of the Navy during the Civil War (1821–1883). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Fox presented in an original 3.75 x 5.

Assistant secretary of the Navy during the Civil War (1821–1883). Civil War–dated ALS signed “G. V. Fox,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 10, United St

Collection of five items related to the Grand Army of the Republic: two circa 1870s metal pins, each approximately 1? in diameter, bearing affixed por

Union naval officer who served on board the USS Gov. Buckingham. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Peplow and Balch of Memphis, signed in the

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th

Surgeon in the Union Navy. Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gavarret, M. D., Ac. Assist. Surgeon,” one page, 8 x 10, December 24, 1862. G

Original hand-tinted 7 x 3.5 stereoview of the perspective from Little Round Top overlooking the Valley of Death. Published by Excelsior Stereo Views.

Member of the US Navy, likely of the USS Arkansas. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Gibbs seated, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Pi

Union officer who served with the 176th New York. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Whitney and Paradise of New York, signed below the image

Unusual 5.75 x 7.25 imperial cabinet photo of U. S. Grant affixed to a 7 x 9 grayish green mount. The photograph dates to around the turn of the 20th

Terrific original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Grant in full uniform with binoculars by his side. In fine condition. A sharp and u