FALL AMERICANA AUCTION - Session 1

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<p>Cowan’s is pleased to offer more than 800 lots of fine historical and decorative Americana during our special Fall Auction, November 20-21. On November 20 th more than 400 lots of rare historical Americana will be sold, including an exceptionally rare hand-painted flag presented by the Ladies of Gordonsville, Virginia to the "Greys" on the eve of the Civil War; a rare North Carolina First National Confederate Flag; George Barnard's photographic album documenting "Sherman's March"; a campaign flag from the 1860 presidential campaign featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln; many fine American Indian photographs by Gardner and Rhinehart; Revolutionary swords, including one by Samuel Drowne, and another from England, both identified; five Civil War presentation swords; a Colt Pocket Model revolver presented to a Gettysburg combatant; Civil War Achives and letter groups, and many other choice lots.
<p>On November 21st the offering will include more than 400 lots of American furniture, folk and decorative arts, including the Collection of Nan Gordon formerly of Cincinnati and now of Prescott, Arizona; fine furnishing from the Edwin and Barbara Charitable Remainder Trust of Cleveland, Ohio; transportation prints from the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio and other select consignments. This sale will begin with a fine selection of autographs of many American presidents, including Jefferson, three Lincoln documents; many presidential signed appointments; a fine inscribed Mark Twain photograph; an exceptional autograph book containing Lincoln's signature, George Armstrong Custer, and numerous Civil War generals and dignitaries.
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Civil War Stereoview of the Fighting McCooks,202 - Civil War Stereoview of the Fighting McCooks,
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Civil War Stereoview of the Fighting McCooks,<p>regular sized, ivory mount. An outdoor scene, perhaps taken in their hometown of Lisbon, in C...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Mumper & Co. & Anthony Civil War Stereoviews,203 - Mumper & Co. & Anthony Civil War Stereoviews,
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Mumper & Co. & Anthony Civil War Stereoviews,<p>lot of 3. Includes two with hand stamp from Mumper & Co., labeled #232; PLUS #813 ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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George Barnard's Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign,204 - George Barnard's Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign,
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George Barnard's Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign,<p>large folio, embossed calf boards,“PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS OF SHERMAN’S CAMPAIGN...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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A.J. Russell Civil War Bull Run Photographs,205 - A.J. Russell Civil War Bull Run Photographs,
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A.J. Russell Civil War Bull Run Photographs,<p>lot of 2 albumen photographs, 11.2 x 8.75" mounted on larger boards showing Union troops r...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A.J. Russell Bull Run Civil War Photographs,206 - A.J. Russell Bull Run Civil War Photographs,
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A.J. Russell Bull Run Civil War Photographs,<p>lot of 4 albumen photographs, one 11.75 x 15.5", three 9.5 x 12.25", all mounted on l...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Photograph of Ruins of Gaines Mills,207 - Civil War Photograph of Ruins of Gaines Mills,
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Civil War Photograph of Ruins of Gaines Mills,<p>albumen image, 9 x7" mounted on larger printed board, from Gardner's "Incidents...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Civil War Naval Photograph,208 - Civil War Naval Photograph,
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Civil War Naval Photograph,<p>an anonymous 8 x 6" oval albumen image mounted on a larger board. A fine studio portrait of four men -- pro...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Scarce Civil War Photographs of Fort Pulaski, GA, 1862,209 - Scarce Civil War Photographs of Fort Pulaski, GA, 1862,
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Scarce Civil War Photographs of Fort Pulaski, GA, 1862,<p>lot of 7. Series of seven rare 9” x 7” salt prints mounted on slightly larger board ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Rare Photograph of Fort Sumter Officers,210 - Rare Photograph of Fort Sumter Officers,
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Rare Photograph of Fort Sumter Officers,<p>smaller size (circa 3 x 4") albumen mounted on board depicting the “Officers of the Garrison o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Civil War Photograph of 1st Indiana Artillery Band,211 - Civil War Photograph of 1st Indiana Artillery Band,
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Civil War Photograph of 1st Indiana Artillery Band,<p>attributed to Andrew D. Lytle of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, circa 1862-63. Salted paper ph...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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U.S. Navy Civil War Class of 1863,212 - U.S. Navy Civil War Class of 1863,
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U.S. Navy Civil War Class of 1863,<p>albumen photograph, 8.75 x 6.25" mounted on larger cream board, possibly by Joshua Appleby Williams,...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Large Albumen Civil War Camp Scene,213 - Large Albumen Civil War Camp Scene,
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Large Albumen Civil War Camp Scene,<p>matted and framed under glass. Anonymous 9 x 13" albumen image mounted on larger board. The scene i...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Large Albumen Photo of C.S.A. surgeon general,214 - Large Albumen Photo of C.S.A. surgeon general,
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Large Albumen Photo of C.S.A. surgeon general,<p>measuring 10 x 12"of a dignified Major identified as “Col. William Maffitt Post, Surgeon...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Civil War 10th NY Cavalry Presentation Sword.215 - Civil War 10th NY Cavalry Presentation Sword.
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Civil War 10th NY Cavalry Presentation Sword.<p>of George Washington Vanderbilt. A presentation grade M1850 officer's sword with ornate g...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Presentation Sword of a Maine Hero,216 - Civil War Presentation Sword of a Maine Hero,
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Civil War Presentation Sword of a Maine Hero,<p>non-regulation European type similar to Model 1850 officer's with ornate cast brass hilt w...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Civil War Second Illinois  Presentation Sword,217 - Civil War Second Illinois Presentation Sword,
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Civil War Second Illinois Presentation Sword,<p>marked with acid etched shield "Henry Folsom, St. Louis, Mo." on left ricasso and s...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Civil War Sixth Massachusetts  Presentation Sword,218 - Civil War Sixth Massachusetts Presentation Sword,
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Civil War Sixth Massachusetts Presentation Sword,<p>Model 1860 Staff Officer's, with acid etched 32" single edged blade with 3/4 len...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Civil War First Massachusetts Presentation Sword,219 - Civil War First Massachusetts Presentation Sword,
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Civil War First Massachusetts Presentation Sword,<p>with red carbuncle jeweled pommel and grip, beautiful cast brass hilt with traces of silve...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Id'd Civil War Sword from the 160th OVI,220 - Id'd Civil War Sword from the 160th OVI,
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Id'd Civil War Sword from the 160th OVI,<p>including a brass telescope and cabinet card belonging to Captain David D. Fowler, Company F, 1...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Ames Model 1840 Light Artillery Sabre,221 - Ames Model 1840 Light Artillery Sabre,
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Ames Model 1840 Light Artillery Sabre,<p>with nickel plated steel scabbard. Sword is marked "Made by Ames M.F.G. Co. Chipopee, Mass.&quo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber,222 - Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber,
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Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber,<p>with 36" single edged blade, double fuller, ricasso marked "Solingen" on left and "Gebru...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Model 1840 Cavalry Saber,223 - Model 1840 Cavalry Saber,
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Model 1840 Cavalry Saber,<p>with repainted steel scabbard, unmarked with 36" single edged blade, 3/4 length fuller, brass openwork knuckl...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Musicians Model 1840 Sword,224 - Musicians Model 1840 Sword,
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Musicians Model 1840 Sword,<p>with single piece brass hilt with "D" shaped knuckle bow, faceted quillon and imitation wire wrapped g...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Louisiana State Militia Officers Sword,225 - Louisiana State Militia Officers Sword,
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Louisiana State Militia Officers Sword,<p>with 31" double edged sword with 1/2 length fuller, with acid etched patriotic and floral desig...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Confederate Heavy Cavalry Sabre and Scabbard,226 - Confederate Heavy Cavalry Sabre and Scabbard,
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Confederate Heavy Cavalry Sabre and Scabbard,<p>not marked, but typical of swords identifed as Boyle and Gamble, this from an unknown maker. ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Confederate Sword (Kenansville Arsenal?)227 - Confederate Sword (Kenansville Arsenal?)
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Confederate Sword (Kenansville Arsenal?)<p>with matching heavy leather scabbard. Hilt of crudely cast brass, with three-branched knucklebow, ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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Civil War Burnside Carbine,228 - Civil War Burnside Carbine,
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Civil War Burnside Carbine,<p>4th Model, marked on lock plate "Burnside Rifle Co./Providence, R.I." and on top of breech with Burnsi...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Burnside Civil War Era Carbine,229 - Burnside Civil War Era Carbine,
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Burnside Civil War Era Carbine,<p>4th model 54 caliber percussion breech loading rifle with walnut forestock, lock plate marked "Burnside...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Spencer Civil War Carbine,230 - Spencer Civil War Carbine,
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Spencer Civil War Carbine,<p>52 caliber with 22" barrel, total length 39.2", with walnut stock and fore-end, seven shot repeater, lo...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Spencer Repeating Carbine,231 - Spencer Repeating Carbine,
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Spencer Repeating Carbine,<p>marked on front of breech "Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Boston, Mass. Pat'd March 6 1860". With wal...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Civil War Sharp's Carbine,232 - Civil War Sharp's Carbine,
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Civil War Sharp's Carbine,<p>marked on top of breech "New Model 1863", 52 caliber percussion breechloader with walnut stock and ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Smith Civil War Carbine,233 - Smith Civil War Carbine,
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Smith Civil War Carbine,<p>marked on top of breech "Address/Poultney & Trimble/Baltimore, U.S.A." above "Smith's Patent...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Frank Wesson Civil War Carbine,234 - Frank Wesson Civil War Carbine,
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Frank Wesson Civil War Carbine,<p>breech loading 1st type 44 caliber 24" hexagonal barrel, total length 39". Walnut stock with sadd...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Starr Carbine,235 - Civil War Starr Carbine,
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Civil War Starr Carbine,<p>marked on lock plate "Starr Arms Co./Yonkers, N.Y.", and on rear tang Starr's Patent/Sept. 14, 1858&q...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Springfield Flintlock Musket,236 - Springfield Flintlock Musket,
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Springfield Flintlock Musket,<p>a two band, cadet version, lock with eagle over "US" and "Springfield 1826" at rear of ham...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Whitney Mississippi  With Confederate Sling,237 - Whitney Mississippi With Confederate Sling,
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Whitney Mississippi With Confederate Sling,<p>lock marked "E. Whitney" over "U.S." and behind hammer "New Haven 1845...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Presentation Colt Police Pocket Revolver Used at Gettysburg,238 - Presentation Colt Police Pocket Revolver Used at Gettysburg,
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Presentation Colt Police Pocket Revolver Used at Gettysburg,<p>serial number 8657 (all matching). Backstrap engraved "Presented to Rober...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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Cased Tranter Revolver,239 - Cased Tranter Revolver,
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Cased Tranter Revolver,<p>engraved on frame above cylinder "H. Beckwith. Skinner St. London" and "No. 7035.T" on side, wi...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver,240 - Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver,
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Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver,<p>civilian model, Serial No. 13867, with solid walnut grip, with a dragoon style black leather holster and ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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Civil War Colt Army, Revolver241 - Civil War Colt Army, Revolver
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Civil War Colt Army, Revolver<p>Serial No. 94127, butt notched for shoulder stock. One piece walnut grip, three screw frame, with inspector&#...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Colt Army Revolver,242 - Civil War Colt Army Revolver,
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Civil War Colt Army Revolver,<p>martially issued, Ser. No. 92342, solid walnut grips, with inspector's cartouche on left, cut for shoulder...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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3rd Model Colt Navy Revolver,243 - 3rd Model Colt Navy Revolver,
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3rd Model Colt Navy Revolver,<p>all matching serial numbers 126736, with single piece walnut grip.<p>About Good, with no traces of origi...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Remington New Model Army Revolver,244 - Remington New Model Army Revolver,
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Remington New Model Army Revolver,<p>44 caliber 6 shot percussion, with original walnut grips, total length 13.5".<p>barrel marking...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Confederate Presentation Flag of the Gordonsville Greys,245 - Confederate Presentation Flag of the Gordonsville Greys,
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Confederate Presentation Flag of the Gordonsville Greys,<p>Company C, 13th Virginia infantry. Constructed of two layers of cream silk, 44 x 59...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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First National Confederate Flag,246 - First National Confederate Flag,
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First National Confederate Flag,<p>handsewn cotton, 40.75" x 71.5." Flag with twelve white cotton five pointed stars appliqued to e...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Civil War/Indian Wars Presentation  Cane,247 - Civil War/Indian Wars Presentation Cane,
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Civil War/Indian Wars Presentation Cane,<p>with "To Col. A. Jackson Smith" and "From Reception Committee / St. Louis, Mo. / Ju...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Civil War Pike,248 - Civil War Pike,
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Civil War Pike,<p>hand wrought steel with long ovate pointed blade, 4" long hook and 2" wide hatchet near mount, total length 30.5&q...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Civil War Cavalry Lieutenant's Shoulder Boards,249 - Civil War Cavalry Lieutenant's Shoulder Boards,
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Civil War Cavalry Lieutenant's Shoulder Boards,<p>wire bullion sewn with red velvet ground, with typical enameled paper backing.<p>V...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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American Spear-point Bowie Knife,250 - American Spear-point Bowie Knife,
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American Spear-point Bowie Knife,<p>unmarked, with flattened two piece antler grips, 17" total length. With its original leather sheath,...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Rare Civil War Gilmore Medal Awarded to a Member of the 54th Mass,251 - Rare Civil War Gilmore Medal Awarded to a Member of the 54th Mass,
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Rare Civil War Gilmore Medal Awarded to a Member of the 54th Mass,<p>belonging to Pvt. Charles H. Harrison. One of the rarest Civil War medal...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Untouched Sons of Veterans' Civil War Kepi,252 - Untouched Sons of Veterans' Civil War Kepi,
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Untouched Sons of Veterans' Civil War Kepi,<p>stamped on linen liner "M.C. Lilly & Co. Columbus, Ohio", size 7, with gilt br...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Ivory Handled Medical Kit,253 - Early Ivory Handled Medical Kit,
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Early Ivory Handled Medical Kit,<p>in fitted embossed red leather case with navy felt liner, 11 tools, filling all available slots in case, 6....
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Civil War Snare Drum from the 12th Indiana Infantry,254 - Civil War Snare Drum from the 12th Indiana Infantry,
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Civil War Snare Drum from the 12th Indiana Infantry,<p>presented to Alfred Barker, on May 5, 1861. A 16" snare drum, manufactured by Nob...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Three Confederate and Union Pins and Badges,255 - Three Confederate and Union Pins and Badges,
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Three Confederate and Union Pins and Badges,<p>including a UCV(?) cello pin for New Orleans May 19-22, 1903 featuring R.E. Lee portrait; a whi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Important Civil War Autograph Album,256 - Important Civil War Autograph Album,
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Important Civil War Autograph Album,<p>8vo, maroon leather with gilt front and edges. A. Lincoln with tipped in 1 x 1.5" oval portrait of...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Confederate Prisoner's Pipe,257 - Confederate Prisoner's Pipe,
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Confederate Prisoner's Pipe,<p>hand carved fine grained limestone with "C.S.A." shield on front, first national flag on left sid...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Signatures of Lew Wallace, P.G. Bureaugard,258 - Signatures of Lew Wallace, P.G. Bureaugard,
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Signatures of Lew Wallace, P.G. Bureaugard,<p>lot of 2 framed. Includes calling card signed "G. T. Beauregard, 1883," 2.25 x 3.5&quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Civil War Archive of Samuel Patton, 1st Illinois Artillery259 - Civil War Archive of Samuel Patton, 1st Illinois Artillery
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Civil War Archive of Samuel Patton, 1st Illinois Artillery<p>1862-1865 (1st Illinois Light Artillery) and William Desmond (129th Illinois Infa...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Diaries, 1st Mass. Battery,260 - Civil War Diaries, 1st Mass. Battery,
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Civil War Diaries, 1st Mass. Battery,<p>J. R. Gardner Small, January 1863-August 1864. Gardner Small lived up to a name reeking of New Englan...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Memoir, 73rd Ohio Infantry,261 - Civil War Memoir, 73rd Ohio Infantry,
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Civil War Memoir, 73rd Ohio Infantry,<p>of William Cline, 242pp., 1861-September 1864. Written in a standard pocket diary, but apparently a ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Civil War Archive of J.R. Dow, 31st OVI,262 - Civil War Archive of J.R. Dow, 31st OVI,
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Civil War Archive of J.R. Dow, 31st OVI,<p>Co. H. 281 war date letters, (75 post-war), April 1861-1883. One the mainstay regiments in the we...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Archive of 86th Indiana Soldier KIA at Stones River,263 - Archive of 86th Indiana Soldier KIA at Stones River,
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Archive of 86th Indiana Soldier KIA at Stones River,<p>lot of 8 items. These letters tell the history of one Civil War soldier, George E. Arme...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Civil War Diary,  Co. A, 24th Wisconsin,264 - Civil War Diary, Co. A, 24th Wisconsin,
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Civil War Diary, Co. A, 24th Wisconsin,<p>12mo pocket variety, written by Private James Aker. Aker, a Corporal from Milwaukee, enlisted on A...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Civil War Archive of W. L. Savage, 10th Connecticut,265 - Civil War Archive of W. L. Savage, 10th Connecticut,
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Civil War Archive of W. L. Savage, 10th Connecticut,<p>211 ALsS. September 1861-October 1864 From his days as a raw recruit from Greenwich,...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Archive of New Mexico Civil War Letters,266 - Archive of New Mexico Civil War Letters,
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Archive of New Mexico Civil War Letters,<p>Amos F. Garrison Papers: Commissary in New Mexico 43 letters (35 war-date), 1861-1877. Lightly def...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Sutler's Manuscript Archive,267 - Civil War Sutler's Manuscript Archive,
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Civil War Sutler's Manuscript Archive,<p>Henry Garrsion, Sutler, 2nd New York Infantry. 8 letters, 1862-1863. Although he made attempts t...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Battle Prang & Co. Chromolithograph268 - Civil War Battle Prang & Co. Chromolithograph
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Civil War Battle Prang & Co. Chromolithograph<p>entitled "Sheridan's final cavalry charge at Winchester", dated 1880, Boston...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Jefferson Davis Transformation Cartoon,269 - Jefferson Davis Transformation Cartoon,
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Jefferson Davis Transformation Cartoon,<p>1864, Chicago: Golden & Sammons (Publ). Hand-colored lithograph with "War" on one end,...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bronze Bust of Robert E. Lee by Moses Ezekiel,270 - Bronze Bust of Robert E. Lee by Moses Ezekiel,
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Bronze Bust of Robert E. Lee by Moses Ezekiel,<p>approx. 7" high on dark marble base. Back is marked "Ezekiel -- Roma." This sm...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Pen and Ink by John R. Chapin,271 - Civil War Pen and Ink by John R. Chapin,
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Civil War Pen and Ink by John R. Chapin,<p>(1823-1907), 11.5 x 9" with applied white color for smoke. A fine sketch titled in ink on ver...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Pen and Ink by John R. Chapin,272 - Civil War Pen and Ink by John R. Chapin,
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Civil War Pen and Ink by John R. Chapin,<p>(1823-1907), 9 x 6" on larger sheet, with applied white color for smoke and clouds, pencilled ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Pen and Ink By John R. Chapin,273 - Civil War Pen and Ink By John R. Chapin,
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Civil War Pen and Ink By John R. Chapin,<p>(1823-1907), a 10 x 7" illustration of a Zouave. Signed "Chapman after a sketch by J.H. ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Original Civil War Pen and Ink Illustration,274 - Original Civil War Pen and Ink Illustration,
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Original Civil War Pen and Ink Illustration,<p>by John Douglas Woodward (1846-1924). Two drawings on a single 15.5 x 13.5 sheet, apparently d...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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West Virginia Confederate Broadside,275 - West Virginia Confederate Broadside,
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West Virginia Confederate Broadside,<p>12 x 8.75." "General Order. Head Quarters, Department of Western Virginia, Charleston, Va. Se...
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Scarce Ohio Civil War Broadside Extra,276 - Scarce Ohio Civil War Broadside Extra,
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Scarce Ohio Civil War Broadside Extra,<p>TELEGRAM-EXTRA (Springfield, Ohio), issued Monday, April 15, 1861, 18 x 12.5" Issued in the imm...
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Civil War Recruiting Broadside,277 - Civil War Recruiting Broadside,
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Civil War Recruiting Broadside,<p>n.d., n.p. though likely Ohio. UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING SERVICE. Yellow paper,12 x 19" with black ...
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Memphis Civil War Occupation Newspaper,278 - Memphis Civil War Occupation Newspaper,
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Memphis Civil War Occupation Newspaper,<p>single folded newssheet from the "Evening Times Extra", dated August 24, 1864. Discusses ...
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Scarce Indiana Civil War Unit History,279 - Scarce Indiana Civil War Unit History,
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Scarce Indiana Civil War Unit History,<p>Kerwood, Asbury L. "Annals of the 57th Regiment Indiana Volunteers....By a Member of the Regimen...
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Bound Volume Civil War General Orders for 1863,280 - Bound Volume Civil War General Orders for 1863,
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Bound Volume Civil War General Orders for 1863,<p>Numbers 1 - 201, Jan. 1 - June 30, 1863. 12mo, half calf with gilt spine. This volume begins...
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Historical Record of the First Regiment, Maryland Civil War281 - Historical Record of the First Regiment, Maryland Civil War
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Historical Record of the First Regiment, Maryland Civil War<p>Camper, Charles and Kirkley, J.W. (compilers). "Historical Record of the Fi...
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Rare Civil War Book, Genesis of the Civil War,282 - Rare Civil War Book, Genesis of the Civil War,
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Rare Civil War Book, Genesis of the Civil War,<p>Crawford, Samuel Wylie. "Genesis of the Civil War: The Story of Sumter, 1860-61." 1...
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Webb and Thomas Civil War Books,283 - Webb and Thomas Civil War Books,
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Webb and Thomas Civil War Books,<p>includes "Webb and His Brigade at the Angle, Gettysburg" (front cover) or "Statue of Brevet ...
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Four Years in the Saddle, Civil War Book,284 - Four Years in the Saddle, Civil War Book,
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Four Years in the Saddle, Civil War Book,<p>Gilmor, Harry (Col.) "Four Years in the Saddle." 1866. Harper & Brothers: New York. ...
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Roster of Maryland Civil War Soldiers,285 - Roster of Maryland Civil War Soldiers,
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Roster of Maryland Civil War Soldiers,<p>two volumes. Wilmer, L. Allison, Jarrett, J.H. and Vernon, Geo. W. F. (Prepared under authority of th...
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Civil War History of Maine, 1865,286 - Civil War History of Maine, 1865,
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Civil War History of Maine, 1865,<p>Whitman, William E.S. and Charles H. Rue. "Maine in the War for the Union: A History of the Part Born...
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Fragment of Flag Made by Betsy Ross,287 - Fragment of Flag Made by Betsy Ross,
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Fragment of Flag Made by Betsy Ross,<p>with parts of 2 red and 2 white stripes, 7 stars. Appears to be silk, with cotton stars and hoist, all ...
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Handmade 13-Star Flag , Made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter,288 - Handmade 13-Star Flag , Made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter,
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Handmade 13-Star Flag , Made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter,<p>Rachel Albright. Silk, 10.75 x 7" with hand-stitched stripes, and embr...
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Civil War Era Garrison Flag,289 - Civil War Era Garrison Flag,
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Civil War Era Garrison Flag,<p>35 stars in 5 rows of 7. Wool with cotton stars, all hand sewn. Hoist is rope in cotton casing, grommets are al...
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38 Star Flag,290 - 38 Star Flag,
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38 Star Flag,<p>wool with linen hoist with brass grommets, and hand sewn cotton 5 pointed stars in 8, 7, 8, 7, and 8 pattern. Hoist is stampe...
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Fine Lot of American Flags291 - Fine Lot of American Flags
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Fine Lot of American Flags<p>lot of 5. Includes 4 same, approx. 4.5 x 6.5", polished cotton printed flags with 13 stars. The canton resem...
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Illustrated New York Agricultural Broadside,292 - Illustrated New York Agricultural Broadside,
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Illustrated New York Agricultural Broadside,<p>Union of the Cultivator and Genesee Farmer, dated 1840, with border illustrated with numerous v...
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Scarce Currier & Ives and Speaking Dog Bank Trade Cards,293 - Scarce Currier & Ives and Speaking Dog Bank Trade Cards,
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Scarce Currier & Ives and Speaking Dog Bank Trade Cards,<p>lot of 3. Includes a rare "Speaking Dog" bank advertising card issue...
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New England Primer, 1800,294 - New England Primer, 1800,
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New England Primer, 1800,<p>The New England Primer, Improved; or, an easy and Pleasant Guide to the Art of Reading. To Which is Added, The Ass...
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Extremely Early Cincinnati SPCA Ephemera,295 - Extremely Early Cincinnati SPCA Ephemera,
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Extremely Early Cincinnati SPCA Ephemera,<p>2 medals and more. Includes 2 Medals for SPCA membership. One has "No. 1 / Jno. Simpkinson / ...
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Henry Newman 1691 Almanack,296 - Henry Newman 1691 Almanack,
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Henry Newman 1691 Almanack,<p>reprinted in 1844 by Ira Webster reprint of the early American Boston Almanack by Henry Newman, Philomath, sold...
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1797 American Almanac297 - 1797 American Almanac
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1797 American Almanac<p>in German. Printer paper wraps, Baltimore: Samuel Saur. 7 x 8.5", 38pp. One of the feature articles after the alm...
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Early 1791 Acts of Congress,298 - Early 1791 Acts of Congress,
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Early 1791 Acts of Congress,<p>Acts Passed at the First Session of the Second Congress of the United States of America. 1797, Philadelphia. 8v...
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Illustrated Castine, Maine Broadside,299 - Illustrated Castine, Maine Broadside,
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Illustrated Castine, Maine Broadside,<p>with a poem relative to the execution of one Ebenezer Ball, on Oct. 31, 1811, for the murder of Mr. Jo...
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Massachussetts Militia Handbook, 1807,300 - Massachussetts Militia Handbook, 1807,
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Massachussetts Militia Handbook, 1807,<p>Anonymous, "Rules and Regulations of the Light Infantry Company of Winslow Blues. Revised and A...
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War of 1812 Naval Memoirs,301 - War of 1812 Naval Memoirs,
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War of 1812 Naval Memoirs,<p>[McBride, James]. "Naval Biography, Consisting of Memoirs of the Most Distinguished Officers of the American...
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