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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

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of a relaxed Grant in uniform. Published by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of Washington.

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite half-length portrait of Grant in uniform. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York from a Brady negative. I...

Program for “Grant Night” held at the Middlesex Club in Boston on April 27, 1915, two pages, 4.75 x 7.5, featuring an image of Grant in uniform on the

Unsigned war-dated docketing panel for a letter, 3.25 x 8 folded, dated November 13, 1863. Filled out in an unknown hand panel reads, “Chattanooga, Te

Unsigned war-dated docketing panel for a letter, 3.25 x 8 folded, dated November 14, 1863. Filled out in an unknown hand panel reads, “Chattanooga, Te

Senator from New Hampshire who was the first to oppose slavery (1806–1873). Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Hale holding

Noted American surgeon (1813–1886) who served as a military surgeon for two years during the Civil War and was appointed medical inspector with the ra

Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in

Union officer in the 11th Ohio Volunteers. Original oval albumen 5.25 x 7.25 three-quarter-length portrait of Hatfield in uniform affixed to a 7.5 x 9

Arctic explorer (1832–1881) who commanded Satterlee Hospital in Philadelphia during the Civil War. Civil War–dated printed pass, signed “I. I. Hayes,”

Prominent general (1805–1880) who was wounded in the First Battle of Bull Run, but soon recovered. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Heint

Book: History of the American Civil War, Volume I, by John William Draper. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1867. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 567...

Book: The History of the Civil War in the United States by Samuel M. Schmucker. Philadelphia: Jones Brothers & Co., 1865. Hardcover, 7.75 x 10.2...

US Naval officer (1794–1862) who made the first attempt at laying a transatlantic cable and later commanded the Boston Navy Yard. Original 2.25 x 4.25

Cavalry commander (1828–1903) who led a regiment in the Battle of Chancellorsville and protected supply trains in Maryland during the Battle of Gettys

Union naval officer who commanded the sloop Savannah. Original 2.25 x 4 three-quarter length carte-de-visite photo by E. and H. T. Anthony of New York

Original unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York of Humphreys in his dress uniform. In fine condition.

President of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. LS signed “D. Hunter,” one

President of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln (1802–1886). ALS signed “D.

Commander of the US Army of the Gulf in the Civil War (1815–1882) who commanded the 4th Division, Army of the Tennessee at the Battle of Shiloh. Origi

Original photo entitled “Incidents of the War, Camp Architecture,” 8.75 x 6.75, the negative by T. H. O'Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner, Washin...

Engineer-in-chief of the Navy during the Civil War (1822–1915) he helped to found the Navy's Bureau of Steam Engineering. Ink signature, “Chief ...

Union officer who served in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed below the ima

Union officer and additional aide-de-camp to General Abner Doubleday. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by R. W. Addis of Washington, D. C., sig

Delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention where Abraham Lincoln received the presidential nomination (1822–1910). He later served as a congr

Brigadier general in the Union Army (1836–1932) who later served as a congressman from Ohio, and was speaker of the House from 1881 to 1883. Original

Governor of Louisiana from 1873 to 1877 during Reconstruction (1830–1918). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Kellogg seated, signed in the lower bo

Surgeon in the US Volunteers who participated in the Battle of Port Royal and Secessionville. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous

Union general (1810–1895) who commanded a brigade at the First Battle of Bull Run, saw action at Seven Pines, Savage’s Station, and Harrison’s Landing

Union soldier and captor of Jefferson Davis on May 10, 1865. Scarce ink signature, “Caspar Knobel,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 collector’s card, adding h

Civil war soldier. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Law in uniform by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Yours

Union officer who served in the 12th USC Artillery. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Webster Brothers of Louisville, signed below the image

Union officer who served in the 39th US Colored Troops. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Linton in full dress uniform by Louis W

Huge and fascinating original 1865 color broadside titled at the top, H. H. Lloyd & Co’s New Military Compendium printed by H. H. Lloyd & Co...

Union naval officer. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 2.75, March 2, 1857. US Navy document confirming receipt of a $57.34 payment. In fine condition,

Songwriter and chaplain of the 37th Indiana Infantry, known for composing U. S. Grant’s campaign song (1830–1907). Scarce original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet

Career military officer (1812–1887) who served as chief of staff to his son-in-law, General George B. McClellan, during the Civil War. Original 2.25 x

Union officer and politician (1815–1881) who participated in the Peninsula Campaign as well as the Bermuda Hundred Campaign, the Battle of Cold Harbor

Partly-printed document, one page, 22 x 17, April 19, 1870. Commonwealth of Massachusetts document recognizing John Ryans of Company K, 24th Ohio, “wh

Color-tinted engraved broadside entitled “Massachusetts Soldier’s Memorial,” published in September 1864 to honor Company K of the 24th Regiment of Ma

Methodist Episcopal bishop, he was the first to set ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’ to music. He introduced the song while held in Libby Prison and

Union naval officer who served on the USS Fort Henry. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of McCauley in uniform and sporting fluffy facial hai

Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of McClellan with his staff, bearing a pencil identification notation in the lower border. From left to r

Original circa 1880s Chapman, Smith & Co. Baking Powder albumen cabinet card, 4.25 x 6.5, of legendary Union General and 1864 Democrat president...

Union general (1826–1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the ‘Young Napoleon,’ who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lin

Union general and politician (1812–1900) who fought at the battles of Belmont, Fort Donelson, and Shiloh, and was a rival to his commander, U. S. Gran

Career army officer (1818-1885) famous for his defeat during the First Battle of Bull Run. Ink signature, “Irwin McDowell, Maj. Genl,” on an off-white

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by J. W. Black of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “John W. McKim, Capt & A.Q.M.” In ver...

Union officer of the 1st Pennsylvania infantry. In 1864, he was appointed to guard Alabama Governor A. B. Moore and two others after they printed a ne

Career US Army officer, civil engineer, construction engineer for a number of facilities in Washington, DC, and Quartermaster General of the US Army d