May Civil War and Military Sale

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Frederick, MD, United States

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May Civil War and Military Sale

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Our cataloged auction starts Saturday May 26th at 10:00 am EST The May sale has more Civil War and Military related items. Guns include a Virginia Manufactory Muskets, a Richmond Carbine and other firearms. Sale has more Uniforms both Union and Confederate featuring a Zouave Vest, Confederate Frock coat and a drummer boys coat and boots. 50 plus swords from C-1790, a fine 18th or 19th century Katana and a VF cased presentation Sword from the Mexican Sec. of Defense to West Point Academy from 1949. More Corps badges, knives including a Revolutionary War era Riflemans side knife, a framed set of Confederate CDV's and other images. There many items used daily by soldiers on both sides. The personal effects of Sergeant Gustavus B. Williams (a descendant of Rhode Island founder Roger Williams). Williams was in Co. K in the 51st MASS. Items include his Civil War Bible, over 100 letters home to his wife, images, uniform buttons, GAR badges, CDV's, his Civil War Musket and more. Medical items include a Civil War U.S.A. Hosp. Dept. Surgical Set, by Snowden, Phila. PA From other wars are 30 plus WWI & WWII posters, WWI & WWII Medals, medals from other countries and eras - highlighted by an Identified Mexican War Veterns badge, a cased Gold identified GAR Medal and a C-1840 French Legion D'Honneur from the July Monarcy period. 519 lots of good quality military related items.

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0025: CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE PLUSEst. $50-$100

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TWO CONFEDERATE BILLS: Includes a $50 bill and a $5 bill, shows possible blood stains.

0026: TWO CONFEDERATE BILLSEst. $25-$50

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INTERESTING HAND DRAWN INDIAN WARS BOOKLET: All hand done on period line blue paper. Eight pages of humorous drawings and text shows Lt. G. Whillikers trying to get leave to visit home. One page shows a map of Utah territory. Interesting

0027: INTERESTING HAND DRAWN INDIAN WARS BOOKLETEst. $150-$200

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WAR OF 1812 LETTER ABOUT UNIFORMS: Letter from Captain Samuel Hopkins (1753-1819) to General James Taylor (1769-1848) asking if the uniforms for the light dragoon has yet to arrive in Newport, KY. General Taylor replies on the

0028: WAR OF 1812 LETTER ABOUT UNIFORMSEst. $80-$150

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WAR OF 1812 RECEIPT OF AMMUNITION: Dated October 16, 1812 to the selectmen of Sandwich, an invoice from Elias Hamblin for the making of powder into cartridges. Reverse directs town treasurer James Bourne to pay Captain Hamblin $1.38.

0029: WAR OF 1812 RECEIPT OF AMMUNITIONEst. $50-$100

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JULY 4, 1863 RIBBON: Silk ribbon celebrates "The Friends of the Union" at Philadelphia, PA on the 4th of July. This was the day after Gettysburg ended and same day Vicksburg fell. Very minor wear. Size: 7" X 2"

0030: JULY 4, 1863 RIBBONEst. $75-$125

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CONFEDERATE BALLOT FOR JEFFERSON DAVIS: Ballot is from Virginia and includes VA Senate. Reverse has name of voter, J.A. Austin. Minor wear. Size: 5" X 3 1/18"

0031: CONFEDERATE BALLOT FOR JEFFERSON DAVISEst. $200-$300

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TWO JEFFERSON DAVIS CDV'S: First is a comical image of Davis escaping on the underground railway, second is an iconic image of Davis being captured, dressed as a women. Reverse has advertisement for Dr. Bicknell's syrup.

0032: TWO JEFFERSON DAVIS CDV'SEst. $125-$225

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0033: SCARCE CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA PATRIOTIC ENVELOPEst. $80-$125

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LOT OF PATRIOTIC ENVELOPES: Includes two with pirate flags, one hand colored. Also has 1887 Louisiana state lottery ticket. Size: 5 1/2" X 3 1/2"

0034: LOT OF PATRIOTIC ENVELOPESEst. $60-$125

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FINAL ENCAMPMENT UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS FIRST: 1951 post marked first day of issue. Also comes with six 3 cent UCV stamps and two 3 cent GAR stamps. Stamps unused. Size: 6 1/2" X 3 3/4"

0035: FINAL ENCAMPMENT UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS FIRSTEst. $40-$80

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FOUR ENLISTMENT CERTIFICATES COMPANY I, 23RD MASS.: All four with various dates certify that the mentioned soliders enlisted on said dates and were signed by their Captains. Size: Varies

0036: FOUR ENLISTMENT CERTIFICATES COMPANY I, 23RD MASS.Est. $50-$80

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THREE CIVIL WAR QUARTER MASTER LISTS FROM 102ND NY: Two lists are from Company F and one from Company H. Size: Varies

0037: THREE CIVIL WAR QUARTER MASTER LISTS FROM 102ND NYEst. $40-$80

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TWO CIVIL WAR DISCHARGES FOR ROBERT ELLIOTT: First discharge shows Robert Elliott as a private in company G, 18th Regiment, PA Volunteer Infantry. Discharge dated August 1861. Second discharge shows Robert Elliott as a Sergeant in Company B,

0038: TWO CIVIL WAR DISCHARGES FOR ROBERT ELLIOTTEst. $60-$90

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THE STORY OF THE WAR OF 1898: First edition by W. Nephew King published 1898 by Peter Fenelon Collier, NY. 248 pages includes seven full color lithos. Slight wear to binding. Cover: Good/VG. Size: 17 1/2" X 11 1/2"

0039: THE STORY OF THE WAR OF 1898Est. $150-$225

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FIVE PAPER ITEMS FOR THE FILM "CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT": Items form the 1915 Thomas Ince film. Iincludes window card, two small hand bills and two different colored broadsides. Very slight wear. Size: Largest: 22" X 14"

0040: FIVE PAPER ITEMS FOR THE FILM "CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT"Est. $75-$150

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CIVIL WAR MUSTER CERTIFICATE: Printed certificate for Robert Elliott dated April 24, 1861. Elliott enlisted in Company G, First Regiment, PA Volunteers, only 12 days after the start of the war. Minor wear. The next lot is

0041: CIVIL WAR MUSTER CERTIFICATEEst. $30-$50

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"NEW YORK AT GETTYSBURG" THREE VOLUME SET: Published by New York Monuments Commission, printed by J.B. Lyon Co. 1900. Volume one has hand signed tag compliments of the Board of Commissioners. All volumes missing maps, otherwise complete.

0042: "NEW YORK AT GETTYSBURG" THREE VOLUME SETEst. $75-$125

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HARPER'S PICTORIAL OF THE GREAT REBELLION: Two volume set published in 1866. Bindings loose, pages generally good. Size: 16 1/2" X 11 1/2"

0043: HARPER'S PICTORIAL OF THE GREAT REBELLIONEst. $75-$125

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SEVEN CIVIL WAR RELATED BOOKS: Includes "Memoirs of Sheridan" Vo. 1 & 2, "The Great Rebellion" Vo. 1 & 2, "Ten Years in Washington" by Mary Clemmer Ames, and others. All appear to be first editions. Size: Varies

0044: SEVEN CIVIL WAR RELATED BOOKSEst. $50-$100

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EIGHT BOOKS ON ROBERT E. LEE: Includes four biographies by Douglas Southall Freeman, three volume set on Lee's lieutenant's also by Freeman and letters and "Recollections of General Lee." Size: Varies

0045: EIGHT BOOKS ON ROBERT E. LEEEst. $40-$80

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1865 FORD'S THEATRE PLAY BILL: Printed right after President Lincoln's assassination as a souvenir item. Size: 21 1/2" X 6 1/2"

0046: 1865 FORD'S THEATRE PLAY BILLEst. $400-$500

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CIVIL WAR MAP OF TENNESSEE AND NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI: Circa 1862. Brown ink on paper. Size: 26" X 20"

0047: CIVIL WAR MAP OF TENNESSEE AND NORTHERN MISSISSIPPIEst. $400-$500

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CIVIL WAR ORIGINAL COPY OF GENERAL ORDER NO. 9: This is copy of the famous last order from General Robert E. Lee to his troops, after his surrender. As was normal, these were made in three copies, one for file and one for each of the Corps. At

0048: CIVIL WAR ORIGINAL COPY OF GENERAL ORDER NO. 9Est. $700-$1,100

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Friday May 25th 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Saturday May 26th 8:00am until sale at 10:00am other times by appointment

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