GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD ORPHANS Civil War CDV photo of 3 small children, the Humeston Children, a copy of the image found in the hand of their father, Sergeant Amos Humiston, 154th NY, found dead on the Gettysburg battlefield. A very sweet image of 3 little kids, a nice view- rev w imprint "The Children of the Battlefield", relates how original was found in the hand of Sgt Humiston and sold to support the Soldier's Orphans, 1865. Photo by Wendroth, Taylor & Brown, Philadelphia. Vg.
Manufacturer: Wendroth, Taylor & Brown, Philadelphia  

NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER PHOTOS A nice group of 8 photos of New Hampshire Militia officers, circa 1880s, include 1) General w sword, dress uniform w general's star on epaulets, NH buttons on coat, standing view, 2) General w sword, standing, Concord, 3) Officer w sword, standing, Concord, 4) Officer, seated, w sword, Concord, 5) Officer, seated, waistview, Concord, 6) Officer, seated, w sword, waistview, egdes trimmed. No pm, 7) General, seated, w sword, 8 x 4", edges trimmed, no pm, 8) Colonel, chestview, w Manchester, New Hampshire photo imprint. All are 6 x 4" cabinet photos, w WGC Kimball, Concord, New Hampshire photographer imprints and vg except as noted. The group
Circa: 1880s
Manufacturer: WGC Kimball, Concord, New Hampshire  

VINTAGE US ARMY COLOR LITHOGRAPHS A handsome partial bound run of fine 16 x 13" bright color lithos "The US Army 1776-1899", shows soldiers & officers in campaign, field & dress uniforms. Publ by Werner Co. Akron, Ohio, 1899, - This partial run includes 12 lithos, from the 1776 US ArmY rRetreat from Long Island, Seminole Wars, Civil War, Indian Wars, to 1899 US Army in the Field, Covers loose, lithographs vg. The lot
Circa: 1899
Manufacturer: Werner Co. Akron, Ohio  

SAMUEL COLT An historic issue of the Illustrated London News w 3 famous images, promoted by Samuel Colt, appearing in the April 11, 1857 issue of the Illustrated London News incl half page illus showing a buckskinned hunter shooting a bison with Colt caption. Two other illus, one full page, show George Catlin hunting a panther in Brazil, & 3rd illus deer hunting on the Susquehanna, both w Colts. Rev page features details of the hunts, and promotional bio of Colonel Colt. Complete 22pp issue also w illus & news of the China War. The Colt Collection in Hartford featured these illus in the 2006 Colt exhibit at Wadsworth Aetheneum. Vg.
Circa: 1857
Manufacturer: Illustrated London News  

NEW JERSEY SOLDIER CIVIL WAR PHOTO Civil War era antique CDV photo of a New Jersey Civil War soldier- chestview with photographer imprint by S. Stokes, Trenton, New Jersey. Image fair.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: S. Stokes, Trenton, New Jersey  

US ARMY INFANTRY HAT INSIGNIA A handsome, original Model 1845 US infantry insuignia, a gilt embroidered cloth bugle on black felt backing, these were issued for infantry hats through the Seminole & Mexican Wars to 1855 and widely used by State Volunteer regiments during the Civil War. Approx 2 x 2", vg, unissued, in exc cond. (see Fig 309, Campbell & O'Donnell, American Military Headgear Insignia).
Manufacturer: NA  

ASSASSINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN A beatutful color image of the Murder of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater. 4 x 3" glass-plate lantern slide engraved color view of John Wilkes Booth shooting the President from behind as he and Mary Lincoln watch the play. This 4 x 3" glass plate image is rare in any format,
Manufacturer: NA  

GENERAL CUSTER IN BATTLE One of the iconic images of the Civil War- Original March 19, 1864 issue of the Harpers Weekly w full cover illustration of General George A Custer leading a charge. Complete isue w 14pp War news, incl full illus of General Kilpatrick, also scenes of Huntsville, Alabama, East Tennessee, and double page view of the Moon. Vg.
Circa: 1864
Manufacturer: Harpers Weekly  

MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR VETERAN GROUP group of 9 Massachusetts veteran items incl 1 ) GAR Dept medal worn by Union Vets in Massachusetts. gold shield depicts Indian, rev w GAR seal & "GAR Dept of Mass Adopted 1892" vg. 2-6 ) Six 46th Mass Volunteer reunion ribbons include the 1915 Reunion, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1917 at Springfield, 1895 Springfield, 1894 Ludlow, 1893 Belchertown. Each color silk w illus of Mass seal, Indioan & sword. 7-8 ) Two GAR hat wreaths, brass w wire back loops, 9 ) GAR copper collar lapel pin, cast copper w GAR seal . The group of 9 items
Circa: Various
Manufacturer: NA  

MICHIGAN HAT BADGE A handsome brass hat badge, shield shaped w seal of the State of Muichigan- an eagle, deer and a Latin motot, approx 2 x 2" stamped brass, reverse w soldered brass wires. I believe this is mid-19th century but am not sure how it was used, possibly a militia item. Vg.
Circa: NA
Manufacturer: NA  

GOLD RUSH ACTRESS LOTTA CRABTREE PHOTO A very early 1860s era CDV photo of Lotta Crattree, the young actress who learned theater from Lola Montez at the Rabbit Creek Mining camps of Grass Valley, the Sierras, California, eventually playinmg San Fransicco & New York. Circa 1865 very pleasing seated view of this young woman who charmed the miners and later led a quiet life, leaving her huge fortune to charity. Exc image w good tones, by J Gurney & Son, New York. A very rare early image of Lotta.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: J Gurney & Son, New York  

1ST CONNECTICUT HEAVY ARTILLERY MEDALS A nice pair of Civil War veteran medals 1) 3-pc brass medal, eagle pinbar red ribbon, w medallion showing crossed cannons, mikd "1st C.V.H.A. 1861-1865", reverse lists battles- Hanover Court House, Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Fredericksburg, Malvery Hill, Petersburg, Gaines Mill, Richmond". 2) 1892 National Encampment Medal, 3-pc copper w blue ribbon, pinbar mkd "Connecticut", w President Washington drop, and medal mkd "Merriam Post 8 Meriden". Both medals vg, from the Meriden Connecticut GAR Post. The pair
Circa: 1892
Manufacturer: NA  

RHODE ISLAND CIVIL WAR VETERAN RELATED ITEMS Group of ribbons for Civil War veteran affilaites Women's Relief Corp, GAR, & Sons of Veterans incl 1) Reno Post 6 Gar Ribbon w illus GAR medal, 2) Reno Post 6 GAR Memorial Day Ribbon, 3) RI SUV, GAR & WRC Field Day Ribbon, 1908, 4) RI SUV Ribbon w illus SUV medal, Providence, 1942. 5) RI SUV Ribbon w illus medal, Providence, 1941, 6) Rhode Island WRC Ribbon Natl Convention Cleveland, Ohio, 1947 w WRC seal, RI rooster pendant, 7) WRC Rhode Island Ribbon, Natl Convention, 1930 Cincinnati, w RI seal illus, 8) Rhode Island Ribbon ww clam shell pendant, 9 & 10) Pair of WRC Dept of RI Convention Ribbons w color illus WRC medals, Crown Hotel, 1942. The group of 10 items
Circa: Various
Manufacturer: NA  

IDD SOLDIER CIVIL WAR BIBLE Civil War pocket Bible, published 1864, New York, in German, w 450pp, and inside cover is stamped w owners name "T.S. Bachman". I was told the owner served with the 64th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1864. Worn but binding ok.
Circa: 1864
Manufacturer: NYC  

CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPH ALBUM A very nice 1861 autograph album ink idd to Ambrosia R Morrill, Graduating senior at New Hampton Institute, Sanbornton, New Hampshire, containing approximately 100 pages, about half of which are signed by friends and fellow students at New Hampton Institute, 1861-8164 incl some aged friends who give birthdates in the 1780s-90s, also at least 3 who become soldiers incl Bradbury Morrill, who signs as a "soldier going to put down the wicked rebellion" (12th NHV, probably Ambrosia's brother, he was was WIA at Gettysburg). The album has red/gold covers, w a few loose pages but complete. Cover wear on spine, binding vg. A nice album, most entries date 1861, merits further research.
Circa: 1861
Manufacturer: NA