WILLIAM H SEWARD CIVIL WAR LARGE ENGRAVING A fine Original Civil War India Proof Engraving of Abraham Lincoln's political rival who became his Secretary of State, one of only 100 copies made, publ by Vertue & Yorston, NYC at War's End. 16 x 12" waist view w inset scene, Auburn New York. This series was unmarked, and I will include copy of the Gallery Edition frontspiece. Exc.
Circa: 1865
Manufacturer: Vertue & Yorston, NYC  

LITTLE ROUND TOP HERO GK WARREN GETTYSBURG Civil War General Gouvernor K Warren who organized the defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. An original US Army Engineers Mourning Order issued at Washington, DC, Aug 9, 1882 announcing the death of General GK Warren w 4pp sketch of his life, achievement & battles. Exc w black mourning borders. Today, a striking statue of General Warren stands on Little Round Top.
Circa: 1882
Manufacturer: NA  

CIVIL WAR MEDICAL ARM SPLINT The most widely used Civil War medical splint for healing fractures were invented by Dr Almiron M Day of Bennington Vermont. This maple 2-part wood upper & lower arm splint is approx 12 x 2.5" w large stenciled "A.M. Day. ", Size 1. VG. A nice example, as seen in Dammann "Civil War Medical Instruments & Equipment".
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: Almiron M Day  

THE MOBILE ALABAMA EXPLOSION an historic Mobile Alabama item- an original Civil War imprint, issued July 13, 1865 Dept Gulf, at, New Orleans, La, announcing findings of the Union Army Inquiry into the Marshall Warehouse Ammunition Depot explosion at Mobile, Alabama, May 25, 1865 which killed a large number of soldiers, w details of findings, that the explosion was due to careless ammo handling. 8 x 5" ptd, 1p. vg.
Manufacturer: NA  

CIVIL WAR CDV NOTABLE GERMAN-AMERICAN SOLDIER Civil War era CDV photo of NY College Professor by Gurney, NY City, in original album mat, ink inscribed on front "Prof Koehner, Drawing, A German. A bullet received in war 30 y before gave trouble and had to be extracted" During the American Civil War Koehner was an instructor at New York City College in 1863 when the photo was taken. Vg. The Photo reverse has the Gurney imprint, and a satiric poem about the prof, written by a student. Prof Koerner fought in the German 1848 revolution for Democracy & fled to the US when the monarchists won.
Circa: 1863
Manufacturer: Gurney, NY City  

LADY IN RED Civil War era CDV photo. Full seated view of a Dutch lady w bonnet, red/brown dress & apron. Fine image w French text "Costumes des Pay-Bas Orpheline Bourgeoise D' Amsterdam, Publies per A Jager, Amsterdam. Exc.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

CIVIL WAR ORDNANCE 1861 US ARMY REPORT ALFRED MORECAI An original Civil War 1861 dated "Military Commission to Europe in 1855 And 1856 Report of Major Alfred Mordecai of the Ordnance Department". This 232pp report on arsenals, small arms, Minie & other ammunition, also includes artillery piecs, artillery shells, fuzes, etc and includes Schon's "Rifled Infantry Arms" w foldouts, plates illus of ordnance. This the classic reference on Civil War ordnance compiled by a noted army officer, publ by the US Govt, 1861, Goegre Bowman, Printer, Washington. A very worn copy with archival repairs to spine & binding. The covers arew very worn, chipped edges, the inside pages & plates are complete, w age stains, Good overall.
Circa: 1861
Manufacturer: US GOVT  

SONS OF VETERANS ITEMS Group of items from Derby Connecticut SV/Gar post, circa 1920s, includes 1) a Sons of Veterans Necktie- w full size illus of the SV members medal, mkd "Connecticut Department Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War",2) an S.U.V. Armband, whiite felt w red eboridered lettering, and 3) an SV Member Medal, w ribbob. All vg. The group
Manufacturer: Unknown  

ARMED OFFICER KILLED IN THE WAR An appealing pair of photos- 1) Civil War CDV photo, full standing view of a young officer w infantry hat insignia , eagle beltplate, sash and holding his sword at shoulder arms. The photo is by Greer & Chapin, Boradway, New York, and bears a US Revenue stamp with April 17, 1864 cancellation. A pleasing image, nick in lower margin, overall VG. 2) 9 x 12" albumen photo, the same image as above, possibly a wartime copy, reverse with a family pencil inscription "Mother's brother Killed in War". This image has a taped break through the center, clipped corners, and is unframed. The pair
Circa: 1864
Manufacturer: Greer & Chapin, Boradway, New York  

US NAVAL ACADEMY MONUMENT TO CIVIL WAR DEAD An historic, original 1860's era United States Naval Academy Circular Broadside, Annapolis, Maryland- Admiral DD Porter & a Committee of Officers call for the erection of a Naval Academy Monument to honor Officers, Seamen & Marines who gave their lives in the War, and announces men of the Atlantic Squadron have already raised $5000. 1p 8 x 11" ptd. Exc.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: USNA  

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  

GENERAL MANSFIELD IDD CIVIL WAR ORDERS General JKF Mansfield was killed at the battle of Antietam, A pair of general orders- 1 ) The General's personal copy of NY Governor ED Morgan"s Thanksgiving Proclamation,Oct 1, 1861, call to Thanksgiving "amid the "tramp of armies and fraternal strife ". 4pp ptd. 2) Order #112, also issued at HQ, Albany, Nov 18, 1861- appeal to the "gallant young army", and the faithful at home to give thanks, Morgan's Proclamation to be read aloud to the Army "On the Potomac" 2pp 8 x 5" ptd, w ink id on front "Gen Mansfield". . A very rare pair of imprints, and personally idd to the General. Both w age spots. Comes w bio info. The pair
Circa: 1861
Manufacturer: NA  

CLARA BARTON & THE 57TH MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR The 57th Mass was a renowned combat regiment made famous in the bestseller "Mother May You Never see the Sights I Have Seen". Supply requisition for the 57th Massachusetts sgd twice by Captain George Barton, cousin of Clara Barton (who was regimental mascot), at Blick's Station, Virginia, Sept 11, 1864. George Barton actually commanded the 57th for 2 months, entering Petersburg at it's head, April 1865, as all the senior officers were wounded! 1p 8 x 11 ptd/ink. Vg. W Civil War service data.
Circa: 1865
Manufacturer: NA  

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER CDV PHOTO INSCRIBED TO GRANDMOTHER A touching original Civil War CDV photo of a very innocent looking young officer standing with one hand on hem of his frock coat. His kepi has a large wreath with 2 numerals, and he wears 1st lieutenant rank straps. The image reverse has an ink inscription "taken April 3 1863 From Charley to his Grandmother". VG. The image came from the Gloucester, Massachusetts area.
Circa: 1861-1865
Manufacturer: NA  

ORIGINAL 1869 TEXAS CONSTITUTION IMPRINT A nice Texas history imprint- an original US Army General Order, issued at HQ of the Army, Washington, Sept 1, 1869, announcing President Grant's Executive Order calling for Texans to vote on the proposed Constitution for the State of Texas. 1p 8 x 5" ptd. Vg.
Circa: 1869
Manufacturer: NA