(1806-76) An aggressive champion of states' rights, he was elected to Congress in 1833. From 1844-47 he was Minister to Brazil and from 1856-60 was the Governor of Virginia. At the outbreak of the Civil War he volunteered and was appointed a brigadier general in the Confederate army on June 5, 1861. At the head of the Wise Legion and other troops he fought in the West Virginia campaign under Robert E. Lee; again in North Carolina; under Beauregard in the defense of Charleston; and in Florida. From May 1864 to the end of the war he was on the Petersburg...

This superb scene was taken by Mathew Brady on Seminary Ridge on about July 15, 1863. An historic image, it is one of the finest to come out of the Civil War documenting Confederate uniforms and equipment. An extremely popular Confederate image.

8 x 10, black and white copy photograph. Printed on high quality glossy photographic paper, this would be a great image to frame or use in a Gettysburg display.

Celluloid button with vignette of the Republic elephant logo at center with GOP on the elephant's body, and Landon printed on top, and Knox printed below. With yellow felt sunflower backing and straight pin fastener. 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Excellent.

Alfred M. Landon, served as Governor of Kansas, 1933-37, and was the Republican nominee for president in 1936, losing to Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Frank Knox, was the Republican Vice Presidential candidate on the Landon ticket in 1936. He served as U.S. Secretary of the Navy, during WWII,...

Used, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 postcard, with full color photograph. Descriptive text on the reverse: R.E. Lee Monument, Richmond, Virginia. Only three letters mark this Monument. Lee; the South thought no more were needed. C.D.S., Summerton, S.C., Feb. 4, 1970, with 6 cents Franklin D. Roosevelt postage stamp.

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the May 7, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly. Caption: Negroes Escaping Out Of Slavery. Sketched by A.R. Waud. 16 x 11. Harper's Weekly and date are printed in the margin.

Antique illustration that was published in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War." Caption: Confederate Attack on General Logan's Corps, July 28th, 1864. 9 1/4 x 4 3/4. Circa 1895.

Three sequentially numbered, blue and gray colored tickets, that each measure 4 1/2 x 2 5/8. Imprint: The Battle of Gettysburg, 130th Anniversary Re-Enactment, Sunday, July 4, 1993, 2 P.M. The Battle Of Pickett's Charge. Excellent.

"One of the most exciting books of this or any year." The New York Times

By Walter Lord. Published by Henry Holt And Company, New York, 1955. Hardcover with dust jacket, 209 pages, index, with double inside cover pages in the front and the back of the book showing illustrations of the Boat Deck And Tank (Bottom Deck) of the RMS Titanic. Excellent condition. Rare and very desirable 1955 edition!

There is a very nice presentation written in ink on the second blank page at the front of the book as follows:

Christmas...

By Otis K. Rice. The University Press of Kentucky, 1982. Hardcover with illustration on the front cover. 150 pages, illustrated, index. Brand new, unread condition. The remarkable story of America's greatest known feuding families! Very desirable.

Testimonials from the back cover:

"This lean and judicious little book represents the first serious scholarly attempt to sort out truth from myths in the Hatfield-McCoy feud. The author is a careful and steady craftsman, and this work easily sets for its subject the new standard- one that...

4 3/4 x 8, imprint.

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Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the October 18, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly, New York. Caption: Who Are The N___r (N word fully spelled out) Worshipers? Rebel Planter- "Yes, my Son, you must go to the War. I can't spare Pomp; he cost me Twelve Hundred Dollars, and he might get shot. Besides, you know you couldn't stoop to work like a field hand!" 6 3/4 x 5 1/4. Harper's Weekly and the date are printed in the margin. The son is in full military uniform with a bed roll on his back, and carrying a bag, and holding his...

1984 gold medal winner in the individual all-around competition. Retton also won two silver medals, and two bronze medals in the '84 Olympics

(1968-) Born in Fairmont, West Virginia. An American gymnast, she participated in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where she won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition, and also two silver medals, and two bronze medals. Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States. Her gold medal win was historic as Retton was the first American woman to win the...

12 3/4 x 10 1/2, full color print, titled "Sheridan's Men." This excellent scene shows members of Union General Philip H. Sheridan's cavalry, their carbines in hand and guidon proudly flying at the center of the column. Executed from the original painting by Mort Kunstler. Printed on quality stock, with vivid colors, this calendar print would look great framed in your office or den or for use with a historical Civil War display.

WBTS Trivia: General Philip H. Sheridan, short and fiery with a hot Irish temper, came east with the...

5 1/2 x 8 1/2, imprint.

Veteran's Rights Union And Employment Bureau

Department of Mass., G.A.R.

4 Pemberton Square, Boston

December 7th, 1889

Commander Post No.

Dear Sir and Comrade:

The Annual Meeting of this Association will be held at Chapel Hill, Tremont Temple, February 5th, 1890, at 9 a.m.

Posts are requested to elect, or Commanders to appoint, two Delegates for that Meeting, and send the names to this office.

Blank credentials are enclosed.

Your is F. C. and L.

W.F. LANE,...

The spot where President Lincoln gave his immortal Gettysburg Address

Used, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 postcard, with full color illustration. Soldiers Monument in National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pa. Descriptive text on reverse: In the National Cemetery near the spot where Lincoln made his immortal speech of dedication, stands the nation's tribute to her sons who gave their lives as the price of victory on the field of Gettysburg. This monument is sixty feet high, the base a massive pedestal with four allegorical figures representing War, History, Peace...

(1792-1867) French educational leader and philosopher. He was named to the council of public instruction and Councillor of State in 1830. In 1832, he was bestowed Peer of France, and in 1840 he accepted the position of Minister of Public Instruction, making him the national arbiter of education and philosophical matters.

Circa 1800's wet plate albumen photograph, 2 x 3 1/2, mounted to 6 x 9 1/2 album page. Excellent 2/3 seated view.

(1835-1905) Nephew of General Robert E. Lee. Graduate of the West Point class of 1856. A special favorite of General J.E.B. Stuart, Fitz Lee played a gallant role in all of the operations of the Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, particularly distinguishing himself at Spotsylvania Court House, where his division's gallant stand enabled the 1st Corps to secure the strategic crossroads in advance of Grant's army. He was severely wounded at Winchester, Va. After Wade Hampton was ordered to North Carolina in January 1865, Fitz Lee commanded the Cavalry...

Antique illustration that was published in "Frank Leslie's Scenes and Portraits of the Civil War." Caption: The War in Louisiana- New Iberia. 10 1/2 x 5 1/4. Circa 1894.

1952 Commemorative Autographed Negro League Baseball Rookie Card

(1930-2022) Nicknamed "Cokey," he was born and raised in Sandusky Ohio, and served in the United States Army. A first baseman, and an outfielder by position, he was 22 years old during his rookie season of 1952 when he debuted for the Indianapolis Clowns, of the Negro Professional Baseball League, sporting a .304 batting average. Nimmons stood 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighed 198 pounds, and batted and threw left handed. Nimmons had the honor to be roommates in 1952,...

(1940-2023) Born in Brooklyn, New York, he played Major League Baseball from 1962-73, and was best known for being the first baseman of the New York Yankees in the 1960's. He also had stints with the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves. He played in 3 World Series's with the Yankees, 1962-1963-1964, and he hit a grand slam home run in game 6, of the '64 series against the St. Louis Cardinals. A 3 time All-Star, and 3 time gold glove winner. "Pepi" as he was known, had career stats as follows: .263 batting average, 219 home runs, and...