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Established in 1952, we have been widely recognized as one of the best known names in the antique firearms and militaria fields. Our slogan "YOU CAN ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE ...OUR REPUTATION IS OUR GUARANTEE" has truly been our watchword for the half century that we've been in business, dealing with collectors, museums and historic societies all over the world.
The 118 consecutive editions (from 1954 to 1998) of our widely cited catalogs were the longest run of antique arms and militaria catalogs issued anywhere......anytime! (Our business has always been entirely mail order conducted). In 1998 we computerized our sales operation as you now view it, and continue to list and describe via these web pages, the broad and interesting selection of rare antique collectables that we have been noted for handling for well over half a century.
Let us assure you, as we have all our mail order customers these past 60 years, that each of the items offered here is a one-of-a-kind, authentic antique.....with NO modern reproductions. That's why we go to such great lengths to describe each individual piece. Just as our catalogs always offered the most remarkable, intriguing and fascinating a collection to be found and made available in any store or catalog in the world, so, too, will we try to make these web pages as inviting! Also, please remember, all our antique firearms are sold as collectors' items only and are not guaranteed (nor recommended) for shooting reliability or safety. Sorry, no firearms sold to minors.
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R418 With exceptional quality, original relief carved walnut grips. Four barrel, ring trigger "MARIETTE BREVETE" SN 100 (well marked) percussion under hammer pepperbox. Cluster of four individual, round 3 ½ inch screw barrels; large .40 caliber each. (Barrels individually numbered on breech; Liege proof marks.) Delicately scroll and floral engraved frame and back strap. Much traces of the original browned damascus-like (twist) finish still visible. Lightest wear, with nice overall age brown patina; metal is exc. +; Few rust blemishes, but all minor. Markings AND mechanically exc. +. The grips are extremely finewith high relief carved, bold leaf-like motifs filling the lower butt sections; the upper sections fine delicately checkered panels; grips exc…the carved grips are a rare feature seldom encountered on pepperboxes…$900.
R417 STANDARD U.S. CAVALRY ISSUE IN PRE-CIVIL WAR AND EARLY CIVIL WAR YEARS: U.S. MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT PISTOL UNDOUBTEDLY THIS SPECIMEN AMONG THE VERY LAST OF THEM MADE AND ISSUED BEARING DATE OF MANUFACTURER "1855." .54 caliber; 8 ½ inch round barrel; 14 ½ inches overall. Showing smooth even aging and wear, metal probably lightly surface cleaned years ago and is about exc. with some small patches of very fine surface pitting. Markings and mechanically exc.+ "U.S./I. N. JOHNSON/MIDD'TN, CONN/1855." Smooth very even aging and wear to the walnut stock (vg+) with slightest short surface splinter just ahead of lock; faintly visible inspector markings. All brass mountings. Complete with original iron ramrod and swivels. (F#6A-042) ……………………………………………………..$795.
R416 ABOUT MINT CONDITION COLT MODEL 1862 .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION 5 SHOT "POLICE" REVOLVER. 99% original bright blue finish on the 4 ½ inch round barrel; 90% bright blue on the fluted cylinder. 100% bright casehardening colors on the frame and hammer; 95%+ original silver finish on the brass back strap and trigger guard. Metal just about mint showing slightest of wear in few spots only, but no pitting or rust blemishing. Markings and mechanically perfect. All matched serial numbers 19714. Looks just about mint with 99%+ of its original bright finish. Gun shows just the slightest of use and typical aging from having been fired a few times. The serial number and "NEW YORK" barrel address indicate year of manufacturer as 1863. (F.No.5B-105) A real collector's "gem"…pictures don't do bright finish justice and at our sale price for just………….$6,500 SOLD
R415 HANDSOME ORIGINAL FLINTLOCK "KENTUCKY" FULL-STOCK (RAISED CARVED) RIFLE BY PROMINENT YORK COUNTY, PENNA. RIFLESMITH. Fine original condition. A very graceful, long (59 inches overall) specimen of this famed indigenous early American rifle. Long 43 ½ inch octagon barrel marked in script along top of barrel "A. ALTLAND" of the notable family of York County riflemakers .50 caliber deeply rifled bore. Metal shows only very light normal wear with an even overall age brown patina. Just the most minor patches of very fine pitting (most of it around breech end of barrel at touchhole area). Metal markings and mechanically exc. (especially for a Kentucky rifle!). Very handsome, full slender tiger striped/curly maple stock showing just smooth, light wear consistent with metal (and for a Kentucky rifle, exc+.! Very delicate, typical Altman family style, relief carving around barrel tang and also wrist right side of stock with a large matching, fancy panel on left butt stock. All in a delicate scroll and floral type patterns very similar to the three examples shown in Kindig's "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle." Brass mountings with very fancy and engraved large patch box with leaf vine and scroll designs (matching engraved brass toe plate as well). Patch box and script identical to that illus. in Kindig's book Fig. No. 136 with fancy engraved sideplate about identical (with fancier engraving) to Kindig No. 135. Oval silver inlay at wrist. Weight 11 pounds. There is also an incised carving on the underside of the forend by the lower ramrod pipe.
The Altman family very well known and respected makers of the early 19'th century of York County. In describing and illustrating rifles by that family, it's significant to recall that in Kindig's classic work on the rifle he specifically mentions with his illustration of a rifle by Andrew Altman that is about identical to the example offered here, that it was a particularly "…very fine rifle"…as is this handsome specimen….....$24,500.
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R401 SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE FAMOUS BEDFORD COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, RELIEF CARVED, FULL STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY A FAMOUS MAKER SPECIFICALLY NOTED FOR HIS SLENDER RIFLES WITH BEAUTIFULLY PROPORTIONED LOCKS AND HAMMERS WHICH ARE ALL EXEMPLIFIED ON THIS ORIGINAL FULL STOCK RELIEF CARVED PERCUSSION EXAMPLE OF HIS DISTINCTIVE OUTSTANDING WORK. One of the leading makers of Bedford County! "He excelled all others in the exquisite grace of his hammers and the slender lines of his stocks are outstanding." As is noted in the book "The Bedford County Rifle and its Makers" (1973). And this particular rifle is certainly a superb example of that quality of grace and slender lines! Particularly in the distinctive long narrow classic Defibaugh lock and his distinctive (if not unique) outstandingly graceful hammer! 38 inch octagon barrel boldly inscribed in script "W. DEFIBAUGH" with a matching large script "W.D." on the lock. Barrel has a .42 caliber rifled bore (about exc.). Metal has an overall, very deep, smooth even, age brown patina showing normal wear and would rate exc. with some minor light pitting mostly around the breech at nipple. Markings are exc.; mechanically all intact. It weights approx. 10 pounds. Might need some minor adjustment to operate correctly; double set triggers only need some change to operate correctly. Rifle is also immediately identifiable as that by Defibaugh by its long, slender and very delicate full, curly maple stock with the pronounced, deep, close, tiger stripe grain showing just smooth even aging and wear and is in exc. condition! An old, very clean crack across wrist has been soundly mended and with some very minor attention can be made imperceptible. Stock has the classic Defibaugh workmanship showing its highly desirable, profuse high relief fancy carving filling much of left side of butt stock and a relief carved section ahead of lock on each side of the comb. A large oval, silver inlay on cheekrest is engraved with a very quaint, early style of American eagle and shield; 2 other silver, tear shaped and an oval silver inlay at the wrist. Handsome, large brass patchbox with bold scroll engraving (appears to have been some later repairs or "improvements" to the brass inlays on each side of patch box "door" and the brass strip on the underside of the buttstock (all correctly done). This rifle is wonderful forexhibiting the exact and specific features for which this historic and famous Pennsylvania "Kentucky Rifle Maker" was noted !! and amazingly it's on sale $15,000.
R410- MATCHED PAIR OF SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS IN EXTREMELY RARE DOUBLE CASING ! Originally sold to a famous British firearms maker and dealer who in turn cased the pair and sold them to an ennobled Maharajah of India and whose personal markings appear on the gun and the case. Matched models No. 1½, Second Issue revolvers, caliber .32RF with 3½ inch round / ribbed barrels. Serial Nos. 50357 and 50495. Barrels and cyls each with tiny British proofs. Beautifully engraved along backstrap of each revolver "E. M. REILLY & CO. LONDON." Each gun in superb (and matched) condition (one retains 99 percent overall orig. bright blue; the other also 99 percent orig. bright blue on barrel and frame; cylinder about 90 percent plus; few spots blue flaked and mixing with age brown, but most still bright). Each gun engraved with a two letter Hindu marking on left frame just above the grip. Rosewood grips lightest wear, but exc. to mint. All case colors still visible on hammers just a bit light in spots. Markings, mechanically perfect. CASED IN A VERY RARE, ORIGINAL, FINE QUALITY WALNUT BOX WITH FANCY INSET BRASS CORNERS AND EDGES. Large fancy brass plaque in center with two letter Hindu engraved marking. Case exc. Original green bays fitted lining with some fading and showing normal aging and few worn spots inside, but sound. Original fancy label on inner lid "REILLY, GUN MAKER / NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON" with design of their four storybuilding and store. Label also announces: "LARGE ASSORTMENTS ALWAYS READY FOR INDIA AND EMIGRANTS TO ALL PARTS OF THE UNIVERSE." Some penned Hindu letters in the upper corner of the label: *Also accompanying are three old red tags each imprinted: "NURAJ INDIA PVT. LTD." evidently a gun store or registry of India and penned entries (fading and worn) of these exact guns. This pair was sold with many items from the estate of that Maharajah at Sotheby's and are shown in their catalog of May, 1974. A rare set…...$7,500.
Overall just 5-3/4", but that dimension does not truly indicate its very tiny, minute size. The handle and frame exceptionally small and beautifully made. Four individual 2 ½" round, screw-off barrels, each with 100 percent of an original very pronounced, spiral striped, fancy Damascus finish is exceptionally distinct and sharp. Metal exc+. A tiny .23 (or .24) caliber. Beautifully scroll and floral engraved frame and full length of backstrap. Showing but lightest wear, the metal exc. +. Markings and mechanically exc.+. "MARIETTE BREVETE" marked on the lower front side of handle; Liege proof at breech end of barrel cluster. Handsome, tiger-striped walnut grips exc. A truly elegant antique pepperbox of a size rarely encountered!.....$2,950. SOLD
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E884 VERY RARE AND QUITE POSSIBLY UNIQUE, CALIFORNIA STATE NATIONAL GUARD STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD CIRCA 1880's-90's. Although the brass hilt is the generalized U.S. pattern of 1860, the high relief design on that hilt is completely different than has ever been encountered for any American, U.S. or state sword previously! The large front counterguard has in high relief detail, what is quite definitely the figure of the Roman goddess Minerva in a semi-seated pose holding a lance in one arm leaning on a shield on the other with a grizzly bear resting at her foot (almost identical to that scene on the seal of the state of California) a small figure of a miner holding an axe standing near her other foot; a side wheel steamship both in the background with what appears to be a setting sun above it. Although not identical to scene on the California seal, there is no doubting that the design is assumed to represent that seal. The full background on the guard is that of 6 crossed large flags (of those specific design). The balance of that brass hilt bears a small open winged American eagle with shield on its breast all in high relief on the front of the brass pommel and a relief "U.S." in the center of the knuckle bow. Considerable traces of orig. gilt still remains on the brass. Hilt is in exc.+ condition. Sharkskin grips and its wire wrapping are all intact and exc.+. 32 inch double edge, tapered, spear point blade has considerable traces original etching (mostly worn thin) with overall light rust blemishes from its many years of storage, but will clean exc. Blemishes have not left any serious pitting and with proper cleaning will clean about exc. if not better; pitting, if any, would be negligible. Ricasso marked "W. CLAUSBERG / SOLINGEN." Original sheath retains 99% original nickel finish exc.+ with all three wide very fancy brass mounts intact, each with all their full, high relief, fancy brass designs intact, which include large oval panels having crossed daggers, helmets and floral designs, etc. All in exc. condition. And EUREKA! almost forgot to mention the figure of Minerva (on the counterguard) is really big busted, to boot! ......................$
1,750. and this price is $1,295.
E883 U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD; the standard sword for all foot officer's of Infantry, Artillery and Rifleman. Brass hilt with profuse piercings on the obverse counter guard which is fully decorated with relief scroll and floral designs. Sharkskin grips show very little wear with few tiny chips near top from storage, but are exc.+ with original wire wrap all intact. 31 inch slightly curved single edge blade shows no wear with light storage blemishes, almost all of which will easily clean, leaving no markings at all; a few only with the most minor of pitting. The fine etching on both sides of the blade is 100% intact and exc.+ consists of profuse very fancy scroll and floral patterns and American patriotic designs including U.S. shields, flags, mottos, panels of arms and large panel in center with "U.S." Ricasso marked with "SOLINGEN" makers name. Accompanied with original leather sheath; very sound and solid, surface flaky, but will clean nicely. Brass mountings all intact; the tip (including the leather at the tip) is broken loose, but is still intact with the scabbard and needs to be repaired (reattached to it), but luckily is still with the sheath. A specimen worthy of cleaning, polishing and repairing scabbard (additional photos upon request)….…$1,495.
E877 EXTREMELY RARE NEWARK, NEW JERSEY CUTLER, ROCHUS HEINISCH CIRCA 1850-1865, clip point Bowie has distinctive iron birds head grip measuring 15 ¾" with a 10" blade. Heinisch was a Newark, NJ cutler, his knives were quite rare. DISTINCTIVELY DESIGNED WITH UNIQUE CAST IRON, RIBBED HANDLES AND IT'S POMMEL IN THE CONTOUR OF AN EAGLE'S BEAK. ...This exact one is pictured as no. 55 in ABLES, "Classic American Bowie Knife" , also previously part of the Bill Williamson collection and pictured on pg. 324 in "The Bowie Knife; Unsheathing an American Legend". Knife is in very good - fine overall showing some original luster areas. …$8,200.
E871 VERY SCARCE SABER BAYONET FOR CIVIL WAR U.S. NAVY MODEL 1863 SPENCER REPEATING .52 CALIBER RIFLE (with lug for bayonet on underside of muzzle). Brass hilt. 28 ¾ inches overall. Straight 24 inch, single edge blade with maker marks "S & K" on obverse ricasso and deep marked naval anchor with inspector initials on reverse ricasso and the center of iron cross guard above ricasso. Bayonet shows just lightest wear and normal aging with a nice, even, age brown patina to the iron and steel. Any rusting or pitting is negligible; all metal is exc. (and will clean even better!). Not accompanied with sheath. Bayonet identical to that described in "The American Bayonet 1776-1964" by Hardin No. 98; type II. With less than a thousand of those Spencer rifles ordered by the Navy, and having two variations of bayonets adapted to it, obviously classifies this bayonet as rarity! …………only…$475.
An unrivaled medley of military, nautical and Western Americana together with a fascinating variety
of related collectibles c. 1750-1890's… with notable emphasis on the Civil War 1861-1865….
M857 ENLIST! ENLIST! - Resselaer Co. Regiment! SEEKING VOLUNTEERS $202 BOUNTY !
"Strike! 'till the last armed expires,
Strike! for your altars are your fires,
Strike! for the green graves of your sires,
God, and your nativeland."
Young men of Lansingburgh...Forsake for a time the desk and the counter, the farm and the workshop and let us devote out talents, our strength and if necessary our lives to the suppression of the most infamous rebellion.
Headquarters at DANIEL KING'S Office, Albany Morning Express Print, 52 State Street Cor., Green Charles H. Fisher, Recruiting Officer.
Framed 17.25 x 23 in., Very Good condition with some water stains...early war broadside.....$2,250.
M856 1/9TH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF FULLY ARMED EARLY WAR SOLDIER...3 PIECE BUTTONS, ALLEN & THURBER REVOLVER....EARLY 1850 WITH AN 1816 MUSKET ...SOUTHERN MILITIA MAN ?.. FRAMED IN WOODEN LEATHER COVERED CASE, CASE COVER NOT ATTACHED AT HINGE (2 x 2.5 inches).....$550.
M853 OUTLAWS PLAGUING FRONTIER NEBRASKA. Four page neatly penned, lengthy letter entirely in the hand of and fully signed Reverend I. H. Skinner from his "RANCH NEAR RUNNING WATER, NEBRASKA" to: "MR. NANCE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA…DEAR SIR." Letter opens:
"After due consideration and in view of our situation as settlers upon the frontier who have come here seeking a quiett [sic] home and a peaceful life, we do find it necessary to appear to your honor as our legal protector, asking your assistance and advice. The situation isone that is no way novel, but imbraces [sic] the destruction of property and the threatening of human life. We have about us here a class of men who are called Rustlers, or in a plainer term, [we] have thieves who do nothing for a living but to Steal and Rob. The majority of the settlers seam [sic] to be in sympathy with them, or act such for self protection. A few of us are not of that class, but are Strictly legal and outspoken. We have lent our assistance already toward the capturing of one of theas [sic] leaders DOC MIDLETON [sic] and have their anathamy [sic; their loathing or damnation] and threats resting upon us. They have said they would leave us not aloof and that they would shoot us so full of bullet holes that are shirts would not hold straw. We have been looking and expecting attacks both byday and by night. We don't like the idea of acting alone on the defenceive [sic] but wish to hunt them out of their hiding places and shooting them down and so spread consternation and fear among them. We may [lose] life in our endeavers [sic] but we carry our risks if the governor will stand between us and all legal harm. We don't wish to kill outlaws and desperadoes and then be punished by the penelty [sic] of the law. We are seeking our own safety and that of the legal settlers and the government of the Commonwealth. SINCE DOC MIDELTON [sic] WAS TAKEN THERE HAS BEEN 5 HEAD OF HORSES STOLEN OR FOUR HORSES AND ONE MULE AND THERE [sic] SUFFERERS HAVE NO HELPER NEAR. If we could we would like to have military assistance, but if not, will you please send to my order to O'Neal in care of P. Haggardy ten guns with 100 rounds of ammunition each and I will see that the guns go into the hands of such men as will assist if called upon to take the outlaws. Jack Knowland, Doc Palmer as Limber Dic, Capt. Kid or Albert Walh [?], George Hols, Bill Shebles are among the leading outlaws in these parts. There are others but we do not know their names. Mr. Nance [the Governor] if you wish any knowledge of myself, I will refer you to Messrs Hazen and Lewellen, Omaha, Nebraska. I should like very much to hear from you and as soon as possible in reference to this matter and whether you will send the guns. Messrs William Wood, J. Wood and G. Wood and myself have joined in Ranch for mutuel [sic] protection. These men you will remember you furnished guns to them last spring. Also Mr. Likens for reference [sic] as regards the Wood Boys. W. P. Philips, Lincoln, Nebraska…please address me to Atkinson, Holt County Nebraska…I subscribe myself yours, in confidence" bold autograph signature "REV'D I. H. SKINNER…Please register [sic] this letter.".................. $190. SOLD
M852 "FROM THE TEAK OF HMS IRON DUKE / ADMIRAL JELLICOE'S FLAGSHIP JUTLAND 1916" in 3 lines high relief wording on gilt brass plaque ½" by 2" affixed to top of simple 10" by 1 ½ " piece of that ship (tapers to point somewhat like letter opener). Authentic relic; historic WWI vessel; plaque quite nice......$250.
M850 "VIVE L'EMPEREUR! VIVE LA FRANCE! VIVE LA LIBERTE!" All in large bold print is the way the mayor of this French community ends his appeal to the citizens of his commune to vote election day at the bottom of this 1870 dated French language poster. 17 x 21 (blank on reverse). Issued following great political upheaval and disaccord with increased tensions in France following the disastrous Franco-Prussian War. Issued by the Royalist Mayor and party in the city of Anezoy urging fellow citizens to vote the Royalist ticket and soon to arrive elections reminding them that in 1852 their votes laid the foundations for the Empire which brought France 18 years of peace, glorious prosperity…and much more in that general vein of wording (with the poster comes an English translation of it all which is quite dramatic!). "…You must vote YES…just as you did in 1852 when you made France glorious and prosperous…your yes vote will support the new Liberal Constitution [and] destroy the Revolution and strengthen the Empire…" (and much more in that patriotic vein!). Very frameable and very historic. The fall of the empire and Napoleon III's defeat and escape to England the republicans had established a shaky government with Royalist's still vying for power. This poster well mirrors those turbulent times. Just some light aging; minor very small pieces and a number of very minor nicks and chips; profuse short tears all on the right and left edges of the very wide blank margins easily trimable. Printer's signature at bottom A stirring urge to get out the vote!..................$135.
M849 "JUST FROM THE SEAT OF WAR…THE TEMPERANCE BOY OF KENTUCKY" are the huge title and subtitle on this captivating circa 1864-65 Civil War poster announcing in bold typeface a lecture on "INTEMPERANCE [i.e. over-indulgence in drinking alcohol] AND THE WAR" to be given by "JOSEPHUS CHEANEY who served his country in the capacity of a SOLDIER in the 68'th Regiment Penn. Vols until while doing duty he received an injury which unfitted him for the service and was honorably discharged and will lecture on the subject." Two lines at bottom leave space to be filled in where lecture was to be held and bold printed "The ladies are most respectfully invited to attend" plus local printers name. Size 9 ½ x 12; blank on reverse. Authentic circa 1864-1865 imprint. Original wide margins intact. Normal aging; few tiny minor edge nicks all negligible. Large center panel with design of open wing American eagle, U.S. shield and national motto in riband held in eagle's beak. Although born in Kentucky, young Cheaney (age 23) served with the 68'th Pa. Infantry; joining in August, 1862; as corporal saw service at Battle of Fredericksburg and the notable "MUD MARCH" of Burnside's campaign, receiving an injury causing his honorable discharge Feb., 1863. From research and records gathered about "Temperance Boy" Cheaney (which accompany the poster) it appears the young fellow (age 23) soon after discharge became a Baptist minister and spent much of the rest of his life lecturing on "the evils of indulgence in drinking alcoholic beverages which is frequently mentioned. (Much of that later life was spent in Texas) ….$
now only $250.
M848 U.S.N. officer disobeys Navy order, causing himself, 2 other officers and 12 seamen to be captured by Rebel soldiers. Original "Navy Department, Jan. 4, 1864 / General Order" printed signature of Gideon Welles, Sec'y of Navy who had "… received report from Adm. Dahlgren [recounting] the disobedience of instructions by Ensign W. B. Arrants" who, in command of a boat expedition had been specifically instructed to retain his men in the boat expedition allowing but three to be sent "cautiously ashore"…but chose to disregard instructions and landed all but two of those men "…who were immediately surrounded by Rebel cavalry and taken prisoners…for this flagrant disobedience [he] is dismissed from the service…[the Navy] has no wish to discourage enterprize or acts of daring…but for a senseless disregard of danger and warning…resulting in failure and public laws, no lenity can be manifested." Originally 5 x 8 order (blank reverse); the wide top and bottom blank margins removed; now measures 5 x 4; otherwise exc…$37.50
M847 U.S. Navy Capt. Colvocoressis, skipper of the ship "Saratoga" personally leads a raid by his sailors to the McIntosh County Courthouse (near Ga. coast) and captures 26 civilians for answering the call of their local Confederate militia colonel to enlist and serve the C.S. cause! The U.S. N. Capt. had learned of that meeting from reading a captured Ga. newspaper and received permission from Adm. Dahlgren to perform the mission. It's quite a fascinating story with little ever written about it (however much much detail and original correspondence is to be found in the "O.R.'s of Union & C. S. Navy's" Vol. 15). Here is the original order congratulating Colvocoressis by Dahlgren; actually issued and printed aboard Dahlgren's command ship. Single sheet 5 x 8 (blank reverse) boldly headed "ORDER No. 63 / FLAG STEAMER 'PHILADELPHIA' / PORT ROYAL HARBOR, S.C. AUG. 15, 1864." In a small print size (and filling the sheet) recounts much of the details of the mission and its success and how the Rebel Colonel, although failing to attend that meeting (and thus be captured), had a few days later published a statement admitting his humiliation and further "…his friends are in better company then they were before" also paying compliments to the Navy Capt…and more. Overall light damp staining and normal aging, but exc. (Again, much more of the story before and after is to be found in the O.R.'s.) A fascinating unexploited incident of C.W. history just waiting to be narrated for today's readers…$97.50
M845 INFLAMING BRITISH AND SCOTTISH PATRIOTISM TO DEFEND BRITISH SHORES AGAINST THE TREATENED INVASION IN 1803 BY THE FRENCH UNDER EMPEROR NAPOLEON! Original August 1803 dated broadside / poster. Large, very bold headline "LOYAL SONGS". 10 in. x 15 in. (blank on reverse). Divided in two columns; each column with a different typeface and style: (1) "THE BRITON'S SONG" (2) "SONG OF THE HIGHLAND ARMED ASSOCIATION". Each poem is ultra-patriotic, rallying citizens to support your country; strongly worded, "Denouncing the French rulers and leaders and their very nature and ridiculing ! Intriguing reading. London printers name, address and even a sales pitch to buy more "...Causing them to be stuck in their respective villages where they reside that inhabitants may be convinced of the cruelty of the Corsican Usuper " (ie.. Napoleon). Condition Exc. +. only...$84.50
M844 He was one of the U.S. Army's most distinguished officers; GENERAL LEONARD WOOD. As an Army surgeon he was awarded the Medal of Honor while serving under General Lawton in the Apache Campaign in 1886. He went on to serve as a regular cavalry officer; eventually was Colonel commanding the famous "ROUGH RIDERS" (First U.S. Volunteer Calvary) of the Spanish-American War (Lieut. Col. Teddy Roosevelt was his second in command) and ultimately Commanding General of U.S. Army. A notable penned letter entirely in his hand with extremely bold signature "WOOD." Two sheets; each blank on reverse; from his family home in Pocassett, Mass., May 9, 1888 to his long time friend Henry Lawton: "Arrived here…on three month leave…will try to see you before I go back…heard you had a good time on your leave…Saw account of [our] regt's reunion in Los Angeles." Both the signature and writing fully verified and guaranteed authentic Leonard Wood. Light aging; exc. +……$160.
M843 Just one year (almost to the day) before Fort Sumter and the outbreak beginning of the Civil War. An official U.S. gov't imprint April 2, 1860 of "REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR [by] COL. B. S. ROBERTS RELATING TO A REORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA OF THE U.S." made to War Dept. and presented to the U.S. Senate. 13 pages; pamphlet (6 x 9) outlining the urgent necessity for revised militia laws and reorganization of all the states. Includes interesting background and fact that then-current laws "dated back to the last century." Warns of dangers inherent if laws were not changed ! Light aging, but exc……………………$49.50
M842 - UNISSUED CONDITION !!!! MINT!!!! WWII U.S. Navy flight helmet. This one is absolutely identical except with lighter summer weight lining. Same fine quality dark brown leather of outer section, entire inner section in a very light beige chamois lining. Has a label inside with "NAF" model number marking "1092" "CONT.NXs-9677". Contract markings are "Slote & Kelin" maker marks. Wide leather chinstrap and buckle and large oval cup-like brown leather chin protector is lined with chamois. In absolute mint, unissued condition; has never been worn...................$250.
M835 REUNION ERA "CSA" RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE, measures 46.3 x 66 mm.. Belt plate in the style of belt plates made in late Civil War period. This may have been recast by Bannerman.....$250.
M834 A little known or recorded piece of U.S. Army history. "HISTORY OF SECTION 625 U.S. ARMY AMBULANCE SERVICE WITH THE FRENCH ARMY." Published by Walters Print Co. 1919; 46 pages on quality, coated paper stock. Outfit started out as full volunteer unit of Americans in France in 1914 who drove their own personal automobiles onto the battlefield to remove the wounded; taken over as war progressed by the American Field Service and in 1917 taken into U.S. Army Service and then fully manned by enlisted soldiers and officers…its service still remaining with the French Army. The paperboard covers only are loose, but intact. Exc…$32.50
M830 CIRCA 1835 EAGLE LEAD FILLED SHAKO HAT PLATE, wingspan 3 inches, height just over 2 inches....excellent condition..... $225. SOLD
M829 SCARCE AND FINE CIVIL WAR "CROSSED SABER" CALVARY INSIGNIA FOR ENLISTEDMAN COMPLETE WITH FOUR LOOPS...measures 2 inches in length and 1 ½ inches in height.....$250
M825a WWI ERA GOLD PLATED STERLING MARKED AVIATION INSTRUCTORS PIN, measures 2 inches in length by approximately a half inch at widest point in height ...$275
M825b WWI ERA EMBROIDERED AVIATION INSTRUCTORS PATCH, measures 2 and one-quarter inches in length and just over a half inch at widest point in height.... $275
M817 BRITISH CAVALRYMEN THREATEN TO EXPOSE AND PUNISH THOSE SEEKING TO CAUSE MUTINY IN THE BRITISH ARMY IN 1797! Rare, original, single sheet printed broadside datelined "DURHAM MAY 31, 1797." 6 ½ x 8 ½; blank on reverse. Bold print style; single large paragraph with printed signatures below (also bold typeface) of the Sgt. Major and 5 other Sgts. of 5 different troops of the "LOTHIAN REG'T FENCIBLE CAVALRY." Their message: "The non-commissioned officers and privates [of the Reg't]…express gratitude to His Majesty for his paternal care…by an increase of our pay and ensure [him] that out love to our King and country stand firm and unshaken. We hear with indignation that there are people in the country so abandoned [in] league with our enemies who endeavor to seduce the Army from its allegiance to His Majesty [and] repel with contempt such scandalous attempts and exert ourselves in exposing and bringing to punishment those who seek to ruin our country and happy constitution, [etc.]…and swear further allegiance to the King and Regimental Colonel…" Fine condition; completely authentic; rare and very historical. Is to be remembered that those years were indeed very critical ones in history for the British who would soon to be facing a threatened invasion, as well……$135.
M815 "TO-NIGHT ! ... SOLDIERS BENEFIT.... AT TOWN HALL, MARLBOROUGH, N.H....MAY 22, 1884...TO AID IN THE EXPENSE OF MEMORIAL DAY." Graphic, colorfully worded bold printed 5 x 10 broadside (blank reverse) on bright yellow paper. Classic Americana of that era to help the Civil War veterans with "ENTERTAINMENT WILL CONSIST OF DECLAMATIONS, RECITATIONS, WAR SONGS...A SHORT PLAY." Very colorful. Exc. + Condition.... $149.
M813 SHE WAS HUNG FOR A MURDER SHE DID NOT COMMIT…AND FOUND INNOCENT TOO LATE! Although undated, this English poster will quite definitely date circa 1830 and probably even earlier. 10 x 15 (blank on reverse) with multi-style and size bold headlines: "A LIFE, TRIAL AND EXECUTION OF MARY WHITE, AGED 19 WHO WAS EXECUTED AT EXETER ON SATURDAY LAST FOR THE MURDER OF HER MASTER AND MISTRESS GIVING AN ACCOUNT OF HER INNOCENCE BEING PROVED AND THE REAL MURDERER DISCOVERED. And a large quaint woodcut illustration full width of page being read her last rights at the gallows surrounded by a huge crowd of people (looks like mostly women) in the center of a small British country town (a windmill in far background)…………………………………………………………….$125.
M671 - ANTIQUE WOOD CARVED BUST OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Very masterfully and skillfully carved by an obviously highly talented artist. There is no mistaking that it is President Lincoln. Sculpted from a single piece of dark wood which over the years has acquired an even darker patina, reflecting its age. Height 6 ½ inches; max. width 5 inches. We estimate its period of origins circa late 1800's to early 1900's. Exc.+ condition (accompanied with a well made, simple two section (max. 6 x 8) easily removable, lighter wood base that the last owner made for use in displaying this carving. Makes a fine centerpiece for any Civil War collection display!.....$350. SOLD
M809- THE TWO ROADS TO PEACE!... HOW SHALL WE END THE REBELLION—SHALL WE COAX IT, OR CRUSH IT?" Those are the bold headlines at top of this 10 x 12 original Civil War broadside ISSUED IN 1864 FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S SECOND PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN! and printed at bottom "Published by the National Union Committee, New York." Two wide columns of text fill most of the broadside of strongly worded support of "The Baltimore Platform" of the Republican party, urging support for Lincoln and the "FORCE OF ARMS" versus the "CHICAGO PLATFORM" of the Democratic party. Lower section itemizes what was wrong with the "Chicago Platform" of the Democrats! And it ends with an appeal to American citizens that "…IT IS A CONTEST FOR THE LIFE OF THE NATION! IF WE SURRENDER TO THE REBELLION THE UNION IS GONE FOREVER. IF WE FIGHT THE REBELS A LITTLE LONGER IT IS SAFE FOREVER.". Colorfully worded and superbly reflects the passions of America during that heated campaign year. Paper has acquired normal light aging and a narrow damp stain across its center, (not obscuring any wording). Tiny piece out on blank margin only. It is blank on its reverse side; and is authentic Civil War political Americana and Lincolnia. It ends on its bottom line with the dramatic appeal: "THE ELECTION OF LINCOLN AND JOHNSON IS THE DEATH KNELL OF THE REBELLION!!"…
$475.00 now only $350.
M808 The former New Englander was now thought of as "THE GREAT GUN FROM THE WEST!" 1863 dated, very boldly printed 19 x 25 poster (blank on reverse) announcing in extremely large, bold print style, that former New Englander and more recently (1854-1861) Congressman from Michigan WILLIAM HOWARD (who was then in 1863 Chairman of Michigan Republican party) would be in MARLBOROUGH (Mass.) and "WILL ADDRESS THE CITIZENS THURSDAY EVENING FEB. 26, 1863 AT 7:00." The bold closing line at bottom of poster urges citizens: "FRIENDS OF THE UNION AND THE GOVERNMENT! TURN OUT TO HEAR THE GREAT GUN FROM THE WEST!" (In 1878 Howard was appointed Governor of Dakota territory.) Condition a bit rough; torn in three sections with just a few pieces missing from a few partial letters (easily filled in when assembled and backed properly). Few small pieces out on blank margins. Very worthy of restoring……………………$
M804 - THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY GOV'T CONDEMNS THE OLD REGIME FOR TOLERATING Goster 16" x 20" withmassive five lines of headlines (some with type as huge as 1 ½ inches high) in very bold two column (all AMBLING! 1790 DATED PARIS POSTER BY THE MAYOR OF THAT FAMOUS CITY REMINDING CITIZENS OF THE VARIOUS DISTRICTS OF PARIS "…ON THE PROHIBITION OF GAMBLING!." Original pFrench text) reminding citizens that the law is going to come down hard against games and houses where gambling is taking place; reminding them the laws are still in effect against "nefarious abuses" and that police are directed to keep watch and denounce perpetrators… "you should not hide anything from us…debauchery, anarchy and (other things) that go along with gambling houses…citizens fortunes eaten up…condemnable abuse of former regime who tolerated these houses proliferating…" and much more seeking cooperation of the Parisians. Dated "Paris July, 1790" and with printed signature of the Mayor. Printer's signature and date "1790" at bottom. Minor typical aging of documents of this type, but very sound. Just the extreme edges of margins very slightly trimmed (but may have been actually issued this way). Very modestly valued just…..$
175. and very immodestly down-valued at only $89.50
M803 - NAPOLEON ABDICATED AND THE KING RESTORED TO THE FRENCH THRONE! Rare French printed broadside dated "PARIS 20 APRIL, 1814"…just 6 days after Napoleon exiled to Elba. Single sheet 8 x 12; both sides (pages 3 and 4 blank). French text. Very bold printed headlines "MINISTER OF WAR…PROCLAMATION." All printed in large typeface with very bold heading addressed to "SOLDIERS" (of France): declaring joy for the restoration for the monarchy and proceeds to extol "…this spectacular, joyous Revolution you participated in [and] bless the return of the legitimate dynasty which alone can bring peace and happiness…the King's brother is touched by your devotion…the faith of each soldier is the concern of the Gov't…honor your flag…you will be returning the love of a Prince whose presence has taken France from a state of oppression and humiliation into prosperous order." The ruling Bourbons had returned for but a short period until Napoleon soon escaped from Elba and reorganized his Army (only to lose it a year later, 1815, at the Battle of Waterloo). Printed signature of "GENERAL COMPTE DUPONTE" (who had earlier served under Napoleon but was disgraced by his surrender to the Spanish in 1808). Duponte had returned as Minister of War but fled when Napoleon returned from Elba! Broadside bears imprint of the official signature of the Royal Printer, "A PARIS, DE L'IMPRIMERIE ROYALE, AVRIL 1814" at bottom. Exc.+. Completely original historic document…$275.
M806 With the British Army facing the anguish of disloyalty in 1797 the soldiers of a regiment offer a big reward for arrest of persons attempting to seduce fellow soldiers to desert! Rare original, bold printed single sheet (8 x 13) broadside (blank on reverse) with wide margins, intended for circulation among other regiments and the wide civilian population in the general area surrounding their campgrounds. Datelined at top "HEADQUARTERS, SCARBOROUGH, JUNE 12, 1797." Text declares that the non-com Officers, Drummers, Privates of the Royal North Lincolnshire Reg't of Militia "…impressed with the most widely sentiments of duty and loyalty to our Sovereign, with the warmest attachment to our Religion and happy constitution, feel ourselves called upon at this important Crisis when treachery and sedition are abroad to offer a reward of $100 POUNDS...for bringing to conviction and punishment all persons who shall attempt to seduce the Affection and Allegiance of His Majesty's Subjects, or dare to shake the honor of his Soldiery by causing them to swerve from their principles of love, duty and gratitude to their King and Country; which WE [name of regt.]are proud to declare, will stand true and firm in the most perilous moments, and thereby testify our high sense of the liberality of Parliament and the Paternal Care and attention of His Majesty…" it further advises that if any non-com, drummer or private should catch such a person they will not accept the reward as they consider it part of their duty to do so. Lower half of the broadside headed by bold "GOD SAVE THE KING" has three columns of listing of the names of all the Sgts. Corporals of that regiment including the "drum major" who are signing for "themselves, the drummers and the privates." Just the normal very light aging; condition exc. Some few slightest margin nicks. Completely authentic. A remarkable document most worthy of framing and discussion!.............................
$250. and our markdown price is an attempt to secure a collector to purchase it !! $145.
M802 - GEN'L GRANT PROCLAIMED REPUBLICAN CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT. "1867" dated poster; large15 x 20 with huge headline "TRUE REPUBLICAN DOCTRINE…READ, REFLECT, CIRCULATE AND POST" published by the "Republican State Committee" of Concord, New Hampshire announcing that Grant was their first choice for president in the coming election. Three column wide, affirming Lincoln's policies will be continued if Grant elected. Text is virulently anti-Pres. Johnson who had just gone through impeachment hearings. (Includes account of Grant's letters to Andrew Johnson protesting Johnson's removal of Gen'l Sheridan and others "…with a presidential campaign before us…under the lead of Grant, if we do our duty the last hope of treason will be crushed…throw your ballots as the Armies under his command sent their bullets straight to the heart of treason." Some normal light aging; few tiny, minor tears on the folds; exc. Important and scarce original political Americana…and only..$
195. And that was a very modest price! But here's an even more inviting one... $125.
M806 - BRITISH SOLDIERS OFFER THEIR OWN MONEY AS REWARD FOR PERSONS TEMPTING THEM TO MUTINY! Unique "Norwich England May 26, 1797" dated poster/broadside (9 x 15; blank on reverse side) printed in very large, bold print style:…"Whereas on Wednesday evening…a number of most scandalous, wicked and seditious HANDBILLS were put under the Gate of the Barracks occupied by the Oxfordshire Regiment of Militia, tending to excite Jealousy and Misunderstanding between Officers and Soldiers and thereby to excite MUTINY and DISOBEDIENCE on the part of the men…NOW WE, THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES OF THE REGIMENT, UTTERLY ABHORRING THE PRINCIPLES LAID DOWN IN THOSE SEDITIOUS BILLS AND BEING FIRMLY ATTACHED TO OUR OFFICERS AND OUR KING AND CONSTITUTION, WHICH WE ARE DETERMINED TO DEFEND AGAINST ALL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ENEMIES, DO HEREBY OFFER A REWARD OF THREE DAYS PAY FROM EACH NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER AND PRIVATE SOLDIER, FOR APPREHENDING AND CONVICTING THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO DISTRIBUTED THE ABOVE BILLS." …Signed with very bold printed signature of the Sgt.-Major of the regiment and printed list of other Sgt's, who were acting "For the Other Non-commissioned Officers and Privates". Normal light aging; exc.+ condition; small minor nicks on one blank margin only. Very displayable…$
135. ....and now very (very!) low priced! $79.50
M799 BARRELS OF BRITISH BATTLESHIP RELICS! Collecting relics of famous vessels has always been popular…but it apparently was particularly so for the British public in the late 19'th and early 20'th century when British shipyards and ship wrecking companies made it common practice when a British warship was taken out of service and dismantled, especially if the vessel had a notoriety or good history in its time of service that my relics were made from some of its wooden or lesser metal parts to sell to a ready market at the time. The following little miniature wooden barrels are all made of teak wood are typical of the most popular type of relic of those shipyards each with a very small professionally made brass plaque affixed to it (each one different, each one with lettering style different, but the lettering very professionally applied all in relief letters with delicate small matching border all different sized as described) and all guaranteed absolutely original to them……
all 5 for $600... 4 for $425.
M799A "FROM THE TEAK OF THE HMS IRON DUKE / ADMIRAL JELLICOE'S FLAG SHIP / JUTLAND 1916" are the three line relief letter markings on the brass 2 inch high by approx. 2 inch maximum diameter miniature teakwood relic barrel made from that famous vessel. Shows its age and nice patina 3 line inscription on the 3 line ½ x 2 brass plaque….$150.
M799B "FROM THE TEAK OF / H.M.S. VALIANT / JUTLAND 1916" 3 line relief markings on approx. ½ x 2 brass plaque on approx. 2 inch high x 1 ¾ max. diameter miniature wood barrel made from that famous warship that had partaken in one of World War I's most heated naval battles. Lovely rich mellow patina to the wood. Exc.+….$150.
M648C "FROM THE DECK OF / H.M.S. WARSPITE" are the two line bold relief markings on the brass plaque on this nicely grained and patina tiny (and delicately made) 1 ¾ x 1 ½ (max. diameter) teakwood relic barrel from that British war vessel. Although there were 6 British warships that bore that same name (the earliest was 1596!) it is reasonably certain that this little relic was from the last one a battleship built in 1915 and that served with distinction at the Battle of Jutland in WWI. Condition is exc.+….$150.
M799D IT WAS IN BRITISH ROYAL NAVY SERVICE FOR 109 YEARS! Miniature relic wooden barrel believe this also to be teakwood with much larger 1 x 2 brass label affixed having 8 lines of relief lettering on the brass label: "HMS GANGES / BUILT BOMBAY 1821 / BROKEN UP AT PLYMOUTH 1930 / THE LAST SAILING SHIP TO SERVE / AS SEA GOING FLAGSHIP" followed by two lines of the London shipyard and their address who had dismantled the vessel. Also included with three other names that the vessel had earlier sailed under during its history. Wood shows its aging as does the brass, but all is intact. Few slight dents on the brass….$150. SOLD
M799E AT HER TIME SHE WAS THE LARGEST AND FASTEST SHIP IN THE WORLD! (and it seems she was famous enough that the wooden miniature barrel relic was worthy of making as a keepsake even if she wasn't military!). Here's a fine souvenir of the famous ship. Beautifully grained tiny 2 x 2 barrel (very dark smooth patina in its age, but exc.+) with the three line relief lettered brass plaque ½ x 2 (affixed has traces of gilt finish remaining): "FROM THE DECKING OF THE / MAURETANIA / THE BOLD LADY OF THE ATLANTIC." The famous ocean liner was launched 1906 she made the very fastest transatlantic crossing on her first season in 1907 and held the speed record for 22 years! At the time of her launch, she was the largest ship ever built (even larger in size and lengthier than her sister ship the famous "Lusitania"). In WWI she served Royal Navy as a troop transport and a hospital ship resuming civilian service in 1918 until she was scrapped in 1934…….$150.
(M793) - IT WAS A TIME OF WIDESPREAD DISSATISFACTION AND IMPENDING MUTINY AMONG ENGLAND'S MILITARY IN THAT ERA OF A THREATENED INVASION BY NAPOLEON! In reading this unique June 5, 1797 dated printed broadside it appears as if the King and the British government were buying the public's patriotism! Single sheet; 7 ½ x 13; blank reverse. Broadside opens by: "…We, the non-commissioned Officers and Privates of the Two Troops of Norfolk Fencible Cavalry [thanking the King] with true hartfelt [sic] gratitude to our KING and Country for our late unexpected increase of Pay…and assure His Majesty of our sincere attachment to the best of Kings and our glorious constitution, in Defence of which we shall ever be ready to shed the Last drop of our Blood." Broadside was issued by the non-coms and privates of the NORFOLK FENCIBLE CAVALRY and addressed to their commanding officer and publically posted at their own as well as other militia company barracks throughout England. It is poignantly an ultra-patriotically phrased: "…There have been persons wicked enough to distribute infamous HAND-BILLS and other SEDITIOUS WRITINGS amongst our brother soldiers in various parts of the kingdom…exciting a misunderstanding between them and their officers to wean them from their affections to their King and Country…we feel just indignation…all such villainous attempts to seduce us from our attachment to our beloved King and Country [we hold in] greatest abhorrence…to prevent such insults we OFFER A REWARD OF THREE DAYS PAY to any soldier who gives information about any person who makes such wicked attempts in seditious writings or persuasive language to excite disturbance [among] the troops." …Broadside further asks their commander to make the King aware of their gratefulness for his "…goodness towards us and their unshaken support for him…while any spark of life remains." Exc.+ condition. Just some slight normal aging. Completely authentic with the printed names of the various sergeants and corporals who prepared the document below. Very little, if anything, in a collectible item would ever be available to better impart the unrest and dire threat facing the throne of King George III and the military at that critical moment of English history than this outstanding historical broadside. $275.
M780 OBVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN 1864 TO AID LINCOLN'S RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN, BY THE THEN RECENTLY FORMED MAJOR WING OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, THE "NATIONAL UNION PARTY" (a major bipartisan coalition of Republicans and mild reconstruction War Democrats advocating restoration of the Union, etc.). ELECTION CAMPAIGN POSTER WITH BOLD HEADLINE: "HAS THE WAR RUINED THE COUNTRY?" Followed by 3 lines, widely spaced, "The Copperheads assert that the war has ruined the Country; that we can never pay our debt; and that the war as proved a failure. Look at these Diagrams, based on official records and see if this is true." That is followed (all of it filling the upper half of this 9 x 16 poster) with 3 varying type diagrams boldly captioned "WHAT WE HAVE DONE" (comparing the loyal Union states to the "Rebel states" financially) "WHAT WE CAN DO" (financially with a bold graph comparing the U.S. to the British population and property-wise over a very lengthy period and illustrating greater advances for the U.S.!). Bottom half of poster divided into 2 columns which compare the "loyal" Union "restored to loyalty" to the "Rebel" population and its area, indicating the war was decidedly not a failure, but specifically mentions "Territory still in Rebel hands." All proved that much already accomplished by the war. And much, much, more all of which makes interesting reading particularly when they talk about the national debt and compare it to that of great Britain. PARTICULAR NOTE IS MADE THAT ONE OF THE CHAPTERS BEGINS WITH THE STATEMENT: "THE WAR WILL UNDOUBTEDLY END IN 1865…" Bottom margin bears markings "Published by the National Union Executive Committee, Astor House, New York." Just normal light aging; condition exc. Just the broad left margin has some narrow nicks and a few tiny chips out of the edges of the margin and the top margin appears to have been narrowly trimmed only. Originally offered of our website in 2004 at $950. and now for this special sale a wonderful value at only $450.
M788 Rare model of Civil War U.S. Army copper bugle with separately affixed large oval brass makers label on lower front (just above the "bell,") marked in high relief in five lines: "NORTON'S PATENT / IMPRO'D FIELD BUGLE / FOR INF'Y. CAV'Y. & / ARTILLERY / 5'TH & MINOR ST. PHILA." Bugle stands 13 inches high (with mouthpiece). Has the classic separately affixed Civil War era style "brass floating rim" at the mouth of the "4 ¼ inch bell" (flare at bottom). Although a double turn style of bugle (versus the usual single turn larger type) it is completely authentic and of the Civil War. Does show wear and use; very deep age patina could use a good strong cleaning. A number of small dents mostly on the upper outer section (at the top turn) with smaller ones elsewhere. Although bugles were a common instrument with all military outfits of the Civil War, their survival rate has been minimal at best and seldom are they ever seen on the collectors' market. An item that has always been scarce even in the "good old days" of collecting Civil War material in the 1950's and 60's they have been becoming ever more rare with the passing of years and seldom are specimen seen available. A rare variant with these markings…...........................$3,950.
M762 COLORED MEN TO BE DRAFTED FOR DUTY IN U.S. LABOR BATTALIONS IN WWI IF ENOUGH COLORED VOLUNTEERS NOT OBTAINED. Official printed "War Dept. Washington, Sept. 22, 1917" "General Order" . Three pages. 4½ x 7. Two pages devoted to " ENROLLING CONSCRIPTED COLORED MEN AFTER THEIR MOBILIZATION, OR IF SUFFICIENT MEN NOT OBTAINED BY VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT OF COLORED MEN 24 COMPANIES (TO BE FORMED)". Also lists 3 "white" commissioned officers for each company plus authorized "ENLISTED COLORED" non-coms for each. First page of the "General Orders" also has directions for shipment of "Sick or unserviceable animals overseas" and "issue of blue denim clothing to troops" . Excellent condition and just $69.50.
M756 A CIVILIAN AGENCY MAKES IT'S LIVING RECRUITING SOLDIERS FOR THE UNION ARMY DURING THE CIVIL WAR! Fancy printed business card (2½ by 3½ ) of that New Hampshire agency. Multi-style typeface: "GRANITE STATE / UNION VOLUNTEER COMPANY / PORTSMOUTH, N.H. / MARKET ST. / RECRUITS and substitutes furnished Individuals and town Authorities upon the most favorable terms. Best of references given in all cases / GEORGE LEACH & CO." Few small, gray round spots on lower section of card mostly (not obscuring any wording). An interesting but seldom examined phase of Civil War military history...... Sale price $74.50
M751 1795 DATED FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY POSTER IN DUAL LANGUAGE (FRENCH-GERMAN) DIRECTED TOWARDS THE "PEOPLE [SERVED] BY THE ARMY OF THE SAMBRE AND MEUSE." 13" x 16" (blank on reverse) divided in two sections French entirely on left side; German entirely on the right side with a bold headline on each side (in their respective languages) "LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY." Top few lines of subtitles also in bold reduced sizes by 16 numbered paragraphs (on each side) regarding the French government's intentions of reducing the contributions they imposed upon their citizens of those specific individual areas and specifically discussing "…the absence of a great number of capitalists and rich freeholders who made off with their money." Also offers people proof of justice and moderate character of the new French gov't; payment in-kind may be made for taxes. And much more. Wide margins; blank on reverse. Just some normal aging, but generally exc.+. Right margin only has a 4 inch clipped section out on its top edge only (not affecting any text) otherwise all intact. A very historic piece and undoubtedly much more of interest in the text if fully translated. Most historic document and a fine value at just…………..$69.50
M744 ALTHOUGH HE WAS ACCLAIMED AS A GENUINE HERO FOR HIS PART IN THE EARLY CIVIL WAR FAMOUS (later infamous) "TRENT AFFAIR" (a.k.a. "Mason-Slidell Affair") IN NOVEMBER, 1861, U.S. NAVY CAPT. CHARLES WILKES WAS EVENTUALLY COURT-MARTIALED IN APRIL, 1864 FOR EVENTS RESULTING FROM THAT Trent Affair earlier. The court-martial and its sentence made a major change in his career and life. President Lincoln reduced his term of suspension from service to just one year and following his retirement from the Navy he was even promoted to rear admiral in 1866 on the retired list. A most interesting thing is how the affair and the legal case and sentence has been treated in all the various biographies of him are seen, most of which make no mention of it whatsoever (and for good reason!). HERE IS THE ORIGINAL U.S. NAVY MAY 3, 1864 ISSUED NOTIFICATION OF THE COURT MARTIAL FINDINGS IN THEIR "NAVY DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS NO. 33 MAY 3, 1864." Total 4 pages of which just the 2 pages are printed the other 2 pages are blank. Size 5½ x 8½. Entirely concerning the Naval court martial findings of "Commodore Charles Wilkes" and the five charges against him all of which were "guilty" findings and the sentence to be "suspended from duty for the term of three years" as well as that he be "publicly reprimanded" and it specifically mentions that the Navy Department would have been "gladly spared the unpleasant duty…but the appeal made to the public by the accused…was pronounced to be of an insubordinate and disrespectful character containing remarks and statements not warranted [that] rendered it necessary for the [Navy] Department [not to tolerate it]." Condition exc. Very unusual piece of Civil War history…………………..$135.
M742 BRITISH MARINES AND SOLDIERS REPEL ATTEMPTS TO "throw the country into confusion" and "subvert order and discipline" which was rampant at the time. Original May, 1797 dated British military poster (9 x 14) with large bold title "AN ANSWER TO THE INFAMOUS HAND-BILL WHICH WAS READ BY LIEUT. GEN. ROOKE / ON MONDAY THE 22'd OF MAY, 1797 TO THE TROOPS UNDER HIS COMMAND AT BRISTOL." Then follows a large and one small paragraph, all in very bold print, explaining how the General personally read to the troops "…an infamous hand-bill…the production of some designing villains…and having heard the answer of the Marines at Chatham to a similar hand-bill that we approve of" that our own regiment of militia will do the utmost to find out who those villains are" (etc. etc. etc.). "Solemnly promise our fellow citizens and soldiers that we will use our utmost to find those villains who under pretence of espousing our endeavor to draw us from our allegiance…and to throw the Country into Confusion…should we meet with any such wicked wretches we will deliver them over to the magistrates [etc. etc.]." The poster is filled with vigorous language and the swearing of allegiance to the country and to their General. A three column listing of the names of all sergeants and corporals of the regiment supporting this "Answer to the Infamous Hand-Bill" is at the bottom of the poster. It is very indicative of what was happening to all of the British home regiments at that time. Condition is exc. Just the blank edges of the top and bottom margins have been trimmed but none of the wording has been affected and the poster itself was mounted many years ago on a blank sheet of similar type paper which has not damaged it in any way. Makes very fascinating reading! Very nicely valued at just…………………………………………………………………$145.
M738 ANTI-DEMOCRATIC PARTY POSTER / BROADSIDE CIRCA SEPT.-OCT., 1864 ISSUED/SOLD PRIOR TO THE RE-ELECTION OF REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN! Very colorfully worded, comparing the arch-traitor of revolutionary times Benedict Arnold to Horatio Seymour (who, at that exact time as the Gov. of N.Y. also presided over the Democratic convention had also REFUSED TO BE THE CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. AGAINST LINCOLN!). This handsomely printed original broadside is 10 x 13 (blank on reverse) with large, bold, fancy headlines "BENEDICT ARNOLD & HORATIO SEYMOUR! / THEIR IDENTITY OF VIEWS / AND WHO IS TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?" and below that, in smaller print, mention that the information was just taken "from the NEW YORK TIMES Sept. 19, 1864." The center of poster compares (side by side) words of Benedict Arnold with those of Horatio Seymour's with similarity in actions. Bottom sections of broadside further compares and castigates Seymour to Arnold's treason: "…as long as there is malice in human blood, no government can be without its renegades and malcontents…these are always ready, Judas-like to seize upon every occasion. No matter what the conduct of government…spite will assail it…political leaders [who cause dissention and intrigue] when the country is in danger, never have been forgiven and never will be forgiven by the American people. The Copperhead Chiefs of these times should understand that the sequel to this is endless disgrace." It all makes very fascinating reading, especially when realizing what was happening at that time. Document has very fancy bordering on all 4 margins. Shows just normal aging and is in exc.+ condition. Along bottom margin "Published and Sold by D.S. Holmes; Brooklyn and also the American News Company, New York City." A most unusual Civil War political tirade and rare Civil War and political Americana!....originally priced at $750., now just ........$375.
M734 THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT RE-ASSURING ITS CITIZENS THE UPSET TIMES OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR ARE STARTING TO COOL DOWN! Circa 1871 poster believed official French government issue with very large, bold headline "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" and entirely printed in the French language. Size 16 x 22 (blank on reverse). Massive 1 inch headlines (in French) "TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES." Then follows for the entire poster separate listings for 12 cities and provinces of France, individually, and with dates between December 2nd and 5th the current status of each, with such reports as "city at rest, everything calm"…"there has been no order but no trouble"… "tranquility continues to reign"…"some municipal officers protest but presence of police quells it"… (and much more). Bottom bears name of printer and address. Some very, very minor damp staining at edges; very slight tear and a few margin chips. Much of print in very bold size made to capture public attention. Very displayable and only ...
$94.50 ..and now our close-out at just $47.50
"SCRIMSHAW AND SCRIMSHANDERS: Whales and Whalemen"by Norman Flayderman 1972.
Very limited edition. 305 pages. 100's of illustrations. Large format. Only work that thoroughly covers the subject. With chapters on allied arts such as prisoners-of-war carvings, Eskimo carvings, shell work, etc. Copies have brought as high as $500 at well known nautical auctions within past years. Original dust jackets. Excellent condition, slight shelf wear only. 3 copies available.... 325.00.
A BARGAIN PRICE HARD TO BEAT! We published this book in just a single, limited edition in 1972 (38 years ago!) and assumed we had just about sold out of them quite some time ago and only recently found a small group of them lurking in an obscure corner of our warehouse. Here are absolutely original, 1972 published copies, complete with their original dust jackets of the first and only work published on all these three branches of American nautical service: "SMALL ARMS OF THE SEA SERVICES: A History of the Firearms and Edged Weapons of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard From the Revolution to the Present" by Col. Robert H. Rankin, USMC (ret'd). This book is unique as the only one of its type to ever have been honored with three "Forewords" by the Commandants of each of those three services!!
Large 8 ½" x 10 ½" format. 260 pages with over 350 detailed photo illustrations. Hard covers and in mint, unread condition, some minor shelf wear on dust cover only. Covers in detail, the regulation and non-regulation broad range of firearms, swords, cutlasses, dirks, fighting and utility knives, boarding axes, pikes, signal guns, blunderbusses and shotguns of those three services. Sections on the use and wearing of the great variety of those arms includes a substantial number of variants. Book was sponsored by the Company of Military Historians and honored with their highest endorsement as a 'Standard Reference Work". An encyclopedic reference.
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For the American historian, folklorist and general antique arms collector, the new chapter on "DUELING AND DUELING PISTOLS" is certain to raise some eyebrows with its "Incursions On Virgin Territory" in which the author has actually thrown down the gauntlet and fired the very first salvo to question and provide a logical rationale for understanding the fascinating subjects of "dueling" in early America and the pistols said to have been specifically designed for that "gentlemanly practice."
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"…At first glance [this book] may be deceptive… photography is so lush it gives the appearance of a coffee table picture book. However, it is [the author's] historic overview and well-informed discussion that instantly make this book the authoritative text on the subject… [he] goes to great length to document the growth of the Bowie legend [and] its many embellishments and distortions over time. The interplay of popular print culture and development of a body of common folklore that developed into a great American legend is detailed through research… to reveal a strong pattern of misrepresented historical accounts, re-written material and even newly written material represented as authentic history or oral tradition. Flayderman demonstrates how various supposedly valid writings influenced others… and [how] numerous exciting and entertaining popular accounts grow to become generally accepted and persuasive American legends…
I recommend [the book] highly to scholars interested in the folklore and history of American legends. This is the Bowie… book that has been needed for a very long time [and] has the potential to stimulate additional research among academics as well as further the antiquarian concerns of devoted collectors."
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Explorer: The Life of Richard E. Byrd
Matuozzi, Robert N., The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography
Explorer: The Life of Richard E. Byrd * Lisle Rose * University of Missouri Press, 2008 * xxiii, 544 pp. * $34.95
Reviewed by Robert N. Matuozzi, associate professor and librarian at Washington State University. His article "Richard Byrd, Polar Exploration, and the Media" appeared in the special issue of the VMHB on Admiral Byrd (2002).
"Polar politics and personalities have always divided historians and distorted history" (p. 66). With this offhand observation, Lisle Rose clues the reader to something very important about the historiography of modern polar exploration and more particularly about early twentieth-century American polar exploration and its discontents. Among historians and scientists, popularizers, partisan supporters, fellow explorers, and assorted polar buffs (altogether a relatively small fraternity), the careers and accomplishments of the major figures from this era have sometimes been the source of bitter controversy and dissension, if not outright skepticism and revisionism. The degree to which the available documentary evidence from this period has been sifted, analyzed, parsed, assembled, and repeatedly debated would make a medieval theologian blush with shame (or envy). This is especially true regarding the privately funded polar expeditions of Richard Byrd, Frederick Cook, and Robert Peary. The lingering historical disputes associated with their major expeditions are made knottier by the claims of the principal participants themselves. Additionally, the dramatized news stories produced by the rival media organizations they collaborated with to partially fund and publicize their polar exploits offer a problematic first draft of history.
What is the observer to make of this polar hubbub? It seems there have been more or less two spins. One involves the deliberate misrepresentation and distortion entailed by the construction of a heroic icon. The other involves the deliberate misrepresentation and distortion entailed by the deconstruction of a heroic icon. Both freely substitute innuendo and tenuous speculation for reliable evidence and conscientious analysis. Moreover, both camps indulge in ad hominem attacks, motive-mongering, wishful thinking, and hyperbole in an odd bid to stir up controversy and make news. A third approach - producing a critical approximation of historical and biographical truth - is somewhat marginal in the polar literature for not being openly partisan. Furthermore, this thumbnail overview excludes versions that recycle ad nauseam the received opinions and shopworn allegations stemming from old polar disputes.
We cannot reasonably expect historians to come to their task without preconceptions. We do expect them to work in good faith, honestly and carefully evaluating all the available evidence with an open mind. Given this murky state of affairs, Lisle Rose's well-researched and wonderfully written biography of Richard Evelyn Byrd is perhaps the best account we are likely to have of this curious and complex figure. It is certainly the most thoughtful and entertaining book-length description of Byrd's polar expeditions since Eugene Rodger's Beyond the Barrier: The Story of Byrd's First Expedition to Antarctica (1990). Significantly, these are the first historical monographs on Byrd substantially based on the Byrd Papers at Ohio State University. …

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Hard to believe, but they're at it again. After 2002, when a National Cancer Institute statement reporting no link between abortion and...
Hard to believe, but they're at it again.
After 2002, when a National Cancer Institute statement reporting no link between abortion and breast cancer was changed by the Bush administration to say evidence of a link was inconclusive; after the administration cut language on global warming from a 2003 report by the Environmental Protection Agency; after a government scientist was forbidden in 2001 and 2002 from discussing health hazards posed by airborne bacteria emanating from animal waste at large factory farms; after 60 scientists, 20 of them Nobel laureates, signed a statement in 2004 accusing the White House of manipulating and distorting science for political aims; after all that, Team Bush has once again been caught censoring science it dislikes.
I refer you to last week's testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The committee produced documents documenting many dozens of instances in which the former chief of staff of the White House Council on Environmental Quality edited scientific reports on global warming. He cut definitive statements and replaced them with doubtful ones in order to portray climate change as something less than the settled science most experts consider it to be.
And get this: The guy changing the scientific reports is not a scientist. Philip Cooney is an oilman, previously employed by the American Petroleum Institute, the industry's lobbying arm. When he left the government in 2005, he went to work for Exxon Mobil.
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Can you say conflict of interest, boys and girls?
Democrats on the committee certainly could. Rep. Peter Welch from Vermont compared Cooney to the tobacco industry "scientists" who once assured the public cigarettes were perfectly safe.
Republicans struck back, noting that James Hansen, a NASA climatologist who accuses the government of watering down the reports, is the recipient of a $250,000 award for environmental achievement from a foundation run by Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Massachusetts Democrat Sen. John Kerry. Hansen, they said, is hardly without political motive.
The charge might stick except for all those prior instances of the administration changing science to fit politics. However one interprets Hansen's motives, that pattern is still clear.
As the sins of Team Bush go, this isn't the biggest. That dishonor goes either to bungling the war, mismanaging the peace or leaving New Orleans to drown. Yet this is, in some ways, the sin that tells you the most about the gang running this country and what they think of you and me.
Reasonable people, faced with facts leading to an unwanted conclusion, might seek to discredit said facts or find competing facts supporting a more palatable conclusion. But the Bush Gang simply ignores the facts, declaring reality to be whatever they say it is. And if that bespeaks a breathtaking gall, how much more gall, how much more utter "contempt" for people's intelligence, is required to keep doing it after you've repeatedly been called on it?
I could give you many reasons why this makes me angry. I could speak about the people's right not to be propagandized by their own government. I would point out that this facts-optional approach shreds the government's credibility.
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The above is a common misconception in regard to brakes. You cannot tell a caliper's braking power based on feel. The aftermarket stuff certainly looks cool, but when it comes to function, it's really tough to beat Shimano calipers.
Getting these Williams 38 carbon clinchers for the new bike. The wheels will be here tomorrow and hopefully the bike this week( been a 4 week wait so far on the bike)
2014 Felt F2 with Willams 38 carbon clinchers. Really like these sprint shifters.
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That's cool, everyone is different. I personally am not willing to compromise function for weight anywhere on my bikes and especially when it comes to my brakes.
I have different brakes on all of my bikes...I honestly can't say any are better at stopping my bike than the other. Hmm, now I need to go do some testing.
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The claim is that you shove the fin into your ass and it keeps you straighter on the saddle. I'd rather something a little misaligned than having that up my ass. It's been sent to UCI for approval, would love to see it in TdF.
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Annual lake drawdowns set to begin Oct. 8
That's when the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services begins its annual drawdown on most of the lakes where it has control.
For boaters, Oct. 8 is the deadline for removing their vessels from docks, and it signals a time for dock owners to withdrawal their docks to protect them from ice damage.
While New Hampshire has more than 900 bodies of water, only about 100 of them have state-controlled dams.
Lake drawdowns are conducted each fall to reduce winter ice damage to shoreline properties and reduce spring flooding. Drawdowns also give property owners an opportunity to conduct any necessary repairs to their waterfront property, provided they first secure a permit from the DES.
On Ballard Pond in Derry, a deeper drawdown is being done to allow for repairs to be made at the dam.
On Bow Lake in Strafford, the Pointe Trinity Association has requested a drawdown to 8 feet to repair its boat ramp. Next year, the drawdown depth will return to its usual 2 feet, said Jim Martin, spokesman for the Department of Environmenyal Services.
The larger lakes generally do not reach their full drawdowns until late fall or March. The levels, based on weatherconditions, can be either higher or lower. At Pittsfield Mills in Pittsfield, a special drawdown is scheduled to clear a blocked gate.
On Shellcamp Pond in Gilmanton, the drawdown will be four feet this year, at the request of the lake association. The usual drawdown is two feet.
In addition, the actual date at which the drawdown is scheduled to begin on a body of water could vary by a few days, based on operational constraints.
Generally, levels are allowed to return to the normal full pond level in the spring. However, Chesham Pond in Harrisville is lowered by four feet starting after Columbus Day for a period of six to eight weeks and the level is brought up to two feet below the normal full pond level for the remainder of winter.
In addition, the drawdowns of Opechee and Winnisquam Lakes, which occur on a two-year interval, last only two weeks.
This year, the lowering of Opechee Lake in Laconia will begin Oct. 9 and it will likely take two days for the water to flow downstream through Winnisquam Lake in Belmont.
Therefore, the level of Winnisquam Lake is not expected to drop noticeably until Oct. 11.
On Oct. 23, flows at Lakeport Dam will be increased to refill Opechee Lake, and the level of Winnisquam Lake should begin to rise late in the day on Oct. 24. A plot of the average lake levels throughout the year for Lake Winnipesaukee is provided on DES's website
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