What was the first edition of the Civil War Atlas?
First edition of this superb atlas, with 175 double-folio plates, containing 821 colored maps and charts, 106 tinted lithographs after original photographs, and 209 line drawings of equipment, uniforms, insignia, and flags. $11,500.
Are there any signed documents from the Civil War?
A fine signed document dating from the Civil War. $25,000. LINCOLN, Abraham. Document signed. Washington, July 1, 1864. Splendid Lincoln Civil War document appointing James S. Casey as “Captain in the Firth Regiment of Infantry,” countersigned by Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War. $17,500. LINCOLN, Abraham. Document signed.
What did Clara Barton write during the Civil War?
Wonderful autograph letter signed by Clara Barton written during the Civil War, expressing concern for her brother who was still in the South, evoking Lincoln, John Brown, slavery and secessionists, together with a related autograph letter draft by Barton. $12,500. LEE, Robert E. Carte-de-visite photograph signed.
What kind of binding was used in the Civil War?
Calf Binding material made from cowhide—versatile, durable, usually tan or brown in color, of smooth texture with no or little apparent grain. Readily marbled (“tree calf”), mottled, diced, colored, polished, tooled in gilt or blind, even scented (known as “russia”).
First edition of this superb atlas, with 175 double-folio plates, containing 821 colored maps and charts, 106 tinted lithographs after original photographs, and 209 line drawings of equipment, uniforms, insignia, and flags. $11,500.
A fine signed document dating from the Civil War. $25,000. LINCOLN, Abraham. Document signed. Washington, July 1, 1864. Splendid Lincoln Civil War document appointing James S. Casey as “Captain in the Firth Regiment of Infantry,” countersigned by Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War. $17,500. LINCOLN, Abraham. Document signed.
Wonderful autograph letter signed by Clara Barton written during the Civil War, expressing concern for her brother who was still in the South, evoking Lincoln, John Brown, slavery and secessionists, together with a related autograph letter draft by Barton. $12,500. LEE, Robert E. Carte-de-visite photograph signed.
Calf Binding material made from cowhide—versatile, durable, usually tan or brown in color, of smooth texture with no or little apparent grain. Readily marbled (“tree calf”), mottled, diced, colored, polished, tooled in gilt or blind, even scented (known as “russia”).
