Memoirs of Robert E. Lee,by A.L. Long, former military secretary to Gen. Lee.
This 707 page tome, published in 1887, contains a wealth of information. General Lee died before he could complete his memoirs, and Mr. Long finished them, influenced by Mr. Lee's written intent. The book begins with Lee's genealogy, going back to the Norman Conquest. His boyhood and cadet life are covered, and his Mexican War and Indian Campaign experiences lead in to the Civil War, which comprises the bulk of his story, as one might expect. It also covers his post-war life as president of Washington College and his home and society life. There is a voluminous appendix, as well as several portraits and facsimiles of Lee's field maps. One of the maps, of the area from Gettysburg to Appomattox, folds out into 9 sections the size of the area of the book. This classic measures 9.75 inches by 6.5 inches and is complete and intact, though the first few pages from each end have creases on the edge, and there is some separation inside both covers.
$89.99 plus shipping.

Marching Through Georgia: Pen-Pictures of Every-Day Life in General Sherman's Army,from the beginning of the Atlanta Campaign until the close of the war.
This 490 page book, published in 1890, was written by F.Y. Hedley, who was an adjutant in the 32nd Illinois Infantry. As the Preface mentions, this is not a tactical history. It tells of the soldier in these campaigns- "how he lived, how he marched, and how he fought on skirmish line and in the line-of-battle." It draws upon the experiences of the author, confirmed by his diary entries. There are numerous black and white illustrations. This book is in good condition, though it shows wear on the corners and spine.
$69.99 plus shipping.

First Year of the War,by Edward A. Pollard.
This 392 page book, printed in New York in 1863, is a reprint of the Richmond Corrected Edition. The book begins by setting the stage for the war, starting with "Delusive Ideas of the Union" and the administration of John Adams. It continues to Lincoln's inauguration, and the events that followed during the first year of the war. The author writes in the Preface to the Second Edition, "The flatterer's idea of the history of the present war would no doubt be to plaster the government with praises; to hide all the faults of the people of the South while gilding their virtues ... and to place over the whole painted and gilded mass of falsehood, the figure of Mr. Jefferson Davis, as the second Daniel come to judgment. The author has no ambition to gratify in these literary elegances." There are several engraved pictures, and a fold-out map of the "battles on Bull Run, near Manassas." The back of the book contains a copy of the Constitution of the Confederate States of America. The cover is faded, but the book is intact and in good condition.
$99.99 plus shipping.

Up Front,by Bill Mauldin.
This 1945 First Edition features Mauldin's famous and beloved "Joe and Willie", and is accompanied by commentary of his experiences during the war. This 227 page book measures 9.25 inches by 6.25 inches.
$29.99 plus shipping.

Brave Men,by Ernie Pyle.
This 1944 First Edition was dedicated "In solemn salute to those thousands of our comrades- great, brave men that they were- for whom there will be no homecoming, ever." This volume of Pyle's writings as a war reporter begin with the invasion of Sicily, from June to September, 1943. It continues to Italy, England, then France, ending in September, 1944. This 474 page book is in very good condition and measures 8.625 inches by 5.75 inches.
$24.99 plus shipping.

The Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe,by Charles Edward Stowe.
This 530 page book, printed in 1891, was compiled from
her letters and journals by her son. There is some water
damage, but this book is intact and legible. The binding
is solid, though there is a little separation at the inside
cover. A previous owner attached some newspaper clippings
to the back of the book, including clippings on her burial and will.
$30.00 plus shipping.

The Ladie's Companion, by a lady.
This book, published in 1824, is in very good condition for its age
and was designed to teach one how to become a lady.
The title page says that the contents were "Carefully Selected
and Revised BY A LADY, in the County of Worcester, Mass."
This 156 page book measures 5-7/8" by 3-1/2" by 3/4".
$45.00 plus shipping.

My Farm of Edgewood: A Country Book.
This book, published in 1863, is by an unnamed author, though the title page says this book is by the author of Reveries of a Bachelor. It details his life finding a farm and then farming it. He speaks of the various aspects of his labors, including hindrances and helps. This 319 page book measures 7-5/8" by 5-1/8".
$29.99 plus shipping.

My Diary North and South, by William Howard Russell.
Mr. Russell, an Englishman, visited the United States from early 1861 to sometime in 1863 and kept diaries and notebooks, which resulted in this 602 page tome. It covers his travels in various parts of the country and the people he met. This book is in very good condition, though there is some yellowing on the spine that almost looks as if it was purposeful. This 1863 first edition measures 7-3/4" by 5-1/4".
$49.99 plus shipping.

History of Battle Flag Day-Sept. 17, 1879.
This book, copyrighted and published by Lockwood & Merritt of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1879, honors the soldiers of that state who served during the Civil War. This 256 page volume details the events leading up to that day, listing individuals who were involved. It covers decorations, history of battle flags, Connecticut's soldiers during the war, press comments, and more. There are a number of illustrations (one is missing). Though there is some wear on the cover and a little staining, this book is in good condition.
$69.99 plus shipping.

The Complete Book of Confederate Trivia,
by J. Stephen Lang.
This book contains over 4,000 questions and answers
about the Confederacy. It is divided into nine parts,
each part having a number of topics concerning the
South. The questions in this volume will test the
brains of even the most die-hard southerner.
$14.99 plus shipping.

North South Trader, vol. 1 No. 2, July 1973.
This second issue of the popular Civil War
collector's magazine has articles by Steve
Sylvia and Mike O'Donnell, among others.
It includes articles on the Spiller and Burr
revolver, Chancellorsville, corps badges, and
restoring relics.
$21.99 plus shipping.

North South Trader, vol. IV No. 6, September-October 1977.
This issue of the popular Civil War collector's
magazine has articles on Tiffany and
Company, Uncle Sam's Confederate
Fortune, and Stafford Heights.
$21.99 plus shipping.

The Secrets of the German War Office, by Dr. Armgaard Karl Graves, secret agent.
This 256 page book details Dr. Grave's secret agent career at the onset of World War I. He was supposedly in a Scottish prison, though he was actually in New York. He tells how he became an agent and how he was made into an agent. He discusses various incidents, ending the book with "Arming for Peace or War". Written in 1914, the last sentence of the book reads, "Wilhelm holds the thunderbolt that will shake the world." Graves reported directly to Kaiser Wilhelm. This book will interest anyone interested in the beginning of this period in history. This book is intact, though there is some wear at the edges, and the inside covers have a little separation.
$35.99 plus shipping.

Causes and Consequences of the War of 1914, by Howard Pitcher Okie.
This slim 129 page volume was published in 1914. In a short space, it covers the war's causes, the powers involved, sides of the controversy, land and sea forces, financial resources of the great powers, food supplies, and consequences. There are also several maps, as well as a fold-up map that is torn in a couple places on a crease. This book is complete and intact; there is no cover separation, though there is a little wear on the covers and inside the covers. The pages have yellowed a bit, but not a lot.
$29.99 plus shipping.

History of the Spanish-American War,by Henry Watterson.
This 474 tome embraces a complete review of our relations with Spain in that era and it contains numerous engravings displaying the scenes described. In the Preface, Mr. Watterson writes, "The war between the United States and Spain was like no other war of ancient or modern times. Begun at once as a protest of civilization and a plea for humanity, it ended as an act of unpremeditated national expansion." Though the destruction of the Maine in Havana's harbor hastened our involvement, the United States had been losing patience with Spain's misrule in Cuba. This book is complete, though it has some wear, mainly on the covers, and a previous owner signed his name to the inside cover (a common practice at one time).
$44.99 plus shipping.

Battles and Leaders of the Civil War.
This 4 volume Special Edition was copyrighted in 1956 and features an introduction by Roy F. Nichols of the University of Pennsylvania. The original work was published in the 1880s, edited by Robert Underwood Johnson and Clarence Clough Buel, both of the editorial staff of "The Century Magazine". This work begins with the signs of war and Fort Sumter, concluding with Appomattox Court House and the Fall of Richmond in the 4th volume. Each section was penned by different authors who had knowledge of each covered event. There are many drawings and maps supplementing this voluminous work, which contains over 3000 pages altogether, not counting the 67 page index.
$59.99 plus shipping.

The American Civil War: 365 Days.
This thick (2-1/2 inches) book uses over 500 images from the Library of Congress, including photographs and lithographs, drawings, cartoons, music covers, and posters. This compilation invovles 12 themes: Irrespressible Conflict, Gathering Momentum, War in the East, Wartime Politics, War on the Water, Fighting for Freedom, Turning Points, Army Life, War in the West, Behind the Lines, Valor and Sacrifce, and An Uneasy Peace. This book is laid out so that the left hand page provides information about one aspect of the war; at the bottom, there is information about something that happened on a particular day of the war, taken in order from January 1 to December 31. The right hand page shows an image or two about the topic on the left hand page. If you look at just 1 set of 2 pages per day, you will have covered the entire book in 1 year.
$24.99 plus shipping.

The French Revolution, A History, by Thomas Carlyle, in 2 volumes.
The first volume begins with the death of Louis XV. It goes into the Parliament of Paris, continuing on to Varennes. The second volume begins with Parliament First and The Marseillese, and it ends with Thermidor and Vendemaire. These small (7.625" by 5.25") volumes contain more information than you might think at first glance; there are over 900 pages altogether. There is some minor writing on the inside covers that appears related to selling these books, which are in good condition, with only minor wear at the corners and spine. These are not reprints! This early edition can be yours at a good price.
$69.99 plus shipping.

The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America,by John Fiske.
This 1899 book is volume 1 of 2 volumes by John Fiske, who wrote a number of histories on early America. In the Preface, he says that this volume comes next after his The Beginnings of New England, which left the history of New England at the overthrow of James II. He begins with medieval Netherlands and continues into the Dutch influence upon England. Also covered are Verrazano and Hudson, the West India Company, "Privileges and Exemptions", Dutch and English, ending with Peter Stuyvesant's last years and death. There are several early maps, and this 294 page book is in very good condition for its age, despite some small nicks on the edges.
$39.99 plus shipping.

The Raven, by Marquis James.
This 1929 biography of Sam Houston won the Pulitzer Prize in 1930. The book begins by mentioning Houston's grandfather moving to the upper valley in western Virginia, and runs through Houston's event-filled life up to his death. The 489 pages include 21 pages of notes. This book is in very good condition; the lengthwise edges of the pages are rough, as was typical at one time.
$54.99 plus shipping.

Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy.
This 1991 Time-Life book is part of its Echoes of Glory series. This large 312 page volume covers small arms, uniforms, equipment, music, flags, and artillery. This profusely illustrated book also contains a bibliography. This book is in perfect condition, except for some light wear on the edges of the front cover, and a previous owner signed the inside cover.
$39.99 plus shipping.

8 back issues of Civil War Times.
These magazines still have the original mailing envelopes. Issues included are December, 1964; October, November & December, 1975; August, November & December, 1978; and August, 1979. Topics covered in these issues include Hood's Nashville Campaign, Coffee: This Invaluable Beverage, Technology Afloat, Shenandoah Sketchbook, Sibley's New Mexico Campaign, What Sherman Thought of Slaves, and the Valley Campaign of 1861.
All 8 issues bargain priced at $34.99 plus shipping.

Billy Whiskers in the Movies, by Frances Trego Montgomery.
This book is one in a series of books about Billy Whiskers, the adventuresome goat. Many of the illustrations in this 181 page book are in color, and the back of the book has ads for other books, as well as The Billy Whiskers Game, which was a board game. There is some binding separation, which can be repaired, but this delightful book is otherwise intact and in good condition.
$30.00 plus shipping.

Bruce Catton's The Army of the Potomac trilogy.
The 1st volume, Mr. Lincoln's Army, covers the Army of the Potomac during the early part of the Civil War, when it was under McClellan's command. Glory Road details the months from the autumn of 1862 through midsummer 1863, and the concluding volume, A Stillness at Appomattox , tells the story of the last desperate, cruel year of the Civil War. This last volume won the National Book Award for distinguished non-fiction. In the New York Herald Tribune Book Review, eminent historian Henry Steele Commager wrote, "By any standards, one of the most exciting war narratives in our literature." The covers of these hardback books show some evidence of usage, though they are intact and in good condition. (The books are also covered with plastic.)
All 3 Priced now at $25.00 plus shipping.

1916 Rhymes of a Red Cross Man , by Robert W. Service.
Robert Service was a popular poet and acquired much success in his lifespan of 84 years. This is a collection of poems based on Robert Service's experience as a Red Cross ambulance driver in France during World War I. Published in 1916, the individual poems were written in the early part of World War I and taken to print in honor of Robert Service's brother, Lieutenant Albert Service, Canadian Infantry, killed in action, France August 1916. Filled with full color illustrations and black and white line drawings, this collector's book of 192 pages is a wonderful piece and offered at a reasonable price. (This red covered, hard bound book is the 2nd publication printed the same year as the 1st edition). There is some wear and the slip sheet over 1 of the full color illustrations is loose and the lower edge of a couple of pages are torn, but overall, the book is in excellent condition. (Book measures 8.5"x6"x1").
Priced now at $79.99 plus shipping.

The Mexican War and Its Warriors, by J. Frost.
This small (8"x5") 343 page book was published in 1848, just after the end of the war, and is a complete history of the operations of the American armies in Mexico. It includes biographical sketches and anecdotes of the most distinguished officers in the Regular Army and volunteer force. It has numerous illustrations, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is also included! This work is intact and complete, though the pages contain age spots, and the cover on the spine is missing. (You will note some page separation.)
Priced now at $44.99 plus shipping.

Obsequies of Henry Clay.
Statesman Henry Clay died June 29, 1852, at the age of 76.
This volume was printed shortly after and contains announcements,
resolutions, and remembrances of Mr. Clay. The title page calls
it a "Report of the Arrangements of the Common Council of New
York of the Obsequies in Memory of Hon. Henry Clay." This 362
page compendium is akin to a huge collection of eulogies for Clay.
(This First Edition was printed in 1852.)
Priced now at $64.99 plus shipping.

The German-French War 1870-1871
(Deutsch Franzoesische Krieg 1870-1871).
This beautiful and lavishly illustrated volume is written in German. The Vorwort (Forward) ends, "dem grossen deutschen Vaterlande!/ Reutlingen, im Juli 1894," so we believe it was published around this time. Beautifully rebound, this book is intact, except that one of the many color illustrations is separated from the book (shown in one of the photos). This large tome weighs almost 8 pounds and measures 14.5" by 11" by 1.5". There are also 8 pages of German song lyrics!
Priced now at $200.00 plus shipping.

A Handbook of Civil War Bullets & Cartridges.
Authors James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas show a variety
of Civil War era bullets, separated by caliber and type of bullet.
They shed new light on the origin of some bullets, e.g. the so-called
"Belgian". This book is well-illustrated and gives dimensions on the
various items. The back contains a cross-reference guide to compare
T&T numbers to M&M numbers. Softcover book (8.5"x5.5") with
a big punch!
Priced now at $9.95 plus shipping.

Historic American Spurs, by Howard R. Crouch.
This identification and price guide covers all types of spurs: U.S. military, Confederate, western, civilian, patents, and racing. Mr. Crouch, a noted authority on horse equipment, begins this 88 page volume with a short history of the spur and spur types, then continues with sections on civilian, U.S. military, Confederate, and western spurs, giving the 19th Century a prominent role in this book. There are over 160 examples of this important part of horsemen's equipment, as well as a size chart. A dynamic softcover book (8.5"x5.5") filled with facts, photos and pertinent information.
Priced now at $14.99 plus shipping.

Collecting the Confederacy, by Shannon Pritchard.
Signed by the author, this beautiful 274 page book, according to Lewis Leigh, Jr., replaces Albaugh's Confederate Arms as "the most definitive, single-volume treatment on collecting Confederate arms and equipment." There are more than 1400 full-color photographs detailing the various relics, weapons, and equipment of the South during the Civil War. Originally, this work retailed for $100.00.
Priced now at $54.99 plus shipping.

Confederate Commando and Fleet Surgeon: Dr. Daniel Burr Conrad,
by John Worth Lynn. Dr. Conrad completed a career with the Federal Navy and returned to Boston aboard the USS Niagara. Hearing of the attack at Fort Sumter, he refused to take the oath of allegiance and was arrested. He escaped and fled to his native Virginia, joining the short-lived Virginia Navy. He then held various posts in the Confederate Navy, including serving on the CSS Tennessee at the Battle of Mobile Bay, where he saved the leg of Admiral Franklin Buchanan. This autographed copy tells the story of Dr. Conrad and includes contents of his diary, letters, and orders.
Priced now at $25.95 plus shipping.

Eye of the Storm, by Private Robert Knox Sneden.
This unique volume has been called one of the most important Civil War documents ever published. Found in a Connecticut bank vault, 4 tattered scrapbooks containing his memoirs, 500 watercolors, and maps inspired this 328 page book. Sneden was captured at Brandy Station by Mosby's Guerillas. Little is known about Sneden before the war or after his release from Andersonville, but his pictures and sketches created a one-of-a-kind record of the war. His memoirs were based on his wartime diaries and a daily calendar with Sneden's drawings is included.
Priced now at $16.99 plus shipping.

BRAND NEW, 12th Edition
The North South Trader
Civil War Collector's Price Guide.
This handy book contains recently updated prices on thousands of items, including buckles, bullets, dug relics, firearms and much more. There are many, many photographs and new categories. There is also a segment on fakes in the marketplace, an issue which has become a serious problem. This is one book no serious collector should be without. This softcover book contains 280 pages.
Priced now at $39.95 plus shipping.

Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865, by Warren K. Tice.
This book expands on the seminal work of Alphaeus S. Albert on uniform and historical buttons. This huge 520 page tome introduces Tice's numbering system with Albert's number when appropriate. This volume is divided into the following sections: Manufacturing Buttons; The American Button Industry, 1776-1865; Suppliers to the Southern States; Buttons of the Federal Armed Forces, 1830-1865; Confederate Armed Forces Buttons, Militia Buttons of the Various States; and Unidentified Buttons of the Antebellum and Civil War Periods.
Priced now at $59.99 plus shipping.

American Military Button Makers and Dealers;
Their Backmarks and Dates,
by William F. McGuinn and Bruce S. Bazelon.
This is the expanded 2006 edition of McGuinn and Bazelon's seminal work on button backmarks. The first 147 pages list button makers, in alphabetical order, and their various marks. Appendices cover back die cards and lists, great seal buttons, and photos of various backmarks, enabling you to distinguish the time periods of your buttons. This essential book covers buttons from circa 1790 to circa 1945.
Priced now at $24.99 plus shipping.

American Military Headgear Insignia.
This 311 page volume, by J. Duncan Campbell
and Michael J. O'Donnell, covers military
headgear insignia from around 1800
to around 1875. This book is heavily
illustrated and includes commentary
on each piece.
Priced now at $39.99 plus shipping.

American Military Belt Plates,
by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell.
The 3rd edition of this massive 616 page tome covers plates from the Revolutionary War to the early Twentieth Century. This profusely illustrated book includes militia plates, officer's plates, martingale ornaments, shoulder belt plates, sword belt plates, baldric devices, carbine sling buckles, waist belt plates, cartridge box plates, and cartridge belt plates, including Army, Navy and Marine Corps plates.
Priced now at $39.99 plus shipping.

Artillery Fuses of the Civil War,
by Charles H. Jones.
This 167 page volume covers all the various
fuses used during the Civil War, including
those for grenades, landmines and torpedoes.
Information on wrenches, cutters, boxes
and packs are also covered.
Priced now at $39.99 plus shipping.

200 YEARS: A Bicentennial Illustrated History of the United States.
This lavishly illustrated 2 volume set was published by U.S. News and World Report to honor our nation's Bicentennial. Volume 1 covers the time period 1763-1860, beginning with "The Flame is Kindled", and running to John Brown's Body. Volume 2 runs from 1861-1976, beginning with Guns of Sumter, and ending with "Let us Reason Together". All told, there are 700 pages, and each volume contains a reading portfolio and profiles of the Presidents during each time period. These books are like new; they may not have been read much, if at all. They come in a handsome slipcase, with a picture of the Continental Congress discussing the Declaration of Independence. This is a beautiful book with only minor nicks and wear.
Priced now at $39.99 plus shipping.

Sergeant York and Hie People, by Sam K. Cowan. This 1927 292 page book tells the story of World War I hero Sgt. Alvin C. York. He single-handedly fought a battalion of German machine gunners in the Argonne Forest until they surrendered to him- all 132 of them! This book details York's upbringing and war record, laying the background of his ancestry and documenting the pioneering roots he came from. As Mr. Cowan writes in the Forward, "This is not a war-story, but the tale of the making of a man." There is a hole that runs near an upper corner the first quarter of the book, but it does not interfere with the text. Though the pages have yellowed, as one might expect, the book is intact and a delightful, collectible piece.
Priced now at $49.99 plus shipping.

John Randolph, by Henry Adams. This 306 page book, published in 1886, details the life of one of the early leading advocates of state's rights. The author, Henry Adams, was a grandson of John Quincy Adams, with whom Randolph seldom agreed. This book is complete, though one section of pages has started to separate from the binding.
Priced now at $94.99 plus shipping.

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Confederacy, volume II,
by James D. Richardson. This 1904 copyrighted book was printed in 1906 and includes a wealth of diplomatic correspondence of the Confederacy during the Civil War. This 760 page tome also contains biographical sketches of Robert Toombs, Robert M. T. Hunter, and Judah P. Benjamin, as well as a large index. The inside cover has some separation, as does the space between pages 288 and 289. Nevertheless, this volume is complete and otherwise intact.
Priced now at $54.99 plus shipping.

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A. by Washington Irving.
The inside cover of this 1849 edition is signed "William T. Patton's Book/ Fincastle Va/ Oct 18th 1849." Irving learned of Capt. Bonneville from John Jacob Astor. The Introductory Notice says that he had "strangely ingrafted the trapper and hunter upon the soldier." Of French parentage, Captain Bonneville was an excellent scholar and was educated at West Point. His military service took him the western frontier, and he imagined exploring unknown areas. Eventually, he took action. This 428 page book is his story. This book has some discoloration from age, but it is complete and intact.
Priced now at $50.00 plus shipping.

Abraham Lincoln by John G. Nicolay.This 578 page volume is a condensation of Nicolay & Hay's 10 volume Abraham Lincoln: A History. It begins with Lincoln's ancestry and early life, continuing onto his law practice and courtship and marriage to Mary Todd. His political life before becoming President is then covered, leading to the bulk of the book, which deals with his presidency. This book is in good condition. The inside cover contains some writing. In pencil, it says, " F. K. Leatherbee/ Oct. 16, 1921/ from Wife, Virginia & Anne." Having been printed in 1911, it is in very good shape for its age thouh there are a couple areas in the index that have been taped and some fraying at the top and bottom of the spine.
Priced now at $54.99 plus shipping.

Civil War Projectiles II with Supplement by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason. This is the 1980 edition of this classic work. It covers the various bullets, artillery, grenades and rockets used during the Civil War, including oddities. The authors painstakinly assigned numbers to the various items which are organized by type, showing pictures plus specifications of each.
Priced now at $60.00 plus shipping.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. This book was printed in 1933 by Charles Scribner's Sons, who copyrighted it in 1925. The 407 page volume is intact and in very good condition, having been taken good care of during its lifetime. The cover shows some wear and there is some yellowing of the pages. "I. Wildermann" is written at the top of the front cover.
Priced now at $40.00 plus shipping.

Letters of John Randolph to a Young Relative; Embracing a Series of Years, from Early Youth, to Mature Manhood. These 192 letters cover the period 1806-1822 and were written by statesman John Randolph to his nephew, Theodore Bland Dudley. The top of the page of the first letter is signed, "John Merryman Esq. 1834." Handwritten notations have been made on the inside of the back cover. This interesting insight to John Randolph of Roanoke, who served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, has some discoloration that one might expect from a volume this old, but the content is intact.
Priced now at $199.99 plus shipping.

Accoutrement Plates North and South 1861-1865,
by William G. Gavin.
This 217 page book, published in 1963, appears to be a first edition of the late Mr. Gavin's book. The book is organized by Federal and Confederate, type and state, and includes many illustrations of the various plates. This book is in very good condition and a "must have" for collectors.
Priced now at $50.00 plus shipping.

Glass Insulators- Milholland's Bicentennial Edition,
by Marion & Evelyn Milholland.
The title page calls it "Milholland's Final and Complete" edition. The dedication on the following page explains why: Mr. Milholland passed away before this edition went to press. This book, long out of print, has an exhaustive amount of information on glass insulators, starting with the history. There are loads of photos, diagrams, and manufacturers' information.
Priced now at $49.99 plus shipping.

Round Ball to Rimfire, Part Four, by Dean S. Thomas.
This newly published, long-awaited 312 page history of Civil War small arms ammunition uses primary sources never before seen by historians and collectors. It details the organization of the Confederate bureaucracy and its efforts to assemble the materials needed to produce and test the products. Charts, diagrams, illustrations and excerpts from period writings fill the pages, and over 650 specimens of Confederate bullets and cartridges are included. This First Edition has been autographed by the author. Priced now at $50.00 plus shipping.

Gettysburg Battlefield Relics and Souvenirs, by Mike O'Donnell.
This lavishly illustrated 317 page book displays a wealth of relics connected to this great battle. There are sections devoted to relics connected to each day of the battle. In addition, there are sections covering pickups from the streets of Gettysburg and on souvenirs and displays made with battlefield relics. Many people in the area carried away "trophies" from the battlefield, some even so brazen as to remove items from soldiers who hadn't yet died! This First Edition has been autographed by the author. Priced at $35.00 plus shipping.

Rare centennial sketch book of the Civil War in good condition.
This large (13.5" by 10.625") 296 page volume by Marvin H. Pakula was published in 1960. The book begins with 62 pages of color plates and commentary on various uniforms, insignia, and equipment used by both sides during the war. The remainder is a command roster of officers of both sides. The left-hand pages comments on the individual and the right-hand page features a pen and ink portrait.
Priced at $29.99 plus shipping.

Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War.
This classic 505 page tome, written by Thomas S. Dickey and Peter C. George, is number 638 in limited edition of 2000 copies. (Now out of print) It begins with a glossary, then covers field artillery in general, field artillery projectiles in general, field artillery projectiles, navy projectiles, fuses in general, how fuses worked, and hand grenades, rockets, and land mines.
Priced at $174.99 plus shipping.

Stanley Phillips
Excavated Artifacts of the Civil War 1861-1865
This is volume one, printed in 1975.
This is a hardback book, used often to research relics
and is in good condition though some pages are soiled
from use. This is a hard to find book and I have one!
Priced at $150.00 plus shipping.

Civil War War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Published in 1880, this is Series One Volume One. The preface states that " By an act approved June 23, 1874, Congress made an appropriation of the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion, both of the Union and Confederate Armies, and directed him to have copied for the Public Printer all reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders not heretofore copied or printed, and properly arranged in chronological order." The cover is intact, however it has become separated from the spine. Original owner's signature, date on flyleaf.
Sgt. Riker Specially priced at $29.99!

Rare, Stonewall Jackson Biography, Circa 1899. The Life of Thomas J. Jackson in Easy Words for the Young. Printed by B.F. Johnson Publishing Co. Richmond, Virginia in 1899. From an era when the noble Stonewall was universally admired, and studied, this proud little book of 248 pages is in good overall condition. No pages are missing and the print is clear and easy to read. On page 97 you will find a full-page print of Robert E. Lee (along with a 100-year-old skeleton of a mosquito that was caught in the pages and smashed). There are quite a few maps and photographs. The cover of the book is intact and readable, though faded and worn. The original binding along the spine of the book is present, but it has been re-glued. This was apparently a textbook of the time, and you will find quite a few math computations in pencil inside the cover. The pages seem to be clean, for the most part. The book measures 7.25" x 5.5". If you are a Jackson fan or if you collect books, this is for you.
Sgt. Riker Specially priced at $100.00!