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Photographed here with a US quarter for size comparison, this attractive bone knife fork and spoon mess set is reminiscent of Civil War folk art carving of mess <I>left over</I> beef bone. The popular carving of such trinkets offered welcome relief from winter camp boredom while creating mementoes to be mailed home or for trade with mates. Especially well done while offering good evidence of period hand crafting, this little mess grouping will make a nice addition to any Civil War personal item grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Best described here by our photos as to content and condition, suffice it to say that per <I>Soldiers of Florida in the Civil War</I> and the<I>Biographical Rosters of Florida’s Soldiers 1861-1865</I>, William W. Hubbard enlisted at Fernandina, Florida on July 1,1861 and was mustered in as a <U>musician</U> Co. B <B>2nd Florida Infantry</B>. Promoted to <U>Hospital Steward</U> on January 11,1864, he was detailed to Lake City Hospital, Fla. on March 15,1864, Date and method of discharge not given. Further information is available in the September 19,1907 <I>Perth Amboy Evening News</I> obituary for Dr. William Ward Hubbard as the article advises that , <I>’ When the civil war broke out he enlisted in the 2nd Florida Regiment. He was afterward sent to a hospital in Virginia where he served during the remaining three years. After the war he went to medical college in Virginia from which institution he graduated. He also graduated from Bellevue in New York’</I>. The <I>U. S. School Catalogs 1765 1935 - Alumni of Medical Schools - New York University</I> lists William Ward Hubbard simply as <I>’surg. Conf. Army’</I> and lists his residence as Perth Amboy. Clearly a post-Civil War image, this period identified musician then hospital steward 2nd Florida, Confederate veteran is worthy of an appreciative home. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Another treasure from our many years of seeking out such things, (see www.MaineLegacy.com) this exceptionally desirable Mod. 1842 emanated from the remains of Bosworth G. A. R. Post Department of Maine in Portland when the post was unceremoniously dismantled in the 1960s with much of its content scattered hither and yon. This likely early Civil War Confederate issue, Mod. 1842 <U>remains excellent condition</U> with good evidence of period use and carrying while offering crisp wood with pleasing natural age patina on wood and metal with crisp martial markings on both. The lock is mechanically excellent, with most of the internal parts retaining a large majority of their bright, fire-blued finish. The lock plate is marked US H. ASTON MIDDtn CONN 1852. Of special interest to the Confederate collector, the US on the US JPC P barrel marking bears obviously period peening obliteration. Per our internet research ( ChatGPT is a good start.) this particular obliteration method is attributed to pistols taken from the Alabama Mt. Vernon Arsenal. While it's difficult to find documentation on the exact obliteration process used by each of the various Confederate state arsenals, it is well established that many a captured or early war CS state arsenal US Mod. 1842 suffered this indignity by chisel crosshatching or peening. The stock remains in very pleasing condition with sharp edges and offers two crisp script inspection cartouches on the side flat, the final ordnance acceptance stamp W.A.T. in script of William A. Thornton and just forward of that the JCB inspection stamp of Joseph C. Bragg, perhaps familiar to collectors from his inspection of Colt Dragoons. In short, this arm remains in unmolested exceptional condition throughout while offering desirable evidence of light period use and carrying. Representing both the beginning and the end of an era in US military handguns, the Mod.1842 pistol was both the first official percussion ignition pistol to be adopted by the US military and the last of the large bore, single shot, smooth bore pistols to be issued in any quantity. The Model 1842 was .54 caliber with an 8 ½ inch long smooth bore barrel intended to use the same round ball as the US Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle. A general service arm issued to the infantry, cavalry, dragoons, and artillery, like its flintlock predecessors, the Mod. 1842 had a large bulbous capped butt specifically designed to allow the weapon’s use as a club after discharge. Primarily issued from 1845 through 1851 the Mod.1842 saw heavy use in the Mexican / American War with large inventories transferred to state arsenals between 1855 and 1859. This included thousands to southern state arsenals, especially Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 these large Southern state stores of the Mod. 1842 saw issue in these now Confederate states. This piece has been of particular interest to us over the years by virtue of the fact that it emanated from the Portland Bosworth G.A.R. collection particularly known to us as containing many a captured CS treasure. We have always felt that its extra nice condition especially for Confederate use was an indication that the piece was an early Civil War re-capture. Ultimately passed to the Maine GAR Post #2 by a veteran member for inclusion in their collection, the pistol was deassessed to a local historian upon destruction of the Bosworth Hall in the 1960s, then acquired by us to be maintained as part of our personal collection. (see: www.MaineLegacy.com for a sampling ) Now in our 80s it is time to find an appreciative new home. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Remaining on its original 12 by 10 inch photographers mount, this 6 by 4 1/8 inch sepia photo remains in excellent condition with sharp focus and strong contrast. Titled <I>The Armory Abbotsford</I> it depicts the extensive antique firearms and edged weapons collection room in the home of Scottish novelist, poet and historian, Sir Walter Scott. Scott’s extensive collection of arms, armor, weapons and artefacts from Scottish and other histories is worthy of a detailed <I>look see</>. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!

Carved Beef Bone – miniature MESS SET

 

Civil War Confederate Veteran - Dr. Wm. $225.00

  

Especially nice! likely Confederate i $1750.00

  

vintage Sir Walter Scott – ARMS COLLECTI $55.00
Usually found in round birch wood boxes, this is the first and only tinned sheet iron Dr. Chilton's Fever and Ague Cure box we have encountered in our decades of seeking out such relics. Produced by Comstock & Brother and still bearing his period label, this rare tin pocket container remains in excellent original condition while offering desirable evidence of period use and originality. Produced under the company name Comstock and Brother until 1850, Comstock medicines included Indian Vegetable Elixir and Comstock’s Nerve and Bone Liniment among others. All popular mid-19th century cures. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!   <b>THE LAST 30 GAME WINNER IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL HISTORY</b> (1949-) Born in Markham, Illinois. He was a right handed pitcher in MLB from 1963-72, having stints with the Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Oakland Athletics, and Atlanta Braves. His career stats are as follows: 131 wins, 91 losses, 3.39 E.R.A., 1,282 strike outs, 3 time All-Star, American League MVP 1968, 2 time Cy Young Award Winner, 1968-69, 2 time American League Wins Leader, 1968-69, World Series Champ in 1968 with the Detroit Tigers. McLain was the last pitcher to win 30 games in MLB. That occurred in 1968, when his record was 31-6, with a 1.96 E.R.A., 280 strike outs, 336 innings pitched, and 28 complete games. You will never see these kind of statistics in MLB ever again!! Never!! 8 x 10, color photograph, signed in blue sharpie ink, Denny McLain, 31-6, 1968. Cy 68/69. Excellent condition. Wearing his gray flannel Detroit Tigers away game uniform. 31-6 was his win loss record in 1968 which he inscribes next to his record. He then adds his two Cy Young Award years, 1968-1969. In person signing, RC Collectibles, N.J., with COA with tamper proof matching hologram stickers. One is on the COA card, while the 2nd one is at the lower right corner of the photograph   <b>Includes the historical last interview done of John Lennon in the Dakota Building only hours before he was murdered!</b> By Laurie Kaye. Published by Fayetteville Mafia Press, 2023. Soft cover, 230 pages, illustrated. New condition. Her inspiring story culminates in the scoop of the decade, a joyous interview with John and Yoko, ending with the sudden tragedy that shattered her psyche and shook the whole world. Madeline Bocaro, author, In Your Mind;The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono. Laurie Kaye makes it possible for readers to experience ‘being there’ with her rock ’n’ roll confessional. Dave Sholin, former RKO exec/executive producer; current air personality/assistant programmer, KSJJ/KGMX. Rock reporter Laurie Kaye interviewed John Lennon just hours before he was murdered in 1980 outside New York's famous Dakota apartments and even ran into his assassin (whom she refuses to cite by name) on the street outside, and here she recounts the story of that fateful night, the centerpiece of this memoir about the life of a Southern California girl with a troubled childhood who got to live out her dream by interviewing many of the most famous rock stars of the time. Name dropping? Well, they say it ain’t bragging if you really did it and Laurie Kaye has really done it. These stories about so many culturally important people are exciting and illuminating. I read this book with pleasure and amazement. I know that you will dig it, too! Chris Frantz, Drummer/co-founder Talking Heads. On December 8, 1980, twenty-something year old rock journalist Laurie Kaye entered the legendary Dakota apartments on Manhattan’s Upper West Side to co-conduct an interview with her longtime idol, John Lennon. It was the last interview Lennon would ever give—just hours later, outside that same building, Lennon was shot dead by a twenty-five-year-old man (whom Kaye refuses to refer to by name) whom Kaye herself had encountered after finishing the interview and stepping outside onto the street. Kaye has beaten herself up ever since over her failure to recognize that the assassin—who blocked her path and harassed her with questions like "Did you talk to him?" "Did you get his autograph?" posed a danger and should have been reported. Now, as we approach the forty-fifth anniversary of Lennon's death, Kaye reflects how she rose from teen runaway from a dysfunctional family to expatriate studying Balinese dancing in Indonesia to journalist, writer, and producer with credits including RKO Presents The Beatles/The Beatles from Liverpool to Legend, at the tender age of twenty-one, and the Lord of the Rings DVD release, plus interviews with such titans of the music industry as Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Talking Heads, The Ramones, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger, whom she put on hold so that he could listen to her newscast before getting down to business. But it was the day she shared a loveseat with John Lennon and watched him push his iconic granny glasses down the length of his nose and smile at her in agreement that remains indelibly etched in her mind—both the best and worst day of her life. Laurie Kaye began her career in radio at KFRC-AM San Francisco, for years one of the nation’s greatest top 40 stations, where she started as an intern and worked her way up to on-air reporter and anchor. She wrote and co-produced numerous radio rock specials for RKO, including RKO Presents the Beatles (later expanded and re-titled as The Beatles from Liverpool to Legend), and The Top 100 of the 1970’s before moving on to write Dick Clark’s weekly radio countdown show and syndicated newspaper column. Kaye then moved on to television and film as a writer, producer, and casting director, where she still works today, handling both creative content and line producing for docuseries pilots. This book won a Writer’s Digest Award the year it was released, 4th place in the Memoir/Personal Essay category of their annual writing competition! Front cover by Grammy-winning artist and director Mick Haggerty.   Compiled by United Press International and American Heritage Magazine. The Herald News. Published by American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright 1964. There is a color photograph of President John F. Kennedy sitting in the back seat of the presidential limousine with its top down on the front cover. "THE HERALD NEWS" is also boldly printed on the front cover. Hard cover, 11 x 8 1/2. 143 pages. Front cover has some light scattered age toning mostly around the outer edges. Profusely illustrated. Introduction by noted Civil War author and historian Bruce Catton. Fantastic pictures, some full page, walking you through those fateful days of, November 22-25, 1963, when the 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. The book also covers the arrival of the Kennedy's at Love Field, Dallas, Lee Harvey Oswald in police custody, his murder by Jack Ruby, Kennedy's body lying in State in Washington, D.C., and his funeral procession leading to his burial at Arlington National Cemetery. The book is in very fine to excellent condition with strong covers and spine, no tears, and no writing on any of the pages. The book shows normal aging. Extremely desirable local New Jersey issue. Finding this exact version of the book today might be very hard to do since it was sold locally by The Herald News, one of the leading newspapers serving the Lyndhurst area which many of the town's residents read. I am the original owner, purchasing it in 1964. Rare. I still remember those days very vividly. At the time of Kennedy's assassination I was a grammar school student at Roosevelt School in Lyndhurst. It happened on Friday, November 22, 1963. When the word reached our school it was decided out of respect for the president to send all of the students home. I also remember when we got home my parents would not allow us to go out and play so our typical touch football games on 10th Street were cancelled that day. As most of America was glued to our television screens so was the Rosa family. Like most Italian families did on Sunday, my family were all seated around the dining room table settling in to enjoy our typical early Sunday afternoon macaroni meal when much to our surprise and shock we watched stunned as Jack Ruby shot and killed the accused assassin of President Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald, live on national television. At the time Oswald was being transferred by sheriff's deputies in the basement of the Dallas police station.

Dr. Chilton's Fever and Ague Cure Pill B $55.00

  

Autograph, Denny McClain, Detroit Tigers $20.00

  

Confessions of a Rock N' Roll Name Dropp $20.00

  

Four Days The Historical Record of the D $20.00
By Noah Andre Trudeau. Published by Harpers Perennial, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 720 pages, illustrated, brand new still in the original shrink wrap. Mint condition. Noah Andre Trudeau is the author of Gettysburg. He has won the Civil War Round Table of New York's Fletcher Pratt Award and the Jerry Coffey Memorial Prize. A former executive producer at National Public Radio, he lives in Washington, D.C. America's Civil War raged for more than four years, but it is the three days of fighting in the Pennsylvania countryside July 1,2,3, 1863 that continues to fascinate, appall, and inspire new generations with its unparalleled saga of sacrifice and courage. From Chancellorsville, where General Robert E. Lee launched his high-risk campaign into the North, to the Confederates' last daring and ultimately-doomed act, forever known as Pickett's Charge, the battle of Gettysburg gave the Union army a victory that turned back the boldest and perhaps greatest chance for a Southern nation. Now acclaimed historian Noah Andre Trudeau brings the most up-to-date research available to a brilliant, sweeping, and comprehensive history of the battle of Gettysburg that sheds fresh light on virtually every aspect of it. Deftly balancing his own narrative style with revealing firsthand accounts, Trudeau brings this engrossing human tale to life as never before. "Excellent ... Rich in detail ... Remarkably even-handed ... (Trudeau) imbues the narrative with a sense of immediacy, without sacrificing his view of the big picture." - CNN "Noah Andre Trudeau has crafted a narrative history that takes the full measure of the Gettysburg campaign’s baffling complexity. He probes the doubts and fears of its participants, Union and Confederate alike, and vividly recounts the experiences of beleaguered civilians caught in the crossfire. . . . A splendid book." - Philadelphia Inquirer. America's Civil War raged for more than four years, but it is the three days of fighting in the Pennsylvania countryside in July 1863 that continues to fascinate, appall, and inspire new generations with its unparalleled saga of sacrifice and courage. From Chancellorsville, where General Robert E. Lee launched his high-risk campaign into the North, to the Confederates' last daring and ultimately-doomed act, forever known as Pickett's Charge, the battle of Gettysburg gave the Union army a victory that turned back the boldest and perhaps greatest chance for a Southern nation. Now acclaimed historian Noah Andre Trudeau brings the most up-to-date research available to a brilliant, sweeping, and comprehensive history of the battle of Gettysburg that sheds fresh light on virtually every aspect of it. Deftly balancing his own narrative style with revealing firsthand accounts, Trudeau brings this engrossing human tale to life as never before.  Measuring approximately 58 inches from shoulder to bottom hem, this wonderful old duster will best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal. This light weight polished cotton cloak is a desirable, seldom surviving example of the so called <I> duster </I> protective travel covering. With use from as early as about 1812 through the mid-19th century, the duster, referred to as a <I>carrack</I> or <I>garrack</I> in its earliest form, was most frequently worn by better dressed coachmen and horsemen with use by typically higher ranking military officers as protection from travel dust and road dirt. This example will date to the Civil War and unlike more commonly utilized heavier examples was fabricated of light weight polished cotton fabric indicative to use in warmer climate. It remains in most pleasing condition with desirable evidence of age and originality, period construction and use while remailing in pleasing original condition. No seam splits, tears or other issues beyond age and period use. While not standard military issue, variations of the duster coat are well documented in portraits and period illustrations. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!   Authentic, original woodcut engraving with a very detailed scene of slaves celebrating in the Beaufort, South Carolina parlor of their master, Senator Robert W. Barnwell. This illustration was published in 1862 in Harper's Weekly, New York. Caption: Scene In The Parlor Of Mr. Barnwell's House At Beaufort, South Carolina. Note the "Dixie's Land" sheet music on the piano is upside down. Sketched By Our Special Artist. Although this particular engraving is undated, it definitely appeared on the front page of the January 18, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly as per my research. 9 3/4 x 6 1/2. Excellent condition. <u>Senator Robert W. Barnwell</u>: (1801-82) Born in Beaufort, South Carolina. A delegate to the Confederate secession convention, he caste a deciding vote for Jefferson Davis to be the President of the C.S.A. He served in the Confederate States Senate from 1861-1865, playing a crucial role in secession, and the formation of the Confederacy, while his cousin Robert Barnwell Rhett (1800-1876), also from Beaufort, and a fervent secessionist, was a key figure in the Confederacy as well, serving in the Provisional Confederate Congress. This steel plate engraving as stated above was printed in Harper's Weekly. Oftentimes when I buy a large collection of Civil War illustrated newspapers many of them are damaged and can not be sold as complete issues. What is common is to sell individual engravings separately, which are very popular, as you are purchasing a genuine piece of Civil War history and they are an inexpensive way to put together a nice collection of war time illustrations that were drawn by some of the best artist in the country during that period. Since action photography had not been perfected at this time, these illustrators brought the next best thing into the parlors of Civil War families.  Not a big deal but worthy of preservation and an appreciative home, this post war briar tobacco pipe sports a <B>2nd Army Corps</B> device on it’s mouthpiece. With good evidence of period smoking while remaining in pleasing condition, this vintage pipe will display well in any Civil War veteran grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!

Gettysburg; A Testing of Courage $20.00

  

rarely surviving! earlier through mid-1 $295.00

  

Slaves Partying In Senator Barnwell's Ho $15.00

  

Post Civil War 2nd CORPS veteran – TOBAC $55.00
Best described by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, this cutlery griped belt knife will be familiar to Civil War enthusiast as the flashy style weapon embellished the waist belt of many a soldier’s portrait tintype or cdv. This example measures 9 3/4 inches in total with a 5 7/8 inch blade. Remaining in pleasing original condition, the blade is faint but discernably marked <I>J & HR Hounam, Sheffield</I> who produced high-quality pen, pocket, farriers' and fixed blade knives. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Acquired several years ago now when we were fortunate enough to purchase a number of items brought home by a late <B>W. Stokes Kirk</B> clerk when the old Philadelphia based military surplus dealer closed up shop in 1976, this attractive old Cavalry officer sash is best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal. Suffice it to say it remains in excellent condition in all respects while offering good evidence of age and originality. Clearly a product of the mid to later 1800s with the advantage of having emanated from the New York inventory of one of the pioneer dealers in government military surplus, this colorful old dress sash will go especially well in any quality military grouping. Founded in 1874, W. Stokes Kirk, like Bannerman in New York, purchased large quantities of still available Civil War surplus at government auction. Seems like an impossibility now but we can remember the two offering original Civil War material as late as the 1950s. We will include our letter with the sash as preservation of its W. Stokes Kirk origin. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Shown with a quarter for size comparison and best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, this M. A. BROOKS butterfly marking stencil and will make a pleasing addition to any mid-19th century sewing collection. It will display especially well in a quality Civil War seamstress grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!   A rare offering from our decades of collecting Manie images, this early Civil War 6th plate tintype of brothers <B>Charles R.</B> & <B>George M. Delano</B> emanated from a small group of Maine Averall family tintypes. As to provenance, each photo in the group bore an early 1900’s gummed label identification authored by Ira Dunn Averill (1871-1933) the son of Benjamin Dunn Averill and William S. Averill both of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery. (see our items: 63521 & 63523 ) While specifically how the Delano brothers image was maintained in the Averill family group will require some additional research, we did find that Averill family member Frank W. Averill served in the 1st Maine Cavalry with the Delano brothers. Charles and George Delano of Turner, Maine entered Civil War service together when they were mustered in on October 31,1861 as Privates of Co. G <B>1st Maine Cavalry</B>. Charles Delano would be killed in action with the circumstances of his death and burial recounted in detail on pages 258 & 259 of Tobie’s, <I>History of the First Maine Cavalry, 1861–1865</I>. available in full at Archive.org . (<U>For a full article and more formal later Civil War image of Charles Delano</U>, Google: <B>The Death and Burial of Private Charles R. Delano of the 1st Maine Cavalry – Iron Brigader</B> Our letter attesting to the above will be included with the tintype. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!

19th century Sheffield - cutlery handle $195.00

  

W. Stokes Kirk inventory – patriotic In

 

Civil War vintage seamstress STENCIL

 

1st Maine Cavalry Delano Brothers – 6th $425.00
Authentic, original woodcut engraving, that was published in Harper's Weekly, New York. Caption: Feeding The Negro Children Under Charge of the Military Authorities at Hilton Head, S.C. Although this particular illustration is undated, it was definitely published in the June 14, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly which is easily backed up by internet research. 10 1/2 x 7 1/2. Very fine condition. This is an authentic 1862 steel engraving that was originally found in the famous Harper's Weekly Illustrated newspaper published in New York. When I buy large lots of these Harper's it is inevitable that several of the issues are incomplete, torn, stained, etc. They can not be sold as complete issues because of the major damage to them. So it has long been a tradition to salvage as many of the individual engravings as possible and sell them on their own. If you attend the Civil War shows you will always see an art dealer have these Harper's engravings framed. There are many important historical scenes that can be very expensive, especially complete front covers, and they make wonderful displays. These smaller ones are perfect for the beginning collector. You can put them with a letter, document, autograph, or even make your own display or collection by putting them together with similar themed engravings, dates, places, etc. This is an inexpensive way to have an authentic, original piece of 1862 Civil War history.   <b>Smokin' Joe Frazier Signed Business Card World Heavyweight Boxing Champ 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Frazier Lot Including His Signed Business Card</b> "Smokin" Joe" Frazier, well known by his nickname, was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on January 12, 1944. He died at age 67 on November 7, 2011, at Philadelphia, Pa., and is interred at Ivy Hill Cemetery. He won the gold medal in the heavyweight boxing division at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Frazier turned pro in 1965, with his trainer Yancey "Yank" Durham at his side. Known for his strength, durability, and formidable left hand, and the relentless pressure fighting style he put on his opponents. In 1971, Frazier became the first boxer to ever defeat Ali, with a unanimous decision in the highly anticipated "Fight of the Century." at Madison Square Garden, and he was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973. Two years later, he lost his title to George Foreman. Frazier's last world-title challenge came in 1975, when he was beaten by Ali in a brutal rubber match, known as the "Thrilla in Manila." He retired in 1976 after a second loss to Foreman but made a comeback in 1981, before retiring for good with a record of 32 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. 27 of Frazier's 32 wins were by knockout. The International Boxing Research Organization rates Frazier to be one of the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. Ring magazine named him "Fighter of the Year" in 1967, 1970, and 1971, and the Boxing Writers Association of America named him Fighter of the Year in 1969, 1971, and 1975. Ring magazine ranked him the eighth greatest heavyweight of all time. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame, having been a part of the inaugural induction class of 1990. His style was often compared with that of Henry Armstrong and occasionally Rocky Marciano and was dependent on bobbing, weaving, and relentless pressure to wear down his opponents. His best-known punch was a powerful left hook, which accounted for most of his knockouts. In his career, he lost to only two fighters, both former Olympic and world heavyweight champions: twice to Muhammad Ali, and twice to George Foreman. Frazier was diagnosed with liver cancer in late September 2011. By November 2011, he was under hospice care in Philadelphia, where he died on November 7th at the age of 67. Upon hearing of Frazier's death, Muhammad Ali said, "The world has lost a great champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration." <u>Joe Frazier Lot Including His Autograph</u>: Includes a 3 1/2 x 2 1/4, imprinted business card. Imprinted on the front of the card is their telephone number at the upper left, 215-221-0444. Below that at the center is, ' SMOKIN' JOE FRAZIER & SON'S LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC. 2917 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19132. Prestigious service available for weddings and other occasions when luxury is a must. Rolls Royce Phantom V Limousine and Cadillac's Available. The card is very nicely signed on the reverse in blue ball point pen, Joe Frazier. Also included are a pair of 1983 Olympic related boxing trading cards featuring a beautiful black and white photo of Frazier with raised fist on the front of the cards and descriptive text on the reverse. The grouping also comes with a limited edition color art card done by Edward Vela featuring Muhammed Ali, and Joe Frazier boxing in the ring. This is card 10 of only 50 made, and is signed by Edward Villa in blue ink on the reverse.   Imprinted fractional note, with vignette of South Carolina State Seal, the palmetto tree, at the center. The Bank of the State of South Carolina 10, 10, Will Pay Bearer On Demand "In Current Funds." Ten Cents over print in blue. Feb. 1, 1863. Signed in ink at the bottom. Ten, Issued under Act Feb., 1863, is printed in red on the reverse. There is a small area of paper loss at the first letter of the signature which was caused by ink burn. Overall a very nice war date example of a Southern States bank note.  An outstanding decorator, this seldom offered all original and heavily ivory decorated musket will be best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal. This late 1700’s / early 1800s <I>Jefferdar,</I> Balkan shoulder arm is fitted with a 51 ½ inch, 56 caliber smooth bore barrel and measures a full 65 inches in total length. An early form of the flintlock, which became popular throughout the Ottoman Empire, such elaborately decorated, examples are thought to have been made specifically for the Ottoman Imperial Guard or as high-status arms rather than as military use muskets. (Examples of ivory-inlaid Ottoman guns are included in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.) This offering remains in pleasing, un-molested, original condition with good evidence fine but period crude artisan work of the time and place. Due to age and the potential of damage we have not removed the miquelet lock for inspection and while all indications are that it is complete, pulling cock to firing position offers resistance such that we have not done so as a precaution. The frizzen is freely operating and there are no indications that the lock has removed in modern times. Most surprisingly for its age, this highly decorated piece retains <U>all</U> of its elaborate ivory and silver wire inlay. A rare and impressive <I>’wall hanger’</I>, this piece will display well in any number of settings. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! <B>Antique Ivory</B> notation: The purchaser agrees that while we believe this offering and its components to be antique in origin (see: Federal Exemption for Antique Ivory under U.S. Law 50 C.F.R. § 17.40) The Seller has made no claim regarding the item’s compliance with state, or international wildlife laws beyond this belief.

Engraving, Feeding The Negro Children at $10.00

  

Autograph, Joe Frazier, Heavyweight Boxi $100.00

  

1863 State of South Carolina 10 Cents No $20.00

  

late 18th early 19 century Ivory mounted $795.00
<b>Wife of Elvis Presley LIMITED EDITION 17/25</b> Born on May 25, 1945, at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital, in Brooklyn, New York. Her biggest claim to fame of course was being the first and only wife of the iconic singer and actor, Elvis Presley. Her biological father, James F. Wagner, from Cherrytree Township, Pennsylvania, married Priscilla's mother, Anna Iverson, on August 10, 1944. Wagner was a United States Naval pilot and was killed in a plane crash on November 3, 1945, when Priscilla was just 6 months old. In 1948, her mother Anna remarried U.S. Air Force Major, Paul Beaulieu, a native of Quebec, Canada. Priscilla officially changed her last name to Beaulieu, on April 17, 1950, when she was five years old. Due to Major Beaulieu's army career, her family moved around a lot so she lived at many different army bases. He was reassigned to Weisbaden, West Germany in 1959. Later that year, Priscilla was hanging around the rec center on the base looking rather bored and lonesome missing her friends in Texas where her stepfather was last stationed before the move to West Germany. It was here that she met Currie Grant, a U.S. Air Force officer who knew Elvis, and was stationed on the same base. Obviously trying to attract Priscilla's attention, Grant asked Priscilla if she knew who Elvis Presley was. Priscilla responded, of course, what teenage kid doesn't know who Elvis is. Currie then told Priscilla he knew Elvis, and invited her to a party Elvis was having at his rented home, in Bad Nauheim, near the base. At first Priscilla didn't believe Grant, and than said she would have to get permission from her parents who reluctantly agreed with a strict curfew. At the time of their first meeting, on September 13, 1959, Priscilla was only 14 years old, while Elvis was 24. According to their story Elvis was very lonely and missing home, and more than anything his beloved mother, Gladys, who Elvis worshiped, and had very recently died that left the grieving Elvis with a broken heart. Elvis found Priscilla mature for her age, and felt comfortable talking to her with stories about his mom, his birth place in Tupelo, Miss., growing up poor in the South, and of Memphis where he now had Graceland. Elvis left West Germany on March 2, 1960, upon his discharge from military service. Priscilla and Elvis talked on the phone sporadically over the next 2 years, but she was convinced she would never see him again. Then in February 1962, Elvis invited Priscilla to visit him in Los Angeles. After much pleading with her parents they allowed her to go, but only after Elvis agree to a long laundry list of guide lines. Her second visit to see Elvis was at Christmas of 1962 at Graceland. Again a bevy of rules were set down which Elvis readily agreed to obey. In March of 1963, 2 months before her 18th birthday, Elvis invited Priscilla to relocate to Memphis, but before she was allowed to make this very bold move to Memphis, as part of an agreement, Major Beaulieu supposedly got certain assurances from Elvis, one being that Elvis would eventually marry Priscilla. Shortly before Christmas of 1966, the Colonel, and RCA Records were pressuring Elvis to marry her or risk violating the morals' clause in his contract. So just before Christmas Elvis proposed to her. The couple got married in a very private ceremony in the suite of the owner of the Aladdin Hotel, in Las Vegas, on May 1, 1967. The ceremony, arranged by Colonel Parker for publicity, lasted only eight minutes, and was followed by a press conference, and a $10,000 breakfast reception attended by representatives from MGM, RCA, and the William Morris Agency. The wedding caused a lot of tension with several of Elvis's closest friends, including Red West, who was excluded from the ceremony. Although Parker bore most of the blame, the resentment lingered for years. Elvis and Priscilla's only child, Lisa Marie Presley, was born exactly 9 months later on February 1, 1968. The famous couple separated on February 24, 1972, filed for a divorce on Elvis's 38th birthday, January 8, 1973, and it was finalized on October 9, 1973. They agreed to share joint custody of Lisa Marie who happened to be staying with her father at Graceland as a 9 year old little girl on August 16, 1977 when her father died. Elvis and Priscilla were married from 1967 to 1973. After their divorce Priscilla was active in several different business ventures, including a clothing boutique, her own line of perfumes, a worldwide line of bed linens called the Priscilla Presley Collection, and was active in charity work, and much more. She also appeared in many television shows, and movie films. Her most famous television role was that of Jenna Wade in the prime time hit series Dallas. After 5 seasons and 143 episodes Priscilla left the show. In 1988, she starred opposite Leslie Nielson in the hit comedy film, "Naked Gun." She would go on to act in the next two movies in the series: The Naked Gun 2 1/2, The Smell of Fear (1991), and Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994). All three films performed solidly at the box office. She also appeared in many other films, TV shows and specials. Priscilla Presley later co-founded and chaired Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE), which oversaw the public opening of Graceland as a museum. <u>Limited Edition Signature Card With Inscription</u>: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, Leaf collectors card. Published by Leaf Trading Cards, Printed in the USA, 2012. This is card 17 of 25. Color photo of Priscilla at top center of the card. Priscilla Presley, Inscriptions. Written in blue sharpie pen is the following beautiful handwritten inscription and signature: "I have spent many years at Graceland and have a lot of great memories. Priscilla Presley." Authentic Signature/Inscription. On the reverse of the card is printed I-PP2. Inscriptions. You have received an autographed and inscribed insert card from Leaf Trading Cards. This card bears the authentic autograph and inscription of: PRISCILLA PRESLEY. Leaf guarantees that the autograph and inscription on this card are authentic. We hope you enjoy this piece of history. Leaf Pop Century. Very desirable card, with inscription related to the home of Elvis Presley, in Memphis, Tennessee, the iconic GRACELAND. Near mint/mint condition. RARE.  This 184 page 1950 edition of The Peacemaker & Its Rivals by John Parsons offers the story of development and use of the renowned single action Colt cartridge revolver. The first cartridge revolver adopted by the US Army and a favorite of frontiersmen and cowboys. The Peacemaker as it was originally called in the trade, had many rivals as described but was the leader among weapons of its kind. Author John E. Parsons, an expert firearms historian, extensively researches the single action Colt offering readers a rare and remarkably insightful account of the evolution, use and accuracy of the gun. Full of facts and easily readable, the cover shows light use with an as new interior. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  This pair of rarely surviving 18th century spectacles remain in excellent all original condition with all the telltale design and construction features knowledgeable collectors appreciate. As seen in the Colonial Williamsburg collection, this pair of eyeglasses are nicely crafted of brass with <U>double-hinged</U> temple pieces. <U>round</U> rims, <U>'C' bridge</U> and <U>large circle</U> ribbon receptacles. Retaining their <U>original</U> hand crafted sheet iron case with classic period jacquard coverlet style lining, this desirable pair is offered just as acquired years ago from decades of Maine attic storage. An especially desirable find for the vintage eye ware collector as well as the early American enthusiast. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal, this ultra scarce regulation Mounted Riflemen insignia remains in fine, all <U> original</U> condition with an attractive natural age patina that comes to such die struck brass insignia with decades of age. The standing trumpet was used by a single regiment of Mounted Riflemen in the years before the Civil War and into the War's early years. Prescribed by regulation for use by enlisted Mounted Riflemen with the broad brimmed pattern of 1858 <I>Jeff Davis</I> hat, the distinctive insignia saw continued use into the Civil War. Though the Mounted Rifles ceased to exist after August, 1861 numerous volunteer regiments who called themselves <I>rifles</I> in some form adorned their headgear with the standing trumpet insignia. With just one regiment of Mounted Riflemen ever officially in service, this is a very difficult piece of <I>regulation</I> insignia to find in this condition. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!

Autograph, Priscilla Presley $495.00

  

The [ COLT ] Peacemaker & Its Rivals by $35.00

  

Revolutionary War era SPECTACALS & Origi $265.00

  

Original! U. S. Mounted Rifleman's – P $250.00
Published now as a Union newspaper after the fall of Richmond, this the first newspaper in the city to be operational again dates just four weeks after the assassination of Lincoln. With lengthy article containing a letter from ex Confederate diplomat James M. Mason (see <I>Trent Affair</I>) to, the London Times <I>’denying that the assignation of the President was planned by the Confederate leaders’</I>. With the expected military content to include an interesting directory of Union Army leaders in residence, this early post-Civil War of the Richmond Whig reflects the reality of a city and state struggling to regain it footing. With an abundance of business and service advertisements and entitled articles such as <I>Southern Integrity – Consequences of Abolition</I> and <I>Virginia Reinstated</I> this relic of the early post-Civil War reconstruction offers considerable insight. A letter from Gen. Sherman regarding a request to gather war <I>’trophies, curiosities, relics and autographs</I> for the Sanitary Commission will be of particular interest to collector /historians. The paper is complete in four 19 X 24 inch pages on a single sheet and remains in pleasing condition with period ware at the center fold. It is solid demonstrating good age with no tears or repairs. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   <b>United States Congressman and Senator United States Secretary of State Governor of Massachusetts He gave the keynote speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863</b> (1794-1865) Famous orator and statesman. He made many famous speeches for the Union cause, the best known being his 2 hour oration preceding President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. During his very distinguished career he served as U.S. Congressman, Governor of Massachusetts, Minister to Great Britain, President of Harvard University, U.S. Secretary of State, and U.S. Senator. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Seated view pose of Mr. Everett with one arm resting on the top of a table at his side. Studio column visible in the background. Back mark: Cartes De Visite, By Silsbee, Case & Co., Photographic Artist, 299 1/2 Washington Street, Boston. Light age toning and wear. Very fine and desirable image of this famous American statesman.   <b>Colonel of the 14th United States Colored Infantry Regiment who he gallantly lead in the Civil War battles of Decatur, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee Commanded African-American troops, the "Buffalo Soldiers" in the U.S. Army in the 1860's and 1870's Was present as an aide at the death of assassinated President James A. Garfield He was promoted to Lieutenant General, in 1906, making him the senior ranking officer on active duty in the United States Army</b> (1842-1909) He was born in Monroe Township, Clermont County, Ohio, and was educated at the Clermont Academy. Corbin was teaching school, and studying law when the Civil War commenced, and he volunteered to fight as a second lieutenant in the 83rd Ohio Infantry in July 1862. He transferred to the 79th Ohio Infantry the next month, and in November 1863, he was commissioned a major in the 14th United States Colored Infantry. He eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and colonel commanding this negro regiment, that bravely fought under his leadership in the battles of Decatur, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee. Corbin was promoted to rank of brevet brigadier general, on March 13, 1865, having been cited by his superiors for gallantry at Decatur and Nashville. He was mustered out of the volunteer service of the U.S. Army in March 1866. In May 1866, he was commissioned second lieutenant in the 17th Infantry Regiment of the Regular U.S. Army. He was later promoted to captain in the 38th U.S. Infantry Regiment, a <i>"Buffalo Soldier</i>" regiment (negro troops), in July 1866. The 38th Infantry was later consolidated with the 41st U.S. Infantry Regiment to form the 24th U.S. Infantry Regiment in November 1869, with all of the enlisted soldiers being black. Corbin was appointed to the official staff of President Rutherford B. Hayes, serving at the White House from 1877-81. He was attending Hayes' successor, President James A. Garfield, when Garfield was shot in 1881, and was present at his death in Elberon, New Jersey. He was commissioned a major in the Adjutant General's Department in June 1880, serving in the Department of the South, and the Department of the Missouri. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel, U.S. Army, in June 1889, serving in the Department of Arizona, the Adjutant General's Office in Washington, and the Department of the East. In May 1896, he returned to the Adjutant General's Department in Washington and was promoted to colonel. He was elevated to Adjutant General of the United States Army with the rank of brigadier general in February 1898, and was promoted to major general in June 1900. He took command of the newly created Division of the Atlantic in January 1904, then was given command of the Division of the Philippines in November 1904. He took command of the Northern Division in February 1906, and was promoted to lieutenant general in April 1906, making him the senior ranking officer on active duty in the entire U.S. Army. He retired from active duty in September 1906, and continued to live in Washington, D.C. Corbin died on September 8, 1909, at Roosevelt Hospital, in New York City, and is buried in Section 2, of Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia. <u>Autograph Note Signed With Rank, Place & Date</u>: 6 1/2 x 3 1/4, in ink, "With all good wishes, Very Truly, H.C. Corbin, Maj. Genl., U.S. Army, Governor's Island, May 26, 1904." Light fold wear. Very fine and desirable item. <u>WBTS Trivia</u>: Governors Island is a 172-acre island in New York Harbor that is located approximately 800 yards south of Manhattan Island, and is separated from Brooklyn to the east by the 400 yard-wide Buttermilk Channel. The National Park Service administers a small portion of the north end of the island as the Governors Island National Monument, including two former military fortifications named Fort Jay and Castle Williams.   <b>Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois</b> Stereoscopic, cabinet size photographs of the National President Abraham Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Illinois. This is a close up view of the military figures that flank President Lincoln, and it is titled, "Artillery Group." There is a detailed description on the reverse of the card explaining the artillery group depicted on this monument. Photographed by J.A.W. Pittman, for J.C. Power. Also includes the names of the Executive Committee, with the date April 18, 1882, and more. Imprint on the front mount, Entered by John Carroll Power, in 1883, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. Located in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, this is the final resting place of our 16th President Abraham Lincoln, and his family; his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and 3 of their sons, Edward, William & Thomas (known as Tad). Their eldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln, is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The image is a little light and shows some light age toning and wear. 7 x 4 1/4.

Saturday May 13, 1865 RICHMOND DAILY WHIG $125.00

  

CDV, Statesman Edward Everett $50.00

  

Autograph, General Henry C. Corbin $65.00

  

National President Abraham Lincoln Monum $15.00
<b>Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Negro Slave</b> 1863 dated print, January 24, 1863, 16th President of the United States, President Abraham Lincoln, Confederate President Jefferson Davis, at far left, and a negro slave in the center titled "SCENE FROM THE AMERICAN "TEMPEST." Imprint below the title, Caliban (Sambo) "YOU BEAT HIM 'NOUGH MASSA! BERRY LITTLE TIME, I'LL BEAT HIM TOO."-Shakespeare. (Nigger Translation). This engraving appeared in the January 24, 1863 issue of Punch Magazine, and depicts President Lincoln wearing a uniform with kepi with plume on it, striped pants, high boots, and holding a sword. Confederate President Davis, also in uniform, with a slouch hat with feather and a sword attached to his belt stands at the left with his arms folded and looking rather perplexed. At the center is a jubilant slave holding a copy of President Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" hand in hand with President Lincoln. Imprint at the top, Punch, or The London Charivari-January 24, 1863. 10 3/4 x 8 1/4. Scarce Civil War date Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and negro slave print. Excellent condition. WBTS Trivia: This classic Civil War print appeared in Punch Magazine not long after Lincoln issued his "Emancipation Proclamation" on January 1, 1863. The jubilant slave holds the proclamation with Lincoln while showing eagerness to fight his former master Confederate President Jeff Davis, and indeed the black soldiers fought with great heroism and gallantry during the Civil War! Some 180,000 freed African Americans joined the Federal Army and became a critical element in helping the Union Army to victory!   7 1/2 x 3, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Head-Quarters of H.S. Greenleaf Post No. 20, G.A.R. Colraine, Apl. 17th, 1876 To J.W. Rugg, Quarter Master: Pay to the order of Scott Brothers, Seven & 33/100 Dollars, for Rent Quarter ending Mch. 31/76 H.A. Howard, Commander George H. Carpenter, Adjutant E.W. Scott Very fine. H.A. Howard, was a 20 year old farmer, from Shelburne, Mass., when he enlisted as a sergeant, on August 27, 1862, and was mustered into Co. B, 52nd Massachusetts Infantry. He was mustered out of this regiment on August 14, 1863; and mustered into the 2nd Massachusetts Light Artillery; he transferred into the 6th Massachusetts Light Artillery, on December 23, 1864; and mustered out of service on June 19, 1865. George H. Carpenter, was a 19 year old printer, from Pittsfield, Mass., when he enlisted as a musician, on July 17, 1862, and was mustered into the 34th Massachusetts Infantry. He was mustered out of service on June 16, 1865. Justin W. Rugg, born in 1834, at Colraine, Mass., was a 28 year old farmer, when he enlisted on September 1, 1862, as a private, and was mustered into Co. B, 52nd Massachusetts Infantry. He was mustered out of the Union army on August 14, 1863, at Camp Miller, Greenfield, Mass. After the war he was a member of the General John Sedgwick, Post #17, at Orange, Mass.   <b>Who was captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi and exchanged as a Prisoner of War</b> 8 x 5 1/4, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Headquarters District of the Gulf, Mobile, [Alabama], Febry. 3d, 1865 Special Orders No. 34 Capt. Jas. A. Wiggs, 1st Tenn. Arty. being exchanged will report to Brig. Gen. B.M. Thomas for assignment to duty. By Command of Major General Dabney H. Maury D.W. Flowerree A.A. General [to] Capt. J.A. Wiggs Meridian, Miss. Light age toning and fold wear. Desirable Confederate document for a prominent officer. D.W. Flowerree, who signed this document, served on the staff of General Dabney H. Maury, 1862-65, with rank of captain and major respectively. James A. Wiggs, the recipient of these orders, was born on May 17, 1837, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Shortly after the Civil War broke out, he enlisted on May 15, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into the 4th Tennessee Infantry. Governor Isham G. Harris soon promoted him to the position of Assistant Quartermaster General of Tennessee, on June 21, 1861. Afterwards he served the Confederacy in various positions including, Chief of Ordnance, on the staff of General Stephen D. Lee; Chief of Artillery, on the staff of General Francis A Shoup; he surrendered with the garrison at Vicksburg, on July 4, 1863; was captain in the 1st Tennessee Artillery; Chief of Staff, of General Bryan M. Thomas; Chief of Artillery, on the staff of General Marcus J. Wright, in the District of North Mississippi and West Tennessee; and he surrendered with the forces of Lieutenant General Richard Taylor, to Union General E.R.S. Canby, and was paroled at Jackson, Miss., on May 12, 1865. He died at Starkville, Miss., on January 27, 1911, and was buried in Vicksburg. His obituary, and photo can be found in the Confederate Veteran issue of February 1913, where he was described as having a "brilliant record for service and bravery during the four year's struggle."   <b>Member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Member of the Major League Baseball All Century Team 9 Time National League All Star 2 Time National League Cy Young Award Winner</b> (1935-2020) Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on November 9, 1935, he died in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 2, 2020. He played his entire MLB career for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1975. <u>Career Stats</u>: 251 wins, 174 losses. 3,117 strike outs. 2.91 earned run average. 255 complete games. 56 shutouts. no hitter on August 14, 1971 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, at Three Rivers Stadium, in Pittsburgh. <u>Career Highlights</u>: Gibson was a two-time World Series Champion, in 1964 beating the New York Yankees, and in 1967 beating the Boston Red Sox, and winning the World Series MVP in both years. He was the MVP of the National League in 1968. Led the National League in strikeouts in 1968 with 268. Was the 1968 MLB ERA Leader, 1.12. Led the National League in wins in 1970 with 23. He earned 9 Gold Glove Awards, 1965-73. 9 time National League All Star. 2 time National League Cy Young Award Winner. His uniform #45 was retired by the St. Louis Cardinals and he is also a member of the Cardinals Hall of Fame. As a hitter, he had a lifetime batting average of .206 with 24 home runs and 144 runs batted in. Gibson is considered one of the greatest pitchers in World Series baseball history. Across three World Series and nine games started, he had a record of 7–2 with a 1.89 ERA and 92 strikeouts. In 1964, he set a World Series record for most strikeouts in a seven-game World Series with 31, a record he broke in 1968 when he recorded 35, including a record 17 strikeouts in Game 1 vs the Detroit Tigers. Elected on the 1st ballot to the MLB Hall of Fame in 1981. After his playing career, Bob Gibson served stints as a coach with the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, all managed by his former teammate, and fellow MLB Hall of Famer, Joe Torre. <u>Autographed Book</u>: "From Ghetto To Glory; The Story of Bob Gibson," by Bob Gibson with Phil Pepe. Hard cover with dust jacket. 202 pages, illustrated. Published by Prentice-Hall International Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1968. Library of Congress Catalog Number: 68-30699. Autographed in a large and bold ball point pen signature on the title page, "Bob Gibson." Has a JSA, James Spence Authentication numbered sticker below the autograph. Comes with JSA Certificate of Authentication card, with matching numbers to the sticker affixed to the title page. The book and dust jacket are in excellent condition with strong binding, and no rips or tears. A former owner of the book has written his name in ball point ink in blank areas at the top of a few pages. None of his signatures touch upon any of the content. A very desirable autographed book written by one of the greatest pitchers, and fiercest competitors to ever play Major League Baseball, and a member of the MLB Hall of Fame, and the prestigious All Century Team!

1863 Scene From The American Tempest, $95.00

  

G. A. R. Voucher Signed by Massachusetts C $16.00

  

Special Orders for Captain 1st Tennessee $100.00

  

Autographed Book, Bob Gibson; From Ghett

H 6in. X D 10in. Price per each.  H 30in. x D 14in.  H 84in. x D 18in.  Best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal, this scarce early issue Union Veterans Union membership medal sports the UVU regulation crossed swords suspension bar with a variant US flag ribbon from which is suspended the bronze medal with a naval anchor, the cannon of the artillery, and crossed rifles of infantry. The Union Veterans Union was formed in 1886 by Civil War veterans who believed in service improvements were needed over the much larger G.A.R. Forming a number of chapters the UVU fostered the Sons of Union Veterans as an auxiliary. Included with this Union Veterans Union medal is a period membership medal of that group. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

H 6in. X D 10in.

Price per each. $750.00

  

H 30in. x D 14in. $1400.00

  

H 84in. x D 18in. $850.00

  

early issue - Civil War Union Veterans $125.00
Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, suffice it to say this touching <I>Take This Letter to My Mother</I> memorial sonnet is easily read and remains in pleasing period condition with no tears or repairs. The rhyme was penned by <U>Cpt. Enoch G. Adams</U> who was a 23 year old graduate of Yale and teacher when he enlisted on 6/1/1861 as a Private of Co. D of the soon to be hard fought <B>2nd New Hampshire Infantry</B>. Promoted to Sargent 10/1/1861, wounded at the Battle of Williamsburg on 5/51862, then commissioned 2nd Lieut 8/10/1862. Discharged for promotion on 5/6/1864 when he was promoted Captain of the <B>1st Regt. U. S. Volunteers</B> Capt. Adams was <U>in command of the 1st USV for 4 months in which as senior Capt. and acting Colonel.</U> After the War he lived for a time in National Military Home, KY. He died in Berwick, Maine in 1901. The sonnet reads as follows: <CENTER> <B>Verse #1</B> Take this letter to my Mother Far across the deep blue Sea It will fill her heart with pleasure She'll be glad to hear from me How she wept when last we parted How her heart was filled with pain When we said (good by) god bless you We may never meet again <I>Chorus</I> Far across the deep blue sea It will fill her heart with pleasure She'll be glad to hear from me <B>Verse #2</B> Take this letter to my mother It will fill her heart with joy /tell her that her prayers are answered God protects her darling boys Tell her to be glad and cheerful Pray for me where "ere I roam And ere long I;ll turn my footsteps Back towards my dear old home <I>Chorus</I> <B>Verse #3</B> Take this letter to my Mother It is fill with words of love If on earth I'll never meet her Tell her that we'll meet above Where there is no hour of parting All is peace and love and joy. God will bless my dear old Mother And protect her darling boy. <I>Chorus</I> </CENTER> <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, suffice it to say this Lincoln mourning cockade remains in pleasing original condition with good evidence of period originality. Set off with a period Lincoln button and even retaining its <I>japanned</I> fastening pin this Lincoln cockade will make a desirable addition to any quality period grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!   <b>Lieutenant of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry</b> 3 pages, 7 3/4 x 10, in ink. Bridesburg, [PA.], March 30th, 1863 Lieut. Calvin S. Hartley, Comp. "K" 28th Regt. P.V. Dear Sir, The undersigned residents and citizens of Bridesburg (PA.) desiring to testify in a substantial manner their appreciation of your conduct as a soldier and their pleasure at your advancement as an officer have procured for you the accompanying sword belt and sash of which we beg your acceptance as in earnest of our good feeling and our wishes that your success in [the] future may be as heretofore the reward of merit. In times like these our country needs the help of every devoted loyal heart either in word or action or both, those who by the concurrence of circumstances are prevented from joining you in the field should do what they can to sustain the hands of the government and of the soldiers who have gone to fight our battles, and in doing these things much can be, much must be done at home. It is with the feeling that such is our duty and as one manifestation of our desire to support and encourage our gallant soldiers that we present you this slight mark of our esteem. Deem it not unworthy of your acceptance, believe us, your friends are constantly looking for news of your actions and hail with delight every new success. Keep this sword as a momento of us and let your heart & hand be strong to fight the battles of the right against wrong, and our prayers for your success as well as our good wishes shall be ever with you. Below this beautiful tribute to Lieutenant Calvin S. Hartley are the names of 53 citizens of Bridesburg, Pa. who made this presentation. Light age toning and wear. Some fold splits have been repaired with archival document tape. Neatly written with very desirable content. This manuscript came out of the personal papers of Captain Calvin S. Hartley, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Hartley, from Philadelphia, Pa., enlisted in the Union Army on July 20, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into Co. K, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on March 1, 1863, and Captain on August 5, 1863. He was mustered out of the service on July 18, 1865, at Washington, D.C. After the Civil War he was a member of the Abraham Lincoln, G.A.R. Post #91, in Chicago, Illinois. He died on January 26, 1905. The 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry fought at Antietam, Md., on September 17, 1862, where they lost 47 killed, and 91 wounded, and 1 missing. At Chancellorsville, Va., May 1-3, 1863, they lost 15 killed, 30 wounded, and 4 captured. At Gettysburg, Pa., on July 3, 1863, the regiment had 4 killed, 8 wounded, and 1 captured. During the 1864 Atlanta, Ga. campaign, the regiment lost 17 killed, 46 wounded and 2 captured. <u>TRIVIA</u>: Founded in the early 19th century, Bridesburg, Pa., is a section in the northernmost neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia. A mostly working class neighborhood, it is an historically German and Irish community, with a significant number of Polish immigrants living there too. The historic boundaries of the former borough of Bridesburg were the original course of Frankford Creek around the south and west, the Delaware River to the southeast, and Port Richmond to the southwest. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Lenni Lenape Indians inhabited the region. Explorer Henry Hudson in 1609 was the first European to set foot in this region, and based on his findings these Indians were considered to be the first inhabitants of the area. Bridesburg was incorporated as a borough on April 1, 1848. In 1854, the borough was annexed to the city of Philadelphia in the Act of Consolidation.   <b>THE COMPLETE 1953-1955 RECORDINGS</b> Where The Legend Began. The Definitive Collection Of Elvis Sun Era Recordings In One Comprehensive Package. Rare demos, session takes and live performances. 120 page booklet that includes private photographs & rare memorabilia. A detailed chronicle of Elvis's life and early career from 1953-1955. A Boy From TUPELO- Includes 3 cd's with every surviving Elvis Presley Sun master and outtakes, plus two private records Elvis paid for with his own money to record, as well as all known radio, and concert performances from the period. The accompanying booklet is in essence a fully illustrated travelogue. It details the birth of Elvis's career through facts, anecdotes, documentation, many rare photos, and a succinct narrative. Independence Day 1954 is when this uniquely American saga begins, less than 24 hours before his first professional recording session, and it ends in December 1955, when the rights to Elvis's Sun tapes officially expired and the singer left Sam Phillips and Sun Records to record for RCA Victor. This is the story of Elvis Presley before he becomes world famous, and how this amazing young man readies himself for stardom, achieving success on a level that no one could have dreamed possible. This 8 x 8 box set is BRAND NEW and is still in the original shrink wrap. It comes from my personal collection. It was given to me by a friend as a gift, but I already had a copy of it so this became a spare backup copy. The original hype sticker is still in place. The slight glare you might see in my photo is the reflection off of the shrink wrap. Mint condition. A fabulous collection of all of the early recordings of Elvis. A must have for any serious Elvis fan. The Beatles said that this was the greatest period in the career of the legendary Elvis Presley one of their personal icons!

2nd New Hampshire soldier authored - FA $135.00

  

Civil War vintage Abraham Lincoln - MOUR $325.00

  

1863 Letter Presenting Sword, Belt & Sas $125.00

  

Elvis Presley, A Boy From Tupelo $49.95
Press Pass, Inc., Essential Materials, Sun Records Jacket card. Beautiful collectors card that features a black and white photo of Elvis Presley with his acoustic guitar strapped around his neck with Sun Records Company founder and owner Sam Phillips standing closely next to Elvis with one hand on the fret board while strumming the guitar with his other hand. "Essential Materials" is imprinted at the top of the card in a fancy silver script and below that is a 3/4 x 3/4 swatch of gold material cut from Elvis's jacket, in a decorated window opening with silver flourishes at the corners of it. The reverse of the card shows the gold jacket fully opened to show the complete Sun logo which is prominently visible on the back of the jacket with "SUN" printed in all capital letters, the rooster perched on a bar below that with "Record Company," and "MEMPHIS" in large capital letters at the bottom. The printing on the reverse of the card reads: "Conratulations. You are now the proud owner of an Essential Materials Card featuring an authentic swatch of clothing worn by ELVIS PRESLEY." Includes the Press Pass logo, and the card number, EM-1. Overall size of the card is 3 3/8 x 2 1/2. Great looking card in near mint/mint condition. From the 64 year old personal collection of LEN ROSA. It would make a superb addition to any serious Elvis collection! <u>Footnote</u>: Sun Record Company was founded by Sam Phillips, in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 1, 1952. Located at 706 Union Ave., this was the first label to record Elvis Presley, when on July 5, 1954, the 19 year old truck driver recorded his debut single, "That's Alright." Other notables that recorded at Sun were Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. Phillips released "That's Alright" on July 19, 1954. The Sun Records Company jacket was a gift to Elvis by Sam Phillips.   28 pages, imprint with Yankees logo on the front cover, and also features pictures of Roy White and Bobby Murcer, on the front cover, 25 cents. 7 x 10. This program was acquired from the New York Yankees vs the Cleveland Indians series played at Yankee Stadium, for the games of May 22, 23, 24, 1972. Profusely illustrated with great pictures of your 1972 New Yankees; complete season calendar style schedule; the 1972 New York Yankees roster; batting statistics for both teams up until May 22, 1972; scorecard at the centerfold is unscored; Listing of American League Umpires by their uniform numbers; Listing of all American League and National League Pitchers by name and uniform number in the good old days of scoreboard watching to see the results of the out of town games; advertisement for bat day, June 18th vs Ted Williams and the Texas Rangers; listings with stats of New York Yankees Championship teams; Yankees All Time Statistical Leaders; Yankees in the Hall of Fame; 1972 Yankees Broadcast Team with pictures and bios; (Rizzuto, Messer and Bill White); ticket info; game times; and much more with interesting Yankees stories, etc. Near mint condition. This would be a great display item to have autographed by some of the 1972 New Yankees players who are still alive, and attend the baseball autograph show circuit. Extremely desirable piece of memorabilia for a New York Yankees fan! From the personal 64 year collection of LEN ROSA   1945 National League MVP leading the Cubs to the pennant 1945 National League Batting Champ with a .355 average 4 time National League All Star Member of the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame (1916-2010) Born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Lilburn, Georgia. Major League Baseball first baseman, outfielder and manager. Cavarretta, a "Chi Town" favorite, had a 22 year MLB playing career, spending 20 years with the Chicago Cubs, (1934-1953), which is the second most in Cubs history, and his final 2 years with the Chicago White Sox (1954-1955). He also managed the Cubs from 1951-1953 as a player manager. His life time stats included a .293 batting average, 95 home runs, and 920 runs batted in. <u>Signed Index Card</u>: 5 x 3, boldly signed in blue ink on the blank side of the card, "Phil Cavarretta, M.V.P. 1945, "Cubs." Excellent condition.  Best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal, this unusual canteen is patterned after the US Model 1858 <I>smooth side</I> with the exception that it features a <U>soldered on circular reinforcement</U> on each side. Crudely soldered but otherwise well made, the canteen measures 7 5/8 inches in diameter. Unusually crude soldering in combination with its cast pewter, <U>higher and smaller bore than usual, flanged at the mouth</U> spout are all indicative of potential Confederate manufacture. (see: Sylvia & O’Donnell - <I>Civil War Canteens</I> 1st edition pages 81 & 82 ) Remaining in untouched, as used condition, this canteen remains in most pleasing condition while offering a period indentation on one side as evidence use. A desirable addition to any Civil War grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!

Elvis Presley Worn Sun Records Jacket Sw $149.95

  

1972 New York Yankees Scorecard & Offici $20.00

  

Autograph, Phil Cavarretta, Chicago Cubs $15.00

  

unusual - Civil War Canteen Variant $395.00
Best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal, this period hand painted, whole plate tintype, depicts <B>Bvt. Brig. General Robert Newton Adams</B> earlier in the Civil War as Captain Co. C <B>81st Ohio Infantry</B>. The photo is identifiable by google AI photo search, a copy of which will come with the image. { <U>Drag tintype facial closeup (see site 2nd image) into the google photo search box then click AI Mode.</U>} Civil War Union Bvt. Brig. Gen, Robert N. Adams first entered his Civil War service when he enlisting in the <B>20th Ohio</B> (Three-Month) Volunteer Infantry on April 18, 1961 and was mustered in as a Private in Company B. He was mustered out on August 18, 1861 when his enlistment expired. Shortly after that he received a commission as a Captain of Volunteers, and was mustered in as Captain in command of Company C, 81st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 30, 1861. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel before the year was out (December 1, 1861), his regiment went on to fight in the Battles of Shiloh and Corinth, in operations in northern Alabama, and in the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. He was promoted to Colonel on August 8, 1864 and was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "meritorious services during the war". He was mustered out on July 13, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Illustrated here in our main view in its period mat and walnut frame (to include period original wavy glass) as well as raw and out of its mount to better show off detail, this scarce 6 ½ X 8 ½ inch whole plate tintype will make a pleasing addition to any quality Civil War photo collection and will be of special interest to the Ohio Civil War collector. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Measuring 7/16 of an inch square, we have the advantage of being able to date the period of these hand cut bone dice to the <B>British Stamp Act of 1765</B> by virtue of the original <B>CROWN</B>& < B> G. R.</B> remaining on each of the pair. Required by British export law which mandated a tax be levied on the import of various goods to include all gambling and gaming items, exported bone dice to America were die stamped with the British Crown over GR (King George III). Red ink applied in the stamping was quickly worn away from use leaving only the faintest Crown & G R impression. Accordingly, identifiable examples are infrequently encountered today. This all original period pair remain in pleasing condition demonstrating all the characteristics of period hand cut bone gaming pieces. Each die offers the faint from period handling but clearly recognizable upon close inspection CROWN over G.R. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Definitely a specialty item for the <I>deep dish</I> mess enthusiast or tableware collector, this Meriden Britannia Company spoon remains in excellent condition and though unmarked as to maker is clearly identifiable as a <I>’M.B.Co’</I> patented Feb. 26 1861 spoon by design and the mark of a wire end in the handle edge indicative to the patented application of a cast in internal wire reinforcement. The most significant of several improvement patents utilized by the Connecticut manufacturer, upon close inspection by the educated eye, the clip of the wire end on the side of the spoon handle (see patent drawing) identifies spoons made by M.B. Co. in the period, with or without the {PAT'D FEB.26.61} or maker’s marking. ( A Google search for artdesigncafe.com/g-i-mix-co-designs-history will offer the original parent drawing and description.) Not a big deal but it should also be noted that the spoon bears the period owner’s initials <B><I>E D</B></I> faintly scratch engraved on the handle back. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!   <b>Two Time World Series Champion 1969 New York Mets 1980 Philadelphia Phillies</b> (1944-2004) Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw, was born in Martinez, California, he died on January 5, 2004, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, country music superstars, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, in Brentwood, Tennessee, 9 months after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor. McGraw played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, for the New York Mets, 1965-67, and 1969-74, and with the Philadelphia Phillies, 1975-84. He served as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, 1965-71. A left handed pitcher, McGraw was both a starter and a reliever during his career compiling a record of 96-92, with a 3.14 earned run average, 824 games pitched, 1,109 strike outs, and 180 saves. He was a two time National League All Star, 1972 & 1975; and a two time World Series Champ, 1969 with the New York Mets, and 1980 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He is a member of the Mets and Phillies Hall of Fame. McGraw emerged as one of the top closers in the National League in the early 1970s, enjoying a career year in 1972. He was 3–3 with a 2.01 ERA and 15 saves at the All-Star break to earn his first All-Star selection. McGraw pitched two innings, striking out four and giving up only one hit to earn the win in the NL's 4–3 come from behind victory. For the 1972 season, McGraw went 8–6 with a 1.70 ERA, giving up just 71 hits in 106 innings pitched, and setting a Mets record with 27 saves, a record that lasted until 1984. In 1973, he became a very valuable leader of the Mets helping them win the National League pennant. McGraw's famous slogan, "Ya Gotta Believe," became the rallying cry of the players and fans and led them from being in last place in the Eastern Division, of the N.L., on August 31, 1973, to winning the division. Hearing McGraw repeatedly shout out "Ya Gotta Believe," and watching him perform his magic in the ninth inning game after game, made the rest of the Mets players believers too. They made it all the way from the cellar into first place on September 21st with a 10–2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and clinched the division crown on the final day of the season with a win over the Chicago Cubs. McGraw continued his dominant pitching into the postseason, when he pitched five innings over two games in the NLCS against the defending National League champion Cincinnati Reds without giving up a run, and appeared in five of the seven games of the World Series against the defending champion Oakland Athletics. Though he blew the save in game two, he pitched three shutout innings in extra innings to earn the victory. Although the Mets ending up losing the '73 World Series to the A's in 7 games, it became one of the most exciting years in Mets history! In 1980, now a Fightin' Phillie, Tug pitched in all five games of the 1980 N.L.C.S. as the Phillies beat the Houston Astros, earning a spot in the '80 World Series. He appeared in four of the six games of the '80 World Series, striking out ten batters in 7 2/3 innings as Philadelphia became World Series Champions by beating the Kansas City Royals. In 2004, following his death, the Philadelphia chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America renamed the annual "Good Guy Award," the "Tug McGraw Good Guy Award." <u>Typed Letter Signed</u>: 8 1/4 x 11, with imprint "Ya Gotta Believe," at the top, and his address, "Tug McGraw, P.O. Box 32, Rydal, PA. 19046 at the bottom. June 24, 1981 Jim Sage 12 Elm Lane Barrington, R.I. 02806 Dear Jim; Thank you so much for your letter and good wishes. I love reading mail from fans and friends as much as I love pitching. I feel as if we all go through the season together. I try my best to fulfill all of the fans' requests, although this is not always possible. I hope you are looking forward to this season as much as I am. You gotta believe... winnin' is fun in '81. I would like to personally thank you for writing and I hope you will accept this letter and the enclosed autographed picture as an expression of my appreciation. Than you again. Fans like you are very important to me. I know that you have taken time out of your day to write to me and I consider that an honor. Keep the faith. You gotta believe, Tug McGraw Beautiful, large blue ink signature by "Tug McGraw" make this a wonderful item to frame or display. Light age toning and minor wear. Very fine condition. Comes with a PSA Certificate of Authenticity with matching number on a hologram sticker that is placed on the back of the letter. Extremely desirable. One of the New York Mets most popular players in their franchise history! FROM THE 64 YEAR OLD PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LEN ROSA

Civil War FULL PLATE Tintype - Bvt. $425.00

  

original Colonial / Revolutionary War e $95.00

  

Civil War vintage - Meriden Britannia Co $75.00

  

Autograph, Tug McGraw, New York Mets $50.00
<b>Written to Edwin D. Morgan, Civil War Governor of New York General Dix was famous for his American flag dispatch, "If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot!" This became a clarion call in the North during the Civil War! New York Secretary of State United States Senator from New York Governor of New York</b> (1798-1879) Born in Boscawen, New Hampshire, he joined the U.S. Army in 1813, and served until 1828. In 1830, he was appointed by Governor Enos T. Throop as Adjutant General of the New York State Militia. Was New York Secretary of State, 1833-39, and served as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1842, and was elected to the United States Senate, serving 1845-49. In 1853, Dix was president of the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad. He was Postmaster of New York City 1860-61. In 1861, President Buchanan appointed him U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and on January 29, 1861, he made his famous American flag dispatch to a treasury official in New Orleans, "If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot!" Commissioned Major General by President Abraham Lincoln, on May 16, 1861, he was first on this list, thus outranking all other volunteer officers during the Civil War. At the beginning of the war he arrested six members of the Maryland General Assembly and prevented Maryland from seceding from the Union, which earned him President Lincoln's gratitude and praise. That winter, he commanded an organization known as "Dix's Command" within General George B. McClellan's Department of the Potomac. Dix commanded the Department of Virginia from June 1862 until July 1863, and the Department of the East from July 1863 until April 1865. On July 22, 1862, General Dix and Confederate General Daniel H. Hill made an agreement for the general exchange of prisoners between the Union and Confederate armies. This agreement became known as the "Dix-Hill Cartel." It established a scale of equivalents, where an officer would be exchanged for a fixed number of enlisted men, and also allowed for the parole of prisoners, who would undertake not to serve in a military capacity until officially exchanged. The cartel worked well for a while, but it ended up breaking down when Confederate officials insisted on treating black prisoners as fugitive slaves and returning them to their previous owners. He made an important and distinguished contribution to the Union cause when he suppressed the 1863 New York City draft riots. General Dix was active in the defense of Suffolk, Virginia, which was part of his department. He served as the chairman of the 1866 National Union Convention. He was U.S. Minister to France, 1866-69, and Governor of New York, 1873-74. <u>War Date Letter Signed With Rank</u>: 1 1/2 pages, 7 3/4 x 10, in ink, on imprinted letter sheet. Head-Quarters, Middle Department Baltimore, Md., 14th May 1862 His Excellency Edwin D. Morgan Governor of N.Y. Governor, I respectfully recommend for appointment as 2nd Lieut., Mr. Gilbert Coddington, of New York. I am acquainted with Mr. Coddington & can speak of his character & merits in the strongest terms. I hope that you give him that position in some company of our N.Y. Volunteers. He is a brother of Hon. David Coddington & I have long known him & can vouch for his worth. Were there remaining in N. York an unorganized regiment I should recommend Mr. Coddington for a higher position, but resuming there is not & thinking that new appointments of citizens ought not be made over the heads of officials who are in the field, I have limited my recommendations accordingly. I am, very respectfully, Your obt. servt. John A. Dix Maj. Genl. Docket on the reverse: Baltimore May 14, 1862 Gen. Jno. A. Dix Recommending Gilbert Coddington of New York for a 2nd Lieutenancy in some Regt. in the field. Recvd. May 16 Very nice 1862 war date letter. There is some separation along the vertical centerfold of this folio letter sheet. I am referring to the center part of the sheet which was folded by the manufacturer at the time of printing. This is not visible at all unless you completely open up the folio letter sheet. The closing, General Dix's signature, and rank are very large, and boldly written. Very desirable. Gilbert S. Coddington, the subject of General Dix's recommendation letter written to Governor Morgan of New York, received a very favorable response as he was commissioned Captain in the 20th New York Light Artillery.   <b>Detroit Tigers All Time Great</b> (1934-2020) Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Nicknamed "Mr. Tiger," he played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, all for the Detroit Tigers. Inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1980. Career highlights: lifetime batting average of .297; 3,007 hits; 399 home runs; 1,583 runs batted in; 18 time All Star; American League Batting Champion in 1955; had his uniform number 6 retired by the Tigers. Signature & Baseball Card: 6 x 4, light blue index card, with a 3 1/4 x 2 1/2, signature beautifully signed in blue sharpie pen, "Al Kaline," which is mounted to the index card. Mounted at the left side is a color baseball card of Kaline holding his bat in his Detroit Tigers home white uniform. The baseball card has an imprint on the reverse, 1988 Pacific Trading Cards, Inc. Card No. 104, Baseball Legends series. The card is in near mint condition. In person signature. Kaline was one of the most popular major league ballplayers of his era. Adored by the fans in Detroit.   <b>New York Yankees First Designated Hitter in MLB history</b> Born in Atlanta, Georgia, August 23, 1948. Nicknamed "Boomer," he has the unique distinction of being the first ever designated hitter in Major League Baseball history! This occurred on April 6, 1973, when the New York Yankees played their hated rivals, the Boston Red Sox, at Fenway Park, in Boston, Massachusetts. In his first plate appearance in that historic role he walked against Red Sox hurler, Luis Tiant, with the bases loaded. The bat he used now permanently resides in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York. Ron finished the 1973 American League season with a .329 batting average. Bloomberg, had a career .293 batting average, with 52 home runs, and 224 runs batted in. He played with the New York Yankees, 1969, and 1971-76, and with the Chicago White Sox, 1978. He was very unfortunate as serious injuries curtailed what may have been a brilliant MLB career. He tore his knee in the 1977 exhibition season when he hit the outfield wall, and missed that entire season. All total the extremely likeable "Boomer" suffered four knee, and two shoulder injuries. This very fine Southern gentleman was a 4 sport star in his scholastic days at Druid Hills High School, earning four letters each in baseball, basketball, football, and track, graduating in 1967. He was chosen for the Parade All-American teams in football, basketball, and baseball, the only person ever chosen for all three teams! Bloomberg received 125 basketball scholarship offers, and HOF Coach John Wooden of the University of Southern California came out to meet him in person. Roger Couch, Bloomberg's basketball coach, said: "Bloomberg is the finest basketball player I ever saw, high school or college." He also received over 100 football scholarship offers. He was selected by the New York Yankees with the first overall pick in the 1967 amateur draft, and signed for a bonus of $75,000, a huge amount in that era. Many iconic, future HOF players were not making that much salary in a year in 1967. Bloomberg, a left handed hitter, and right handed thrower, made his MLB debut with the Yankees on September 10, 1969. "Boomer" was a natural hitter who had a remarkably quick bat with tremendous power. Bloomberg was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. He received the city of Atlanta’s Phoenix Award from Mayor Shirley Franklin for his outstanding service and achievements, both as a professional athlete, and citizen through his charitable works in Atlanta and throughout the country. Bloomberg was voted as the most popular person in New York on two separate occasions. The small color photo is of Len Rosa with his buddy Ron Bloomberg, former New York Yankees DH, designated hitter, in 2023, while he was visiting with me in The Villages, Florida. Ron is one of the sweetest down to earth guys you will ever have the pleasure to meet. His Georgian drawl will immediate make you feel at ease, and think you've known him your whole life. What a fine gentleman, and it was a pleasure to have him visit me which is when he signed this 8 x 10 color photo in his New York Yankees home pinstripe uniform, with a blue sharpie pen. An interesting side story developed out of this meeting. I was at my neighbor Sam McDowell's house, the day before meeting up with Ron. McDowell, the star left handed flame throwing pitcher with the Cleveland Indians, was Bloomberg's teammate with the Yankees. Sam gave me a personal message to deliver to Ron which I did. I tried to get Sam to join us at my house but the timing could not be worked out. Still it was very cool to hear them both tell me stories about the other, and playing MLB in the 1960's and 1970's. FROM THE PERSONAL 64 YEAR OLD PLUS PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LEN ROSA   8 1/4 x 9 3/4, imprinted Union eagle discharge document filled out in ink. For Captain Calvin S. Hartley, Co. K, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The form states that he enlisted on the 28th day of June 1861, to serve 3 years. He was discharged from the Union Army on the 18th of July 1865, at Philadelphia, Pa., by virtue of Special Orders No. 160, Hdqtrs. Dept. of Wash., July 5, 1865. Further states that Captain Hartley was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and is 25 years old, stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with light complexion and grey eyes, dark hair, and was a book binder by occupation when he enlisted. Signed, Henry C. Morgan, Capt. 12 Inf., Bvt. Maj. U.S.A., M.[ustering O.[fficer]. Docket on the reverse, David Taggart, Paymaster, U.S.A., Phila., July 28, 1865. Paid $563.81/100. Henry C. Morgan enlisted on May 14, 1861, as a 1st Lieutenant, and was commissioned into the 12th United States Infantry. He received promotions to brevet major for gallantry at the battle of Gettysburg, and brevet lieutenant colonel for gallantry at the battle of The Wilderness, Va., where he was severely wounded on May 5, 1864, resulting in the amputation of his left left leg. He retired on February 17, 1868. David Taggart, was from Pennsylvania, and enlisted on May 30, 1861, and was commissioned major & paymaster, U.S.A. He was promoted to brevet lieutenant colonel, for faithful and meritorious service on March 13, 1865. He resigned from the I.S. Army on September 11, 1873. Died on June 30, 1888. This document came out of the personal papers of Captain Calvin S. Hartley, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Hartley, from Philadelphia, Pa., enlisted in the Union Army on July 20, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into Co. K, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on March 1, 1863, and Captain on August 5, 1863. He was mustered out of the service on July 18, 1865, at Washington, D.C. After the Civil War he was a member of the Abraham Lincoln, G.A.R. Post #91, in Chicago, Illinois. He died on January 26, 1905. The 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry fought at Antietam, Md., on September 17, 1862, where they lost 47 killed, and 91 wounded, and 1 missing. At Chancellorsville, Va., May 1-3, 1863, they lost 15 killed, 30 wounded, and 4 captured. Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863, 4 killed, 8 wounded, and 1 captured. During the 1864 Atlanta, Ga. campaign, the regiment lost 17 killed, 46 wounded and 2 captured.

Autograph, General John A. Dix $200.00

  

Autograph & 1988 Baseball Card, MLB Hall $15.00

  

Autographed Photograph, Ron Bloomberg $15.00

  

Discharge for Captain, 28th Pennsylvania $100.00
7 1/2 x 9 1/2, imprinted form, signed in ink, with signed endorsements on the reverse. Headquarters Dept. of Washington, 22d Army Corps, June 24th, 1865 SPECIAL ORDERS No. 149 A General Court Martial is hereby convened to meet in this City on Monday, June 26th, or as soon thereafter as practicable, for the trial of such prisoners as may be brought before it. Detail for the Court Lieut. Col. C.K. Pier, 38th Wis. Volunteers Major A.B. Shipman, 60th N.Y. Vols. Capt. Joseph Matchet, 46th Penn. Vols. Capt. B. Zarracher, 29th Penn. Vols. Capt. Geo. E. Barton, 57th Mass. Vols. Capt. C.L. Ballard, 38th Wis. Vols. Capt. F.A. Hayward, 38th Wis. Vols. 1st Lieut. S.M. Hudson, 60th Ohio Vols. 1st Lieut. H.F. Sherwood, 60th Ohio Vols. Capt. Calvin S. Hartly, 28th Penn. Vols., Judge Advocate No other Officers than those named can be assembled without manifest injury to the service. BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL PARKE: R. CHANDLER Assistant Adjutant General OFFICIAL: R. CHANDLER A.A.G. Docket on the reverse: Headquarters Department of Washington 22d Army Corps Washington, D.C., June 28, 1865 Respectfully respectfully referred to Bvt. Maj. Genl. Bartlett (thro C.O.D. of A.) who will order Capt. Hartley to report to Maj. S. Gaines, without delay as Judge Advocate. BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL AUGUR. R. Chandler Assistant Adjutant General Hd. Qrs. Bartlett's Division, Near Alex.[andria} Va., June 29th, 1865. Respectfully referred to Capt. C.S. Hartley, 28th P.V., who will report without delay to Maj. Theo. Gaines, 22nd Army Corps. By command of Bvt, Maj. Genl. Bartlett, J.A. Slipper A.A.G. Age toning and fold wear. This document came out of the personal papers of Captain Calvin S. Hartley, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Hartley, from Philadelphia, Pa., enlisted in the Union Army on July 20, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into Co. K, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on March 1, 1863, and Captain on August 5, 1863. He was mustered out of the service on July 18, 1865, at Washington, D.C. After the Civil War he was a member of the Abraham Lincoln, G.A.R. Post #91, in Chicago, Illinois. He died on January 26, 1905. Robert Chandler, who signed this document twice, was from New York, and was appointed to rank of Captain & A.A.G., U.S.A., on August 28, 1861, and was promoted to the rank of Brevet Major & Lieutenant Colonel, for gallantry in the battle of Antietam, Maryland, which occurred on September 17, 1862. He was mustered out of the Union Army, on September 1, 1866. After the Civil War he served in both the 13th and 7th U.S. Infantry Regiments. He died on May 10, 1873. Joseph A. Slipper, from New York, who also signed this document, was mustered in as 1st Lieutenant, 67th New York Infantry, on September 16, 1861. He was promoted to Captain & A.A.G., on September 9, 1862, and Brevet Major and Lieutenant Colonel, on March 13, 1865 for gallantry and bravery throughout the Civil War. The 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry fought at Antietam, Md., on September 17, 1862, where they lost 47 killed, and 91 wounded, and 1 missing. At Chancellorsville, Va., May 1-3, 1863, they lost 15 killed, 30 wounded, and 4 captured. Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863, 4 killed, 8 wounded, and 1 captured. During the 1864 Atlanta, Ga. campaign, the regiment lost 17 killed, 46 wounded and 2 captured.   1986 New York Mets World Champion 11 time National League All Star 5 time Silver Slugger Award Winner 3 time Gold Glove Award Winning Catcher</b> (1954-2012) Gary Carter, MLB Hall of Fame catcher, was born in Culver City, California, and died in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In his 19 year MLB HOF career he played for the Montreal Expos (1974-84) where he was given the nickname of "The Kid" for the youthful exuberance he exhibited in the way he played the game. He also played with the New York Mets (1984-89), San Francisco Giants (1990), Los Angeles Dodgers (1991), and the Montreal Expos (1992). His Major League Baseball Final Statistics: .262 batting average, 2,092 hits, 324 home runs, 1,225 R.B.I., 11 time National League All Star, 3 time gold glove winning catcher, 5 time silver slugger award winner, 1984 National League R.B.I. leader, 1986 World Champion New York Mets, 1989 Roberto Clemente award winner, uniform number 8 retired by the Montreal Expos, Montreal Expos, Hall of Fame, New York Mets, Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball HOF, 2003, and he was the first player to ever be inducted into the HOF at Cooperstown with the Montreal Expos logo on his plaque. In May 2011, Carter was diagnosed with four malignant tumors in his brain that were inoperable. He died on February 16, 2012 at the age of 57 years old. From the 64 year old personal collection of Len Rosa. 5 x 3 index card, beautifully signed in very fine point black sharpie pen on the blank side, "Gary Carter." Obtained in person. Choice condition.   Best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal, this period California Artillery Zouaves <I>CAZ</I> militia uniform device was acquired by us several years ago when we were fortunate enough to purchase several groupings from the personal collection of our longtime friend, Dr. Francis Lord. Part of a patchwork of militia units formed across California during Civil War the California Artillery Zouaves, also known as Company B, 1st Artillery Regiment, the <I>CAZ</I> were based in San Francisco and active in the California State Militia from 1862 performing ceremonial duties, public drills, and local defense until shortly after the Civil War. ( They maintained detailed muster rolls, election returns, and correspondence archived at the California State Archives A pioneer Civil War collector from a day when nearly no one else paid much attention to the details of many now valued Civil War collectable categories, Lord authored the widely known, multi volume, reference, <I>Lord’s CIVIL WAR COLLECTORS ENCYCLOPEDIA</I>. While a lot of detailed knowledge has been gained as the interest and <U>value</U> of Civil War collectibles increased so dramatically over the years, Dr. Lord’s pioneer first and second volumes in particular and his <I>Civil War Sutlers & Their Wares</I> continue to offer valuable and reliable reference to Civil War collectors. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  <I>The Dangers and Duties of the Mercantile Profession</I> by George Hillard was published in wraps in 1850. Consisting of 47 pages and containing an address delivered by the author before the Mercantile Library Association in which he discusses the responsibilities and risks associated with the business profession, emphasizing the importance of integrity, diligence and ethical behavior. A rare and informative look at business practices in the mid-19th century, this original publication remains in excellent condition in every respect while offering good evidence of originality and careful period handling. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!

Special Orders, Hdqtrs. Dept. of Washing $25.00

  

Autograph, Gary Carter, MLB Hall of Fame $15.00

  

Dr. Francis Lord collection – Civil Wa $145.00

  

The Dangers and Duties of the Mercantil $40.00
Definitely a specialty item for the <I>deep dish</I> mess enthusiast or tableware collector, this <I>’M.B.Co’</I> Meriden Britannia Company spoon remains in excellent condition offering <I>M.B. Co.</I> maker marking and the mark of a wire end in the handle edge indicative to the patented application of a cast in internal wire reinforcement. The most significant of several improvement patents utilized by the Connecticut manufacturer, upon close inspection by the educated eye, the clip of the wire end on the side of the spoon handle (see patent drawing) identifies spoons made by M.B. Co. in the period, with or without the {PAT'D FEB.26.61} or maker’s marking. ( A Google search for artdesigncafe.com/g-i-mix-co-designs-history will offer the original parent drawing and description.) <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  Best known for his patented wooden surgical splints, Dr. Almiron M. Day patented several splint designs in the 1850s through the mid-1860s, including arm, leg, shoulder and collarbone splint designs for the purpose of immobilizing injuries. All widely adopted by Union Army surgeons, Dr. Day’s splints were used extensively in the army hospitals during the Civil War. A notable innovation in Civil War-era battlefield medicine and now prized by collectors and historians alike, examples of Dr. Day’s splints are on display at the National Civil War Medical Museum in Frederick, Maryland, and the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ( see also: <I> Dammann’s <I>’Pictorial Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment.’</I> The subject Day’s surgical clavicula or shoulder splint was constructed of wood with brass fittings ( marked A. M. DAY’S PATENT JULY 5, 1853 BENNINGTON VT. ) and cotton fastening straps, all complete. functional and as used with good evidence of period use while remaining in pleasing condition . Un touched and left as found, pure and as set aside decades ago, this offering is best described by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal. A seldom found example this unusual splint is much rarer than other Day’s types and will certainly be an important addition to a Civil War display or any 19th Century Medical display. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!   (1946-2008) Born and died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His first major league baseball contract was signed with Tom Greenwade, the same scout who signed fellow Oklahoman, Mickey Mantle. A left handed batter, who threw right handed, Murcer started out as a shortstop, just like Mantle did, but played the majority of his MLB games in centerfield. The Yankees organization had strong expectations when they signed him that he would in fact be the next Mickey Mantle. His first year in the minor leagues was payed at Greensboro, North Carolina, in the Carolina League, where he was voted league MVP. Major League Baseball Career Statistics: He played with the New York Yankees (1965-66), served in the United States Army, (1967-68) when the Vietnam War escalated, New York Yankees, (1969-74), San Francisco Giants, (1975-76), Chicago Cubs, (1977-79), and the New York Yankees, (1979-83). Career stats: .277 batting average, 252 home runs, 1,043 R.B.I.'s, 5 time MLB All Star, and American League golden glove award winner, 1972. He tied for the American League lead with 15 outfield assists in 1970, and led the league committing only 3 errors all season. He hit 4 consecutive home runs in a double header against the Cleveland Indians in June 1970. Murcer hit 7 career grand slams including one walk off slam. His first hit in the major leagues, in 1965, was a game-winning home run. In 1971, Murcer was voted to the Sporting News All-Star team, hitting .331, (2nd in the American League), .427 on base %, (led the league), led the league in total times on base 266, and a .543 slugging % placing him 2nd in the American League. After his playing career ended he spent 2 decades in the Yankees broadcast booth both on radio and television, winning 3 Emmy Awards. In 2004, he was elected into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The beloved Bobby Murcer, died from a malignant brain tumor on July 12, 2008, at the age of 62 years old. 5 x 3, index card signed in bold blue ball point ink, "Bobby Murcer" Bobby Murcer is written in blue ink at the lower right hand corner by World War II, U.S. Navy veteran, and my Godfather, Nino, who worked for the New York Daily News. He obtained this autograph for me in person. Excellent condition.   <b>United States Congressman from Ohio Judge Advocate of the Union Army Special Judge Advocate during the trial of the President Lincoln Conspirators! One of the managers in the President Andrew Johnson impeachment trial</b> (1815-1900) Served as U.S. Congressman, 1855-63. He appointed George A. Custer as a cadet to the U.S. Military Academy. Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as Judge Advocate of the Union Army in 1864. He also served as Judge Advocate during the trial of the President Lincoln Conspirators. Re-elected to the U.S. Congress, he served 1865-73. Served as one of the managers in the impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson, and made the three day closing speech at the trial. Served as Minister to Japan, 1873-85. <u>Document Signed</u>: 7 1/2 x 2 3/4, imprinted bank check filled out and signed in ink. Cadiz, Ohio, Jany. 24, 1891. Harrison National Bank of Cadiz, Ohio. Pay $95.22, to Adam Brothers Grocers. Jno. A. Bingham. Stamped PAID in red. Small punch hole cancellations. Endorsed on the reverse. Light age toning and wear. Desirable President Abraham Lincoln related signature.

Civil War vintage - Meriden Britannia Co $70.00

  

Rare! Pat, 1853 Day’s CLAVICAL SPLINT $295.00

  

Autograph, Bobby Murcer, Major League Ba

 

Autograph, John A. Bingham $100.00


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