Collection of Knoxville Whig Newspapers, dating from 1860 to 1882, approximately 34 total including several from 1864. Together with four (4 ) early newspaper/periodical Items, including: Harper's Weekly page – The War in Tennessee; The Republican Newspaper dated April 18, 1865 (Lincoln Assasination); Early Civil War era Knoxville Advertising paper; and The Lynchburg Virginian newspaper […]
Lot 324: Lincoln and John Bell Campaign items
Grouping of four (4) Abraham Lincoln and John Bell Campaign items. 1st item – 1860 Lincoln "For President 1864" campaign lapel pin. Ferrotype image taken by Brady in NY. Overall excellent condition and retaining the original pin. 15/16" diameter. 2nd item – 1864 two sided Lincoln campaign token. Ferrotype of Abraham Lincoln on one side, […]
Lot 321: Grouping of 4 Civil War Related Books
Grouping of 4 Civil War related books. (1) "History of the Twentieth Tennessee Regiment Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A." by W.J. McMurray, published by The Publication Committee (Nashville, TN), 1904. Hardcover, 520 pages. Very good condition. Probably first edition. (2) "Reminiscences of General Basil W. Duke, C.S. A.," published by Doubleday, Page & Company, 1911. Cloth hardcover, […]
Lot 319: Oil on Board of a Civil War Era Soldier, dated 186
Oil on board painting of a Union soldier standing with his rifle in a wooded landscape during a windy snowstorm. Initialed lower right and dated "1866". Later frame. Sight – 12 3/4" H x 9 7/8" W. Framed – 18 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Circa 1866. Condition: Some chips and losses to corners. […]
Lot 320: Photographic History of Civil War, 10 Vols, Mille
"Photographic History of the Civil War in Ten Volumes" by Francis T. Miller, published by The Review of Reviews, NY, 1912. Believed to be the First Edition. Each volume is cloth hardcover with over 300 pages. All in very good condition. 11" x 8-1/4" x 1-1/8" each. Condition: See description.
Lot 318: Civil War Era CDV photo album, Wemyss family
Victorian photographic album, leatherbound with gilt stenciled cover. Includes over a dozen Civil War era CDVs of civilians and one of "Col. Joe Webbs NC" in uniform (Note: A Col. Joe Webbs served in the NC 27th Infantry). Most are from or connected to the Wemyss family of Mobile, Ala. History. Provenance: the estate of […]
Lot 316: Robert E. Lee engraving by J.C. McRae, NY
Unframed engraving of Robert E. Lee by J.C. McRae, NY after a photograph by Matthew Brady, NY. Published by T. Kelly, 264 3rd Avenue, New York, circa 1867. Sheet: 38-3/4" X 29"; plate: 29-1/4" x 21-1/2". Condition: Overall toning with some creases and minor tears on edges and minor foxing and stains.
Lot 317: Civil War Era Brady Photograph & Pay Table
1st item: Matthew Brady oval portrait photograph of Thomas W. Terry shown as a cadet in his Westpoint uniform. He is listed as a part of the entering West Point class of June, 1963 and later left to enlist in the Union army. He rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the 117th Ohio […]
Lot 314: Civil War and Indian War Military Buttons
Lot of thirty-four (34) brass Civil War and Indian War military buttons housed in a black J. & P. Coats box for mending floss. The majority are Union Infantry buttons while two are fire department buttons. Sizes of buttons range from 1/2" dia. to 7/8" dia. 19th century with a few possible early 20th century […]
Lot 315: Robert E. Lee carte de visite and two Lee Books
Robert E. Lee CDV published by E. & H. T. Anthony, NY. 4-1/8" x 2-3/8". Group also includes leather bound book: "A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee" by John Esten Cooke, published by D. Appleton and Company, NY, 1871 (9-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 2-1/8") and hardback book: "The Face of Robert E. Lee in […]