Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 82

The Fall Manuscript, Collectibles, Stamp and Space Memorabilia Auction

U.S. Civil War

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 800		Beauregard, G.T (1818-93) First Confederate brigadier general; best known for commanding the forces that fired on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. Manuscript telegram from General G.T. Beauregard to Col. G. W. Brent, recto/verso of a telegram form of The Southern Telegraph Companies, 4 x 8¼", sent from Charleston and received on Dec. 31, 1864: "Your letter of 18th just received. Your facts are affirmed. Your services are indispensable. Now keep Maj. Bryan with you. Maj Willis is not here telegraph for him when you need him. Col Waddy will be ordered forthwith to you Maj. Eustis also but he must go first on tour of inspection of Army of Tennessee. Use every effort to keep up supplies and communication. Col Otey is here. I will return as soon as circumstances permit. G.T. Beauregard / Genl." Matted with a one-ninth plate tintype of Beauregard in uniform (head shot), and a post-war signature, place and date ("G.T. Beauregard / New Orleans / March 19, 1884" on 1¾ x 3¼" paper. The telegram is housed in a hinged frame which allows the recto and verso to be seen, and which is attached to a larger 30 x 26" frame. An impressive display. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 801		Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant (1818-1893) A West Point graduate who fought in the Mexican American War, he became the Confederacy's first brigadier general and later a full general. He commanded the attack on Fort Sumter, and, with Joseph E. Johnston, won the First Battle of Bull Run. Transferred to the West, he was second-in-command to A.S. Johnston at Shiloh. He was relieved of his post for taking sick leave without authority in June 1862. After his recovery, he was placed in command of the defense of Carolina and Georgia coasts and he defended Charleston successfully in 1863 and '64. In May 1864 he supported Lee's efforts in Virginia and probably saved the Confederate capital of Richmond, having realized Grant's intentions toward Petersburg before Lee could be made aware of them. During the Carolinas Campaign, he served as second-in-command to J.E. Johnston. Superb Letter signed ("G.T. Beauregard") as General Commanding, 2¼pp, "Headquarters near Chester Va., Hancock's House," May 21, 1864. To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, in Richmond, the day after securing the Howlett Line in the last battle of the Bermuda Hundred Campaign, seeking to capitalize on his victory and to secure the James River in order to prevent Union forces from moving forward. Beauregard mentions U.S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, General Butler, and General Gilmore. "Sir, your letter of the 20th inst. has been delivered by Col. Melton. I shall do all in my power, with my limited means, to hold in check the Enemy in my front, who has nearly double my present forces, and, if possible, I will compel him to evacuate his present strong position. I received yesterday, after a severe struggle, in obtaining the shortest defensive line in front of his works, which extend from the James River to the Appomattox. The line is about three miles long, and when properly fortified, will enable me, with a small force (say about 10,000 men) to hold in check, and neutralize the force of at least 25,000 men, which the Enemy is now reported to have on the Peninsula of Bermuda Hundreds. To drive him from his present position, the best plan would then be to send a force of about 4 or 5,000 men to storm Fort Powhatan, and establish there a Battery of heavy guns to command the navigation of the James River at that point--this would be accomplished in a very few days; then, by putting into the river torpedoes and a rope obstruction, under the protection of the guns of the Fort, no Enemy's repels could pass up or down the River, and he would be compelled to abandon his present position. With regard to reinforcing Gen'l Lee, I shall be most happy to do so, whenever you shall judge proper to order it. The prisoners taken yesterday report no part of Butler's forces ashaving been yet sent to reinforce Gen'l Grant--they state on the contrary, that a Brigade of 5 or 6,000 men was received day before yesterday by Gen'l Butler this is rather doubtful in my opinion; Gen'l Gilmore may have received a few regiments or parts of regiments from his former department--but nothing more. I have ordered a close watch to be kept on the James River of the movements of Butler's forces in order to be informed, as soon as practicable, of any reinforcements he may send to Gen'l Grant. I enclose herewith an approximate statement of the effective forces I now have in front of the enemy, recapitulated as follows: Infantry…………………….13,000 Artillery………………………….850 Cavalry………………………….680 I remain Very Resply, Your Obt. Servt. G.T. Beauregard / Gen'l Comdg." A few professional fold repairs, else fine. Estimated Value $7,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 802		Breckinridge, John C. and Joseph Lane. Breckinridge (1821-75) was Vice President under Buchanan (1857-61); the only VP to ever take up arms against the US; he served as a Confederate general and Secretary of War. Manuscript note signed ("John C. Breckinridge") as Vice President of the United States, one page, 3¼ x 5", Washington, Dec. 5, 1859, giving his autograph to a man. Matted with a CDV of Breckinridge and a cut closing and signature of Joseph Lane ("Very Respectfully / Joseph Lane"), who was chosen by southern breakaway Democrats as Breckinridge's running mate in the 1860 presidential campaign and a printed bio of Lane, framed to 12½ x 12½". Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $148
Lot 803		Buckner, Simon. Cut Signature ("S.B. Buckner"), on a 1" x 3¼" slip of paper, matted with a biographical picture card and framed to 10" x 8¼". Signature is strong; paper shows foxing and wear. Overall very good. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Unsold
Lot 804		Chamberlain, Joshua L (1828-1914) Union General; the hero of Little Round Top; accepted Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Later served four terms as Governor of Maine. Autograph Document Signed ("J.L. Chamberlain"). Personal check, 4" x 8", Brunswick, Maine, August 17, 1867. Drawn on First National Bank of Brunswick and made payable to A. J. Booker, in the amount of $69.62. Two cent stamp left center border initialed and dated by Chamberlain: "J.L.C. / Aug 17/1867." Matted with a steel engraving of Chamberlain and framed to an overall size of 29¼" x 25¼". Some toning and light staining, not affecting signature. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $861
Lot 805		Custer, George Armstrong. Cut Signature ("G.A. Custer") signed as Captain & Aide-de-Camp, on a 1½ x 4½" blue lined slip of paper, n.p., c. 1862. Paper slip has been annotated in an unknown hand "to McClellan now General of Cavalry". On May 28, 1862, McClellan officially appointed Custer Aide-de-Camp. Matted with a large sepia toned picture of Custer and framed to an overall size of 16½ x 14½". Accompanied by an additional 10 x 8" sepia toned photograph of Custer dressed in buckskin. Fine condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,110
Lot 806		Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) President of the Confederate States of America (1861-1865). As U.S. Secretary of War (1853-1857) under President Franklin Pierce, Davis was instrumental in modernizing the U.S. army into a more efficient fighting machine. Autograph letter signed, one page, on ruled paper engraved Beauvoir, Harrison Co., Miss., April 25, 1880. To Miss T.E. Morgan of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. "My dear Miss Morgan, Your very gratifying letter was duly received, and I pray you to excuse this unintentional delay of its acknowledgement. Believe me to be with cordial regard respectfully yours Jefferson Davis." Very good; small tape stains in lower blank area and light show-through from small tape stains on verso. Original transmittal envelope, bearing a 3¢ U.S. stamp, is present, addressed in the hand of Jefferson Davis. At the time he wrote this letter, Davis was writing The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, which was published in 1881. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 807		Davis, Jefferson. Clipped Signature ("Jeffn. Davis") on a ¾" x 3" slip of paper. Handsomely matted with a vintage original Confederate States of America Five Dollar Bank Note, dated February 17, 1864, a "CSA" brass button, a tiny paper replica of the confederate flag and a steel engraving of Davis. All are framed to an overall size of 26" x 22". Very good condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 808		Davis, Jefferson and Varina Howell Davis. Two Cartes de Visite. Jefferson Davis' signature is on a small slip of paper which has been affixed to his CDV; Varina Davis signed her CDV in lower border. Both signatures are slightly faded, but still legible. Light toning and wear. A nice presentation of the Confederate couple, matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16". Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $456
Lot 809		Johnston, Albert Sidney (1803-62) Confederate general who bled to death after being shot in the leg at Shiloh; he was the highest ranking general on either side to be killed during the Civil War. Signature and rank ("A.S. Johnston / Genl. C.S.A.") cut from a letter, 1 x 4", n.p., n.d. With a CDV size print of Johnston by L. Prang & Co., Boston. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $930
Lot 810		Johnston, Joseph E. Cut Signature ("J.E. Johnston"), on a 1" x 3" slip of paper, n.p., n.d. In brown ink. Matted with a sepia carte de visite, a small metal descriptive plate and uniquely framed to an overall size of 18" x 13". Frame displays musket balls and bullets". Confederate Gen. Johnston surrendered to Sherman two weeks after Appomattox, effectively ending the Civil War. Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $246
Lot 811		Lee, Robert E. Letter signed ("R E Lee / Genl") as Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, 1½pp, on blue paper, Hd Qr. A N Va., Aug. 14, 1864. To Lt. Gen. [Richard S.] Ewell (1817-72): "On my visit to Howlett's house yesterday, I had a full view of the ground at Dutch Gap, & could see distinctly their tents, & lines of entrenchments in front and rear of their position with rifle pits in advance. The men were concealed from view, probably driven under cover by our fire which from the gunboats, was very accurate. No working parties were of course in sight, but I could see nothing to indicate the construction of a canal as is reported by prisoners and deserters from the enemy. Col. Mayo 3rd Va Regt who is stationed on the point at Howlett's farm, says that owing to the height of the Bluffs at Dutch Gap, and their being thickly covered with tall trees, it is impossible to get a view of their operations from the highest point on his side. Small parties of the enemy however could be seen moving along the bank yesterday, and did not seem much embarrassed by the fire of our batteries or gunboats. Officer command[in]g pickets on the margin of the river reported the enemy at work all night before last. Wagons were heard going and coming unloading plank, also sounds of digging….The details at work are estimated to be about 600 men. Can you not from some point on your side of the river, discover what the enemy is doing. If we cannot arrest his work, we cannot in other ways counteract his operations. Perhaps the Navy might accomplish both objects. I desire you to see Cap Mitchell and see what can be done. Very respectively.y. Your obt. servt. R E Lee Genl." Dutch Gap was a name applied to a neck of land some 18 miles below Richmond, around which the James River makes a substantial bend. Howlett's Farm was on the south side of the river and a Confederate battery was located near there. In August 1864, Gen. Benjamin Butler, whose army was bottled up in Bermuda Hundred, began to dig a canal at Dutch Gap to save a circuit of six miles in the bend of the river and thus avoid the Confederate batteries, torpedoes, and obstructions which the Confederates had placed to prevent the Federal fleet from moving up the river toward Richmond. The canal was finished in early 1865 but was never used. The letter has some edge chips, a couple of contemporary ink smudges, and normal folds. Lee's signature is extremely bold. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,400
Lot 812		Lee, Robert E (1807-1870) Iconic Confederate general who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia. Carte-de-visite photograph signed ("R.E. Lee"), 4 x 2¼", n.p., n.d. A head and shoulders shot of the famous photograph taken by Julian Vannerson in 1863. No printer's imprint. Some staining to edges of mount, not affecting CDV; minor mounting remnants on verso. Lee's signature is quite bold. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,690
Lot 813		Lee, Robert E. Partly-printed document signed ("R E Lee") as Superintendent of West Point, one page, 10 x 7½", West Point, N.Y., April 15, 1854. Granting a one-month furlough to Charles H. Peirce, a "Sergeant of Capt. George W. Cullum's Comp'y A Engr's," to visit his home in Boston. Very good; lower right 3¼ x 4¼" area was separated from rest of document but was backed by a blue sheet of paper; this repair did not affect Lee's strong signature. This document is accompanied by a military appointment for Peirce, dated Mar. 29, 1861, promoting him to 2nd Lt. in the 2nd Regiment of U.S. Artillery. Like many of the soldiers Lee commanded as superintendent of West Point, Peirce would fight against him when the Civil War began. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,600
Lot 814		Longstreet, James (1821-1904) Confederate general; referred to as "Lee's Old War Horse." Carte-de-visite photo in a one ninth tintype frame; image of face is strong while remainder is faded. With salutation and signature ("Yours Truly / James Longstreet") on 2¼ x 4 1/8" mustard-colored paper, placed with a bronze surround and affixed with the signature to 10 x 8" cardstock. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 815		Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Mexican War commander, presidential candidate (1852), and General in Chief of the U.S. Army (he resigned Nov. 1, 1861); known as "Old Fuss and Feathers." Autograph letter signed in the third person, 1½pp, 7 x 4½", New York, Mar. 3, 1860. "Lieut. General Scott has had the honour to receive the invitation of the Hibernian Society of Philadelphia…but that he has long made it a rule to decline all public entertainments, he should be happy to meet the association association presided over by an old friend & gallant brother soldier who, like his countryman, never turned the back upon an enemy or a friend." Scott refers to General Robert Patterson (1792-1881) who was president of the society at the time; Patterson fought in the Mexican American War and the Civil War. Nice content. Accompanied by a Buttré engraving of Scott. Estimated Value $200 - 300. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $160
Lot 816		Sherman, William T (1820-1891) Union general whose March to the Sea helped bring the Civil War to an end; later Commander in Chief of the U.S. Army. Sepia-toned albumen photograph signed, 5 7/8 x 4", tipped on the 9 x 5½" flyleaf of the book Proceedings of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, 1873. Boldly signed "W.T. Sherman General" under the photograph. A few ink specks, else fine. On the back of the page is a notation that the book is from the library of Gen.l W.E. Strong. Strong was brevetted Brigadier General for the Atlanta Campaign and was a friend, as well as comrade, of Sherman's. The 150 page book, Report of the Proceedings of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, at the Seventh Annual Meeting, Held at Toledo, Ohio, October 17 and 1873 (Cincinnati: Robert Clarke & Co. 1874) is in fine condition, with gilt engravings of the shield of the Army, and is contained in a slipcase. The speeches include some descriptions of the Army's activities during the war, and brief reports or responses from generals such as Custer. The photograph is also suitable for separate framing. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $923
Lot 817		Sherman, William Tecumseh. Carte de Visite, displayed in decorative case; 3½ x 3½" x ½". CDV image still strong, the satin lining and brass surround still intact, but the case shows some wear. Overall very good. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Unsold
Lot 818		[Confederate General Earl Van Dorn]. Earl Van Dorn (1820-1863) was a career soldier whose relationship to Andrew Jackson (he was the son of a niece of Jackson's) won him an appointment to West Point. He fought in the Mexican American War and saw action in Florida against the Seminoles. He also served as a Confederate general and was noted for his defeats at Pea Ridge and Corinth in 1862, and for his murder on May 8, 1863 at Spring Hill, Tennessee, by a man who said Van Dorn had "violated the sanctity of his home." Three months before Van Dorn's assassination, his oldest sister, Octavia (Van Dorn) Sullivane, writes an 18-page letter to their sister Jane, Belvoir (Va), Feb. 5, 1863, full of news about family, friends, and the war, and defending their brother against the "jealousy" of his enemies: She notes that "after the disaster at Corinth he was terribly abused," and describes the charges brought against him by Gen. Bowen and the Court of Inquiry; he was acquitted, and "The President [Jefferson Davis] said it was the most complete vindication he had ever seen." She describes the cavalry raid against Holly Springs "that saved Mississippi from being overrun by the enemy…Gen. Grant with a large Army was coming down on the Mobile & Ohio R.R. towards Columbus, Miss…when Earl with 5000 Cavalry went up suddenly &…destroyed all of Gen. Grant's stores….Earl has done good service to the South, and it will be acknowledged some day… " She denies rumors that he drinks too much and that his wife is suing him for divorce, and describes his bitterness at being overlooked for promotion. Much more very interesting detail! Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $308
Lot 819		[Civil War] Rare Battle Flag. Standard for the 1st New Hampshire State Militia, which served in all the Colonial Wars and the American Revolution. At the beginning of the American Civil War, after President Lincoln's call for 70,000 men in April of 1861, the Volunteer Regiment filled its ranks within two weeks, delivering over 2,000 men. The flag is made of heavy muslin with stripes painted red and blue now turned a brick red and light blue from the wet and fading over the years. Measuring 34" x 62", exhibits staining, fraying (at ends held in check with clear tape), minor tears and punctures throughout. Hand printed on verso, "1st N.H.S.M. Standard / Donated By Captain J.A. Saunders." In spite of the condition issues, the flag displays well and is a remarkable piece of history. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. Harry Echmalian, October 1996. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,300
Lot 820		Gilt Electrotype Copy of Confederate States Of America Seal. Seal measures 3 1/2" in diameter, gilt finish, featuring George Washington in the center (modeled after an equestrian statue in Richmond), surrounded by a wreath of Confederate products (wheat, cotton, tobacco, corn, sugar and rice) and the text "THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA : 22 FEBRUARY 1862" and "DEO VINDICE"(God Will Vindicate) flanked by two 5-point stars, around the exterior. Original glass topped hinged case not present. Minor scratches and spotting. The seal was ordered by the Confederacy to serve as both a means to emboss documents and to lend themselves credibility as a government, the original Great Seal of the Confederacy was engraved in England, and smuggled in-country via Bermuda circa 1864. As the embossing machine never left Bermuda, the Seal saw little use, and was eventually smuggled out of Richmond by one William Bromwell, disbursing clerk with the Confederate State Department, along with the contents of the State Department Archives. In 1872, Bromwell, by way of John T. Pickett, former Confederate Commissioner to Mexico, arranged for the sale of the Confederate Archive to the U.S. Government. Pickett gave the Seal as a gift to Lieutenant (later Admiral) Thomas O. Selfridge, USN, the Government representative for the deal, but borrowed the seal a year later and took it to one Samuel H. Black of New York, who, operating under a Masonic Oath not reveal his involvement, produced a series of electrotype copies in gold, silver and bronze directly from the original seal. Pickett returned the original to Selfridge, and made a brisk business of selling the copies as original. Fine condition. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 821		Eight Union Generals. Robert Anderson, Closing of a letter ("Respectfully / Your obt. servt."), matted with a toned and foxed Currier & Ives print; George B. McClellan Signature and rank ("Geo B. McClellan / Maj Genl"), matted with an eponymous piece of sheet music; Ambrose E. Burnside Salutation, signature and rank ("Yours truly / A E Burnside / Maj Genl") on 2½ x 3¼" ruled paper, matted with an 8 x 7" photo and framed to an overall size of 17½ x 13¾"; Winfield Scott Hancock Signature ("Winfd. S. Hancock") on a small card and matted with a CDV, framed to an overall size of 12 x 10"; Lew Wallace Slip of paper, matted with a print of Wallace and his 11th IN Zouave regiment; Gouverneur Kemble Warren Signature and rank ("G.K. Warren / Maj. Genl Vols") on a 2 x 3½" card; with a 5¼ x 8½" panoramic photo of Gettysburg; Hugh J. Kilpatrick Signature and rank ("J Kilpatrick / Brig Genl Vols") on ruled paper affixed to the bottom of a 5 x 4" photo in uniform; Irwin McDowell Signature from a partial letter signed, as Major General Commanding Division and Dept., matted with a CDV identified at top in another hand, on 8 x 6" matte. Overall fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 822		Collection of Night Parade Campaign Torches and Lanterns. During political campaigns from the Civil War era up to 1900, night parades were very popular. It was cooler at night, people were off from work, and it was quite a spectacle to behold. The heyday of night parades was between the 1860s to 1890s. Here a 14 item vintage collection of black tin torches and lanterns, mounted and unmounted. Mounted torches varying in size from 32" to 70" long; one has even been mounted on a Civil War era rifle. Lanterns (they were usually filled with whale oil) varying in size from 3" x 4" to 5" x 8". Accompanied by a Civil War era Drum Major Baton, 44" in length, ebonized wood staff, decorative gold brass cap, corded and tasseled along staff. A remarkable collection in very good to fine condition. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $615
Lot 823		Confederate Guidons. Vintage Civil War banners or guidons to mark Corp Headquarters. 1) Red cloth guidon with red lining, swallow-tailed, 18" x 26", with gold bullion braid borders, pole straps and tassels. Presently being hung vertically off small vintage wood rod with finials. Gold star in center has minor evidence of flaking, otherwise fine. 2) Confederate Guidon for the 1st Texas Mounted Rifles, identified to Bugler, William Merritt, 15" x 18", red and off-white muslin, with a single star appliqué upper left corner. Framed with a medal identification plaque to an overall size of 22" x 25". Some minor fraying right borders, three small holes and one small tear do not detract from the banner's overall fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $677
Lot 824		Commemorative 35 Star Double Wreath Patterned Reunion Parade Flag. 35 star double wreath parade flag honoring the 71st Volunteer Infantry of New York, most likely to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Printed on cotton, 16" x 24", white stars on a navy ground with seven red stripes and six white stripes, c. 1913. White stripes have been overprinted in black, "BULL RUN" / 71ST NEW YORK VOL. INFT / FREDRICKSBURG…CHANCELLORSVILLE / GETTYSBURG", being important battles for the 71st. Age toned, lightly stained, lightly frayed around all the edges. Top to bottom left border shows wear from where the flag was previously affixed to a wooden staff. Flag is mounted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 31½". Fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,198
Lot 825		Union Forager's Kepi. Navy blue wool, leather bill and chinstrap, silk interior lining, two brass Federal eagle buttons. Topped with crossed brass Artillery cannons. Leather bill and strap show some wear. A few tiny stains. Inner leather sweatband moderately torn and cracked. Kepi fabric cannon insignia, lining and stitching totally intact. Condition is fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $332
Lot 826		Vintage United States Flags & Bunting. Three items: 1) 36 Star Guidon (swallow-tailed) U.S. Flag, polished muslin, red, white & blue, 24" x 36". Framed: 28" x 47". Some fraying along the edges, minor age fading but overall in excellent condition. The 36 Star Flag was to last for two years (1865-1867) and the only President to serve under it was Andrew Johnson. 2) 35 Star Double Wreath Patterned U.S. Flag, cotton, 45" x 79", cotton backed for preservation. Red stripes very good, white stripes heavily toned with small stains and punctures throughout. The blue field of stars is completely turned and heavily dry-rotted. Nevertheless stars are present. The 35 Star Flag was to last two years (1863-1865) with President Abraham Lincoln serving under this flag. 3) Bunting, muslin, 23" x 21' (roll), red, white & blue ground and stars. Vintage original bunting from the 1860s in overall remarkable condition. Estimated Value $400 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,046
Lot 827		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 828		Civil War Regimental Flag, Georgia Infantry. Flag of Company "B", 14th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Fitzgerald, Georgia. Red cloth measures 12" x 15½", large white center embroidered star measures 7" x 7". Light soiling, one tiny hole upper right side of flag. Mounted with a metal identification plaque and framed to an overall size of 20" x 24". Fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Blake Horn, Plantation Collectibles, Macon, GA., 2001. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,292
Lot 829		Naval Headgear. Two vintage items: 1) Straw Naval "Boater" Hat, 11" x 10" x 4", 1¾" navy cotton crown ribbon, 1" round naval "anchor" button affixed to rear of hat on ribbon. Virtually no breaks in the straw. Hat ribbon shows some wear. 2) U.S. Civil War Naval Hat, blue wool felt, height 3" and width 11", black silk tally with side bow, brown leather sweatband. "U.S.S Franklin" stitched on the tally. The Franklin was a Union gunboat involved in Confederate action near Hog Point on the Mississippi River in 1863. "J. Doyle" has been stenciled inside the hat. Slightly faded. Two medium moth holes underside of brim and a few tiny moth holes throughout. Both overall in very good condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $332
Lot 830		Bardou & Son Four-Draw Brass Telescope. During the 1850s, Captain A.J. Myer of the U.S. Army was responsible for the dramatic increase in the use of optical devices to observe military signal flag communication. Improved optics such as binoculars and telescopes made it possible to read signals at great distances, thus improving communications on both sides during the Civil War. The US government purchased heavy duty telescopes from the French maker D.F. Bardou and Son. This example a four -draw brass telescope with a 2" objective lens and yields a 30X power magnification. The two largest tubes encased with leather coverings. The rear ocular is equipped with a sliding brass dust cover. Weight is approximately 3 pounds, measures 10¼" when compacted and almost 30" in length when fully extended. Top tube engraved " Bardou & Son / Paris" with "Trademark" of "caduceus" and letters "G" and "B" on either side, below " Signal Service U.S. Army". Overall in fine condition but likely missing from deterioration the leather wrap around first section. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $246
Lot 831		14 Vintage Ambrotypes and Tintypes. Collection of 14 ambrotypes and tintypes from the Civil War era. Varying sizes and images from 2" x 1½" to 4½" x 3½". Varied striking portraits of citizens, six soldiers and a family of three. All images with original decorative brass surrounds. Six images complete in original display case. Also included is a Calling Card Holder, trimmed in bone with Mother-of-Pearl inlay, 4" x 2¾", push-button open & closing mechanism, hinged top. Front side of case inlaid with "13 stars" (2 are missing) and "Union", verso inlaid with a floral motif. Some veneer chipping throughout. Collection overall very good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 832		Gettysburg - Confederate Death Certificate. Manuscript document signed by Leslie Calman, Capt. C.S.A., Surgeon, 29th VA, 3 x 7½", Winchester, July 5, 1863. "This is to certify that on July 2, 1863 Private Roy Greig Company B 29th Virginia, died of wounds at Gettysburg." Ink is slightly faded but completely legible. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $456
Lot 833		Vintage Wooden Camp Chest. Large camp chest, 16" x 24" x 12". Once belonging to Captain William A. Throop (1839-1884), of the 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry. Chest boasts original blue paint with "Capt. Wm. A. Throop / 1st Mich. I" stenciled on front. Clasp and hinges appear to be very old replacements, but side handles original. A remarkable and scarce piece. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,199
Lot 834		Field Snare Drum. This 12" tall 16 1/2" diameter field drum is made of maple and still has its snares intact. Both the upper and lower drum heads are present. Circa 1870's - 1880's. The ropes and leather rope tighteners are present as well, the tighteners having two flowers on each of the pulls. Iron rope hooks along top and bottom circumfrences. Screw-type snare adjuster. Accompanied by two nice 16" mahagony drumsticks and the drumstick belt carriage used by the drummer to stow his drumsticks when not in use, is a reproduction. Fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 835		Vintage Officers Document Box. Property of James W. Race (1828-1887) Company Commander of Company B, 93rd Regiment Infantry, New York. Wood box covered in dark blue oil cloth, edges trimmed with brass studs, 7" x 16" x 10", 5" leather handle, paper lined. Original box key and locking mechanism present. Box hinges appear to be replacements. Box top studded and stenciled "J.W. Race" and adorned with a 2" x 2" "Shamrock". Front box panel stenciled "93D…S.N.Y.V." Some moderate cloth loss throughout. Given its age and extensive use, the box remains in good condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 836		Medical Saddle Bag. Physician's leather medical saddlebag kit, complete with all 16 glass stopped bottles (8 in each compartment). Each case measures 8" x 8" x 3", with leather and wood side-out compartment, small top pull-out compartment for instruments and supplies. Includes four bone handled instruments, one a 3-bladed fleamer (bleeder). The original leather connecting strap has disintegrated but the end kits remain intact. Outside flap straps and handles torn, a few small holes inside kit. A remarkable piece of medical military history in good condition. Accompanied by a "Seabury & Johnson" capsicum plaster cylinder cannister and a "B. Welch, Lakeville, CT" physician's wood splint. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 837		Union Kepi. Military Kepi, red, white and blue oil cloth, 8" in diameter, leather bill and chinstrap, two Federal eagle buttons, unlined. Paper labeled inside, "Woolverton & Button, Hats, Caps, Furs, and Straw Goods, 469 and 471 Broadway, Albany, N.Y." White oil cloth worn and cracked. Leather bill and strap slightly worn. Otherwise in good condition. This style kepi said to have possibly been used in U.S. Grant's Presidential Campaign. Estimated Value $300 - 400. Roger S. Steffen Historical Militaria Auction, March 16, 1998. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $209
Lot 838		New York Illustrated News Advertising Poster. The New York Illustrated News, which ran from November 1859 to January 1864, was a weekly publication and a trusted resource for Civil War news. A fierce image of a Zouave Union Soldier dominates and captures the attention of the viewer. Poster measures 29" x 21½", red, white, blue & black, mounted on acid-free board, Christopher, Morse & Skippon, Printers, 109 Nassau Street, N.Y., circa 1860's. Signed lower left corner "Cl. E. del." Vertical and horizontal folds, some age toning, minor stains, rippling and edge wear throughout. Framed to an overall size of 32" x 25". A striking poster whose colors remain vivid and bright. Overall in very good condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 839		Field Soldiers' Personal Objects. A vintage collection of soldiers' personal items which includes: The Soldiers' Hymn-Book, Presented by the United States Christian Commission, Boston Young Men's Christian Association, c. 1860-1865, with. several soldiers names, one dated 1863, regiments, etc. Also, two tortoiseshell handled straight edge razors, one bone handled straight edge razor marked Westholm & Son, Sheffield with etched blade reading "Union It Must and Shall be Preserved" contained in a leather case, a bone handled shaving brush, a leather gunpowder flask, a tin coffee pot, a tin cannister, a tin camp candle holder, a field knife and fork, a brass crossed sword cavalry insignia, a military ID/ tag, a heart embossed buckle cover, a small carved wood cup with two bone dice, and a pair of scissors stamped 1865. All items very good to fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 450. View details	Realized $240
Lot 840		Confederate Officers and Statesman. Jubal A. Early Cut signature ("J.A. Early") on a small slip of paper, affixed to 5¾ x 4" cardstock; Alexander Stephens Card signed, "Alexander Stephens M.C. of Ga. / Washington D.C. / 1st March 1880", matted with a 6½ x 4½ Sartain engraving and a piece of $20 CSA currency. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Carte de visite identified in another hand, upper right tip missing, and three stars supposedly cut from Jackson's uniform (?), matted on 8¼ x 6¼ cardstock. Accompanied by a Confederate secessionist badge affixed to a framed (13½ x 8¾") bevelled mirror from c. 1885. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 841		Confederate Bearer Bond. Confederate States of America bearer bond for one thousand dollars, No. 9908 (Third Series), March 1864, Richmond, VA., with 12 rows of coupons, one page, 28" x 17", clean and unclipped. Decorative graphics include an equestrian figure of Washington. Very fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 842		Civil War Zouave Turban. Tri-colored Zouave Tasseled Turban; 8" x 9" x 25" with 15" hanging tassel. Cap is a brilliant red soft felt with a brown leather sweatband, turban wrap a creme brushed felt and the tassel (which appears to be newer) in a bright blue wool. The Zouaves were known as the Fighting Peacocks due to their colorful and elaborate uniforms. By the outbreak of the Civil War, nearly 100 regiments or companies were fielding Zouave-inspired battledress. Very good condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $418
Lot 843		Wooden Inkwell. Circa 1850-1860s, 2½" in height, 5½" in diameter, two original glass inkwells, 1" and 1¾", are inserted in the top, 5 small drilled round holes surround the inkwells to hold pens. Heavily lacquered body bears remnants of original gilt ornamentation. Evidence of heavy use. Accompanied by a lovely 6" gold nib pen with mother-of-pearl handle. Fine condition. Abraham Lincoln used a similar one. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $148
Lot 844		Vintage Cockades. Cockades were worn on hats, jackets and other apparel to show support for a cause in the mid to late 19th century. Collection of 5 items: a Mourning Cockade, black ribbon, 3" in diameter, muslin backed, star of gold bullion thread and sequins. The four remaining cockades are Patriotic, various sizes, red,white and blue ribbon, muslin backed, decorated variously with gold bullion thread, ribbons, sequins, buttons and tassels. All show age wear. Overall very good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $295
Lot 845		C.S.A. Seal of Georgia Buttons. Two State Seal of Georgia decorative gold buttons, embossed with the words "Constitution", "Wisdom", " Justice" and "Moderation", 1" in diameter. The buttons are attached to a piece of fabric cut from the sleeve of the original dress jacket. The outer rim of the buttons lightly spotted, otherwise in very nice condition. The buttons are identified as being from the jacket worn by Captain F.S. Johnson, Jr. of the Macon Volunteers, Clinton, Georgia. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $369
Lot 846		Vintage Military Half-Plate Tintype. 6¼" x 5". Remarkable portrait of a very young, rosy-cheeked sixteen year old Union Calvaryman in uniform. Displayed in a gold, oval shaped, heavy cast iron, ornate Federal Eagle frame to an overall size of 12" x 9½". Minor plate crease across soldiers forehead. All four corners of the plate have been clipped to accommodate the oval frame. Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 847		Vintage Folding Camp Chair and Stool. 1) Camp chair measures 21" x 13" x 11", wood frame, green, red and gold needlepoint floral motif, tapestry back and seat covers, c. 1860s. Some fading and age wear. 2) Folding Camp Stool, wrought iron frame, 8" x 9½" x 9", cream, green, black and gold tapestry carpet covering. Metal frame shows moderate rusting and age wear. Both items in very good condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $209
Lot 848		Collection of Soldier's Personal Items. A variety of 20 items a typical soldier might need or use in the field. Items included in this diverse collection: pair of yellow-tinted sharpshooter wire-rimmed glasses with leather case, small bone handled brush, crudely etched on brush back "J.A. / 117 / NY ", two leather working tools, a clay pipe, rifle flint, brass eagle button (c.1860's), small comb; small encased personal mirror; 6th Army Corp Union identification pin tag, straight razor by "Frederick Reynolds in original box, field whistle, matches, collapsible cup with caddy, and a metal gun powder flask. Also included and a small Confederate Cross of Honor Medallion. A treasure trove of soldier's memorabilia. Overall condition good to very good. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 849		Camp Architecture, Brandy Station, Virginia. Albumen photo 6¾ x 9", negative by T.H. O'Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner. Photograph showing a group of soldiers from the Army of the Potomac and their wives sitting in front of summer quarters at camp in Brandy Station, Virginia. From Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Washington, D.C: Philp & Solomons, [c1866], v. 2, no. 57. Some fading and creasing; still compelling. Matted to 11 x 13". Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120

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