Non Dug Civil War Items

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An Interesting Carved and Signed Wooden

Relief Portrait of Abraham Lincoln - Early 1900s - Derby or Darby

This is a really neat, and large, carved wood portrait of Abraham Lincoln.  The heavy wood block that the relief is carved into is 13 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches and is 1 3/8 inches in depth.  The wood is pretty dark and may be walnut, but I am uncertain of this.  In the bottom right corner, the artist has etched their name - it is either Derby or Darby.  The hanger on the back is made with old nails and wire and, based upon this, I suspect that this piece was made in the early 1900s or possibly even in the late 1800s.  The carving needs to be cleaned, but overall appears to be in very good condition.  I can't say that I have ever really seen another piece like this.  It would make a great addition to any Lincoln collection!

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Item Number - R083

Price - $75.00

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June 14th, 1864 Civil War Newspaper

The Philadelphia Press - The Great Central Fair & Morgan's Raid

The June 14th, 1864 issue of the Philadelphia Press.  The paper includes a detailed front page column on Philadelphia's Great Central Fair (a large Sanitary Commission fair).  Other news includes details of Morgan's Raid into Kentucky, the repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law, and a list of Pennsylvanians from the 18th Corps who have been wounded.  Four pages - one single sheet - each page is 20 1/2 x 29 inches.  This copy has a few small holes along the horizontal fold of pages 1 and 2 and some very light browning, otherwise is it a crisp copy that is in very fine condition!

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Item Number - R086

The June 28th, 1864 issue of the Philadelphia Press.  The paper includes a nice front page column on Philadelphia's Great Central Fair (a large Sanitary Commission fair) noting that it is the first "Cheap Day", news on the Siege of Petersburg, Sherman's operations, a list of wounded Pennsylvania and New Jersey soldiers and even a mention of the C.S.S. Alabama.  Four pages - one single sheet - each page is 20 1/2 x 29 inches.  This copy has very little browning just a few edge tears and creases - overall in excellent condition.

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Item Number - R085

SOLD!

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July 4th, 1864 Civil War Newspaper

The Philadelphia Press - Grant & Sherman's Campaigns

The Independence Day 1864 issue of the Philadelphia Press.  The paper includes information about the celebration of 4th of July in Philadelphia, the occupation of New Orleans, Sheridan's Raid, Wilson's operations and attacks on Butler's position at Bermuda Hundred.  Four pages - one single sheet - each page is 20 1/2 x 29 inches.  This copy has very little browning, but there is an irregular hole that runs almost the length of the horizontal fold and affects most of pages 1 & 2 and a small portion of 3 & 4.

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Item Number - R084

Price - $12.00

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A Wonderful Early 20th Century Tipton

Gettysburg Battlefield Photograph - Pennsylvania Memorial

I know that this is not a battle relic, but it is a very nice battlefield photograph from the famous Gettysburg photographer W.H. Tipton so I wanted to get it in my Gettysburg category.  The photograph (7 x 9 inches on a 9 3/4 x 12 inch mat) is a nice image of the Pennsylvania Memorial which must have been completed not too long before the photograph was taken (the monument was dedicated in 1910 and the photograph appears to be from the 1910-1920 period).  In the foreground is a car with four passengers - two men and two women.  The man in the passenger seat has bushy white sideburns and mustache.  I would be willing to bet that he is a Civil War veteran - in fact, he actually looks familar, but I cannot place him.  The wheel of another car which is behind this one is just entering the photograph.  At the bottom right of the mat is the imprint "W.H. Tipton 8 Main St. Gettysburg PA".  There are a couple of small marks on the photograph and there is some wear to the edges and back of the mat, but overall, the photograph is in very good condition.  This is a really nice early battlefield photograph!

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Item Number - G073

SOLD!

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Gettysburg Bullseye Canteen - May

Be a Battlefield Pick Up - With Remnants of Original Strap

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This bullseye canteen was acquired from a Gettysburg antiques dealer who purchased it from a Gettysburg estate sale.  It is a model 1858 bullseye canteen.  The cover is gone but it still has about two feet of the original cloth strap.  The condition of the canteen makes me suspect that it may have been a battlefield pick up from shortly after the battle.  It has some rust, particularly on one side, but there are no holes.  There is a large dent on the more heavily rusted side and a smaller dent on the opposite side.  The pewter spout has been broken - a portion is gone from one side.  I am uncertain about when this damage occurred.  Although it is impossible to determine the exact origins of this canteen, its condition and the fact that it came from a local family makes it highly likely that it is a relic of the Battle of Gettysburg.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting the provenance as it is explained above.

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Item Number - G034

SALE PENDING

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Rare 1st Edition 1866 Booklet - Is The South Ready For Restoration

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Unique Signed Fence Post Candlestick Holder Reported

to Have Been Made from a Gettysburg Battlefield Fence

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We purchased this item locally and were told by its owner (not a dealer) that many years ago there was a Gettysburg man who acquired fence posts from the Gettysburg Battlefield which he then carved into candlestick holders like the one seen here.  The item has clearly been made from a fence post.  I tried to research the item on the internet using the only name that I had - "Red" - but could not find anything.  A long time Gettysburg resident told me that they remembered someone who did this kind of work, but could not remember the name.  Therefore, I am offering it as it was described to me, but at this point cannot offer any more detailed information about it.  It is 12 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches wide at the widest point.  The bottom is signed (with a wood-burner) "Red #206".  This item may be seen in case 63 at The Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - R029

SOLD!

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Heart Design Harness or Blanket Buckle

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