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general orders, Confederate and Union documents, Civil War patriotic envelopes,

Paper Americana, US Postal History, US and Foreign Stamps, artifacts, and much more.

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Consignment or Purchase: Rifles, Pistols, Swords, Artifacts, Civil War or Pre Civil War

Outright Purchase: Civil War Letters and Documents,

Mounted US Stamp Collections, prefer 19^th and early 20^th Century.

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Show Schedule for 2010

Civil War Shows

Richmond, VA August 21-22, 2010 at The Showplace

Gettysburg PA November 6-7, 2010, Allstar Events Complex next to Eisenhower Inn

Richmond VA November 21-22, 2010, Richmond Raceway Complex

Fairfax StampFest - Elks Lodge, Fairfax Virginia

September 11-12, October 16-7, November 27-8, 2010

Many items are on display and for sale at Journey’s End Antiques located in Town and Country Antiques Mall, (11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tues-Sat)

206 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen, NC 28315 Contact Paul Brill 910 944-3359 (Shop) 910-638-4542 (Cell) Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 Pic5 Pic6 Pic7 Pic8 Pic9

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New!! Listings of Paper Americana New!!

Coming Soon: Fantastic correspondence of Prt. George A. Spencer, 7^th Rhode Island, loaded with soldier art (he was an engraver by trade) and spectacular illustrated lettersheets including a campaign lettersheet for Lincoln’s second election; Starr pistol; RARE document and rose ambrotype

image of Isaac Asbury Clark, 1^st Lt. CSA 1^st Creek Indian Regiment; RARE battle letters from 17^th Mississippi Infantry written by three Lewis brothers;

unusual pre war letter about introducing camels into the Confederate army written by a Confederate general;

war date letter about Robert E. Lee written by J. M. Benson, Co K. 2^nd S.C. Regiment.

Individual items and letter groups will be available on our website or on eBay as posted. Inquiries welcome!

Confederate Prisoner Parole Roll $1750.00

A great document listing roll of prisoners of war paroled at Richmond Virginia. This document, measuring 16.5x21 inches, was taken from the Capitol Building at Richmond Va April 4^th, 1865 by George D. Murray, private in the 5^th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. Civil War Data Base shows Murray deserted in October 5, 1864 from the 20^th Connecticut. Unless he became a civilian, somehow he ended up in Richmond in April 1865. Of course, as the description states, he might have been a civilian. Interesting twist. It is published on heavy rag paper in outstanding condition. The document has a number of folds but no defects, tears, or stains. With one exception, all prisoners were taken in February or March of 1865. See a more detailed description in one of the images. This item is very suitable for framing and has a great deal of aesthetic appeal. Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4

Matched  Pair  GEORGE II  English  Colonial, Light Military Flintlock  Holster Pistols, Marked T. Saunders  Circa 1715 – 1735

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An extremely fine condition original pair of military flintlock pistols. The pistols have a sculpted/faceted and raised breech, round to octagonal 12 "cannon-form barrels, smoothbore .63 caliber, with proper King’s inspection proof marks. Early bridle-less flintlock mechanisms with matching gooseneck hammers and early 18th century type accents. The frizzen-backs and lock plates with smooth matching surfaces. Finely sculpted, 18th century-type, full mounts: Brass stirrup-type butt-caps with nicely turned pommels and long embossed side-stirrups. Finely detailed, classic 18th century etched and chiseled openwork brass Serpent-type side plate of classic English form. The brass trigger-guards with sculpted and nicely detailed and deep fluted bows. Two (2) baluster-turned ramrod-pipes and matching brass tip wooden ramrods.Fine molded and raised carved ebonized-walnut, full stocks with bulbous butt-caps and relief carving around the locks, barrel tangs and the side plates. The barrels are smooth, choice surfaces, clear markings, sharp contours, very good bores and some light patches of discoloration. Strong lock mechanisms with all original components and matching smooth surfaces with much finish. Fine, early type walnut full stocks with 90%+ finish with expected minor hairlines and handling marks. A very nice, overall high quality pair of 18th Century English Flintlock Military Holster Pistols made by well known maker T. Saunders of London, Overall length, 19".

Abraham Lincoln –War Date Autograph Note Signed August 20, 1864 that states “I shall be glad if any Department of Bureau can give Mr. Waugh the desired clerkship, A. Lincoln Aug 20, 1864” Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 $9,495 Lincoln is responding to a letter received by Sec. of War Stanton on August 20, 1864 from Mr. Waugh in Georgetown DC stating that “…he is from Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia…is a refugee without means or employment…desires clerkship…” Overall frame is 17x29 inches, matted area about an inch smaller all around with 4 insets of engraving, legend, Lincoln’s ANS on back of letter, and laser copy of letter to which Lincoln is replying back to Stanton. This item is investment grade and of the highest quality. A similar ANS on the web right now is priced at $16,000. It is interesting to note that Lincoln replied on the same day the letter was written so it must have been hand carried to Stanton from Georgetown. DC. This item is fantastic and ready to hang.

Ulysses S. Grant – War Date Autograph Letter Signed One page, 7.75x9.75 inches, February 9, 1865. Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 Pic5 $5950 Grant writes from City Point, Virginia to Maj. Gen(s) Ord and Meade. In full “City Point Va, Feb 9, 1865, I will leave here at 12 m. for Washington to remain absent four of five days unless sooner recalled. Please inform Col. Bowers of all movements or changes so that he may keep me advised., U S Grant, Lt. Gen.” He adds the word in upper left “Cipher” indicating letter was to be encoded before transmittal, also a pencil note upper right “11 am” in a different hand. At bottom is a copy print of Grant and his two generals. Details surrounding the date Grant wrote this letter are described in both the COA and Certificate of Authenticity. Fabulous frame overall 16x21 inches and ready to hang.

British Heavy Military Dragoon Pistol - Pattern 1738, GEORGE III PERIOD

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Very scarce early George III period military dragoon flintlock pistol made by VERNON dated 1761. This officer’s pistol is in extremely fine overall condition, 100 % original including the brass tip ramrod. The lock plate is marked VERNON 1761 with a CROWN over GR and all normal regulation proof marks and brass furniture. The hammer action is in very fine working order, strong and tight. The stock wood is very fine condition with no cracks or major issues, and there is a nice mellow patina on all the brass fixtures. This 19 ¼ inch overall length gun is a great example of an early British George III Colonial flintlock pistol that may have seen service in the French & Indian War and/or the American Revolutionary war.

New Model 1863 Army Remington Revolver, Surcharged with NJ Mark $2250

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Serial# 71215, (made and delivered in 1864) .44 caliber. 8" octagonal barrel, very good bore and hammer/trigger action. The State of New Jersey "N.J" militia mark is stamped on the left side of the barrel, all lettering on the metal is in excellent condition. The frame and loading lever work well. The gun has a very nice overall even mellow brown/plum color on all the metal including the cylinder with minimal minor pitting and corrosion. The barrel retains a nice plum patina finish. The brass trigger guard is a spotted mustard brown and the walnut grips show light scratches and a few small marks on light original finish.

Civil War Drum, ID’d – Excelsior, Regt. Co. N.G.S.N.Y. Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 Pic5 Pic6 Pic7 $5995 A wonderful restored drum that belonged to Pvt. William Linde who had transferred into “G’ Co, NY 10^th Infantry on June 5, 1865 and mustered out on June 30, 1865. He had previously served in “M” Co. NY 8^th Light Artillery. The 10th was originally formed in Albany New York. This rare drum, restored by William Reamer in July 1995, a very famous restorer of drums lived in Fetterville, PA. The drum has Bill’s hand written label and also the original manufacturer label of William Kilbourn of Albany, New York. The drum was meticulously restored by Reamer and is all original except for replacement rope of the period and reproduction leather ears. An extraordinary opportunity for the Civil War drum specialist.

Imperial Albumen, Col. Alexander Duncan Adams, Co B, 27^th New York Infantry Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 $695

A really nice imperial albumen of Col. Alexander Duncan Adams, Col. 27^th New York Infantry, a two-year regiment, fought in Battles of South Mountain, Fredericksburg, and Antietam to name a few; mounted in a nice wooden frame about 24x30 inches which hung in Lancaster Hall, GAR #84. The image area is about 18x24 inches; frame is in excellent condition. Quite RARE and desirable for the image collector; comes with other printed photos, paperwork, and summary of his career and that of the 27^th New York, known as the “Union Regiment” Adams was born in Lyons, NY. Really a wonderful image that is ready to hang. Shipping extra!

Civil War Model 1840 Medical Officer's Sword Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 Pic5 Pic6 Pic7 $1550 A nice brass patriotic eagle handle medical officer's sword from the Civil War. The sword is probably a European import, no maker's mark. The handle displays a shield with the letters MS (Medical Staff) and 13 stars with a fancy brass cross bow. The handle back has another shield for a person's name/initials (none shown). The blade has a nice consistent light gray color and is faintly etched on both sides with a floral motif. The front of blade has etched words "United States Medical Staff" in Old English style. The scabbard is gray polished steel with a couple of dents and a crack on the lower back side. The blade fits well to the scabbard which has two brass mounts and hanger rings. There is no doubt the sword was in the field during the war but has survived well. A scarce artifact, generally carried by surgeons and assistant surgeons. The sword overall length is 37.5 inches and the blade is 31 inches.

The Catalog of Union Civil War Patriotic Covers: William R. Weiss, HB, 839 pp. 8.5x11, superb reference book, 1995, only comprehensive work of its kind. Limited Edition!  Comes with a value guide. Shipped book rate as it is quite heavy. Drop shipped from publisher .… $115 includes shipping from the publisher. One of our best sellers!

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New: The Complete Civil War on DVD-ROM for Windows

Combines a number of CDs on two searchable data bases that individually would cost $350.

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Includes * Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies *Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies * Map Atlas of the Official Records (high resolution) * National Archives Guide-Index (5 volumes) * Dyer's Compendium *Fox's Regimental Losses * Southern Historical Society Papers *Confederate Military History * Campaigns of the Civil War * Biographies of 7 Confederate Generals (J.A. Early, J.E.B. Stuart, J.B. Gordon, R.E. Lee, J. Longstreet, G.M. Sorrel, "Stonewall" Jackson

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