"My life is now like an open book...too bad I spent my youth scribbling on all the pages"
(anonymous Southern author)
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Books should be a part of any collector's life. This is especially true in the Civil War hobby. Although our pickings are slim right now, we hope to expand this section as we go along. Until then, though, here's a few to (pick one):
A-Entertain you
B-Educate you
C-Collect
D-Put under that short leg on the dinning room table.
The choice is yours...we only sell them!
| New Books |
Item # |
Price |
|---|---|---|
Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons: By Alphaeus S.
Albert. 511 pgs, hardcover. This is THE button book that everyone uses,
Albert's button book. |
BK104BGJJ |
$45 |
Military Button Makers And Dealers: By William McGuinn & Bruce Bazelon.
160 ppgs plus several pages of illustrations. THE backmark book. This
is the only foolproof way to determine reliable dates on buttons.
|
BK103AEJJ |
$25 |
Civil War Projectiles II: By W. Reid McKee & M. E. Mason,
Jr.192 pages + 10 page supplement, hardcover. The book that started an
entuire numbering system, this book is a must to decipher the MM system by
most collectors use for bullets. |
BK102BDJJ |
$39.95 |
Gettysburg Battlefield Relics & Souvenirs: By Mike O'Donnell.318 ppgs,
hardcover. Don't let the name fool you, this is a useful book no matter what
battlefield you like most. One of the best relic books in decades! Tons of
pictures of relics from the common to rare. |
BK101BAJJ |
$35 |
US Army & Militia Canteens 1775-1910: By Mike O'Donnell. 299 ppgs,
hardcover. This is the most informative book ever done on canteens, and a
goldmine of information. |
BK92BDJJ |
$38.50 |
Artillery Fuses of the Civil War: By Charles H. Jones. 169 ppgs
hardcover. The best book available on fuses, and a great way to identify
those odd ones we often dig. |
BK93BAJJ |
$35 |
Plates, Belts and Swords of the Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Union
Veterans: By Douglas Roussin, 148 ppgs, hardcover. A landmark book for
collectors of Civil War Veterans items, and the most comprehensive ever on
this fast growing portion of the collector's market. Includes crisp photos
of each item, measurements, a rarity scale and a standardized cataloging
number system. |
BK91JEJJ |
$34.95 |
Relics & Reminiscing: Diary of a Lowcountry Digger: By Richard Walker,
151 ppgs Hardcover. Numerous full color photos of relics and relic hunting
illustrate this fascinating account of a long time South Carolina relic
hunters experiences. |
BK81AHJJ |
$29.95 |
American Military Headgear Insignia: By J. Duncan Campbell and
Michael J. O'Donnell. 311 ppgs hardcover. Excellent reference of hat devices
used from 1800-1870's. Great for helping identify dug insignia! |
BK72BDJJ |
$39.95 |
The Federal Civil War Shelter Tent: By Frederick Gaede, 130 ppgs
softcover. Very informative, illustrated study of this often overlooked
piece of history. |
BK71ABJJ |
$19.95 |
India Rubber and Gutta Percha in the Civil War: By
MikeWoshner320ppg hardcover, many photos, informative history of
India-rubber & gutta-percha with slant toward military items. Excellent
reference on a neglected subject. |
BK75BDJJ |
$39.95 |
Civil War Relic Hunting A to Z: By Bob Buttafusco. A no nonsense
reference work with all the insider tips you need to be a successful relic
hunter. Wonderful reading and valuable information for anyone from the
beginner to the expert. Soft cover, 91 ppgs. |
BK100AJJJ |
$17.95 |
Relic Hunter: The Field Account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts, and Hunting
by Howard R. Crouch: Now back in print, with an updated appendix that
covers much more than the first edition. This is THE best book on Civil War
relic hunting, in our opinion. Autographed, Softcover, 220ppgs plus 50 page
supplement. |
BK64AEJJ |
$25.95 |
Exploring Civil War Campsites: The latest project by David Poche and
Wayne Rex, this CD is a goldmine of information for all relic hunters, no
mater the experience level. Learn techniques for using GPS to locate sites,
learn the best sources of historical information needed, interpreting relics
including using forensics on bullets, and much more. If you have any
interest in finding artifacts, we suggest this CD. |
BK77AHJJ |
$30.00 |
Interpreting History from Relics Found in Rural Civil War Campsites:
By David Poche, Roger Baker, and Roger Hager. 57 ppgs softcover, this highly
detailed and informative book gives valuable information of determining
where to hunt in suspected camps, and how to interpret your findings.
Fascinating, and a must read for any relic hunter, from beginner to veteran. |
BK76JGJJ |
$13.95 |
Finding Civil War Camps in Rural Areas: By David Poche, Roger Baker,
and Roger Hager. Long out of print, we were
able to get a very few on a limited second run. This is a great book to help
the relic hunter figure out where to find camps. Get them while you can!
|
BK46FFJJ |
$12.95 |
 American Digger magazine: This is the magazine everybody's talking
about! The latest in what's being found in artifacts, and how to find
them! We have the current issue in stock
now, plus most back issues. Written by the
folks who dig it! We have the current issue plus many back issues in stock. For more info on this magazine that's sweeping the nation,
visit www.americandigger.com |
AD000AA |
$6.95 |
|
|
NBK2ADEE |
$22.50 |
General Lee and Santa Claus: By
Randall Bedwell and Louise Clack. 35
ppgs softcover. Heartwarming story of three young girls in the South who
worry that Santa Claus doesn't really love them, since he has not visited
them in four years, and they write a letter to General Robert E. Lee, asking
his opinion. |
BK74JBJJ |
$9.95 |
May I Quote You, General Lee?: By
Randall Bedwell. Wisdom from the
South's great General. Soft cover. |
BK73JBJJ |
$9.95 |
Southern Haunts CD: Includes two episodes of a TV documentary series.
Episode 1 is in Franklin, TN and visits the Carnton Mansion, a Civil War
landmark called the most haunted house in the state. Also includes a
visit to a haunted B&B. Episode 2 takes place in Franklin, KY at the Octagon
House said to have over 20 spirits from the Civil War. Also includes a
visit to Adams, TN and learn about the Bell Witch. |
BK43FJJJ |
$15 |
|
Used Books |
Item # |
Price |
  
The Civil War Boxed Set: By William C. Davis. Three great books: The
Commanders of The Civil War, The Battlefields of The Civil War, and The
Fighting Men of The Civil War, each aprox 256 pages, softcover, heavily
illustrated color and B/W. Cased in a hardboard sleeve. Perfect except
slight staining on edge of "Commanders" book and very slight case
paper peeling as shown in the photo. |
BK105BJJJ |
$40 |
Homespun Tales-The Battle Of Franklin: 200 pgs, hardcover, excellent
condition. Illustrated with photos and drawings related to the Battle of
Franklin, TN. Has stories and eyewitness accounts from the battle. |
BK99JHJJ |
$15 |
Deeds of Valor-How America's Civil War Heroes Won The Congressional
Medal Of Honor: 558 pgs hardcover, excellent condition, illustrated
throughout in BW. Tells the story of each medal of Honor Winner. Very
interesting stuff! |
BK98JHJJ
|
$25 |
Carrying The Flag: Put together and edited by Gordon C. Rhea from letters
and accounts of Confederate Private Charles Whilden, "The Confederacy's most
unlikely hero." 277 ppgs hardcover, like new. |
BK94JCJJ |
SOLD |
Great American Generals-Robert E Lee: Hardcover, 80 ppgs, good
condition, minor age yellowing. Well illustrated and informative, with dust
jacket. |
BK86BHJJ |
$12 |
The Last To Die: Civil War novel by Graham K Strickland, autographed.
Softcover, 331 ppgs. Brand new. |
BK87JJAJ |
$15 |
 
Civil War Relics of the Western Campaign Autographed FIRST EDITION:
Excellent artifact reference, very hard to find book, which last year sold
out of its 4th printing, but here we have the 1987 FIRST EDITION,
autographed not only by author Charles Harris but also co author Michael
O'Donnell. |
BK70DJSS |
$125 |
FIRST EDITION Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia by Francis Lord::
360 ppg Hardcover, dust jacket ragged, spine slightly loose but intact,
previous owner's name whited out on fly page. Original first edition,
copyright 1965! This was the only relic book available for years. |
BK58CJJJ1 |
$60 |
|
Lee Takes Command: By Clifford Dowdey. Hardcover, with dust jacket.
380 pgs. Has been inscribed with previous owner's name. Excellent used
condition. |
BK82BHJJ |
$10 |
Jebb Stewart- by John Thomason: 512 ppg, hardcover. A
comprehensive account of this General and his role in the Civil War. Good
used condition, other than slight yellowing on edges. |
BK29JEJJ |
$12 |
Campaigning With Grant: By Horace Porter. Hardcover (embossed), 546
pgs. An EXACT reprint of the late 1800's original, with gold leaf page
edges, "wallpaper" flycovers, and ribbon bookmark. |
BK52JCJJ |
$20 |
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Southern History of the War: 1255 ppgs, hardcover, by Edward A Pollard.
Written by the wartime editor of the Richmond Examiner, this gives a unique
insight as to the Southern history of the War. Fascinating reading. Dust
jacket is slightly rough, book itself is in very good condition although
pages are yellowed from age. |
BK68JGJJ1 |
$15 |
7th Edition 1995 Civil War Price Guide: These old price guides are
almost impossible to buy, and very collectable. Soft cover, 212 pages.
Prices are now outdated, but lots of good information on various relics. |
BK38BEJJ |
$25 |
|
Vol. I, Number II, North South Trader: The second most rare issue, almost as hard to get as the first one. In mint condition. |
BK17JCJJ |
$20
|
|
Antique Books |
Item # |
Price |
1864 and 1889 Religious Book Set Owned by A.M. Palmer of Auburn, NY: The
hardbound leather 1864 book is The Book of Common Prayer, while the
1889-is The Child's Bible Catechism. Both were owned by A.M. Palmer
of Auburn, NY penciled inside of both. Pamphlet in fair-good shape, leather
bound book has front cover detached and book is now in two sections, but
complete. |
BK47BJJJ | $50 |
 
Self and Sex Series: What A Young Woman Ought to Know published 1898
by Sylvanus Stall in London. Written by Mrs. Mary Wood-Allen, M.D.
Chapters include What are You Worth?, Care of Body, Building Brains,
Becoming a Woman, and many more in 264 pages. Spine is loose and some pencil
marks are on the front and back blank pages. Very readable and a
fascinating look back. |
BK41JIJJ | $35 |
 
Self and Sex Series: What a Young Boy Ought to Know published 1909 by
Slyvanus Stall in London. Written by Sylvanus Stall, D.D. Chapters,
which are called Cylinders, include The Question of the Origin of Life,
Natural and Proper, How Seeds are Made to Grow, God's Purpose in Giving us
Hands, and many more in 193 pages. Condition is good, spine intact.
Very readable and fascinating to learn how society was in the early 20th
century. |
BK42JIJJ | $35 |
Briseis by William Black: 1896 first edition novel published by
Harpers and Brothers. Black was a frequent author in Harpers magazine as
well as a novelest. 406 ppgs hardcover, Illustrated, very good condition. |
BK78JEJJ | $15 |
Civil War Text Book, The Union Reader: 264 pgs, published in
1862. Belonged to Fanny Warwick, Tracy Creek, NY as written in front leaf,
who used it in 1888. Back then it wasn't unusual for text books to be
in use that long. A civil war era textbook printed for New York schools, in
good condition |
BK23AGJJ |
$35 |
The Outlawed Banner (a first edition): A novel by Garland Roark. "A
novel of ships lost and Women won." Published in 1956. A first edition, has
dust jacket. Book in fairly good condition, cover a little ragged on edges.
Was once a library book, has stamp inside (1956) plus note on overdue fines
bring "3 cents a day for 14 days." |
BK95JHJJ | $25 |
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