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03726-M0595CCHO- Original 19th Century Woodcut- HORSESHOEING IN THE ARMY, HARPER’S WEEKLY. Delicately hand colored. 11-1/2" x 16". $50.00
04160-M0995EKCU- Journal- SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, Vol. V, No.26. Dec 28, 1861. Great engravings! Wheat’s Improved Tanning Apparatus; Washing Machine For The Army; Old’s Patent Holder For Bagging Grain; Daboll’s Improved Fog Alarm; Adjustable Pipe Wrench; Annual Index; Patents--speaking of which, one article points out that claims for military inventions for year include 54 for improvements on cannon and small arms; 22 for projectiles; 32 for camp furniture; 10 for tents; 6 for canteens; 2 for war balloons; 44 for miscellaneous. War items were very much on the minds of all in this time of Civil War. Edge chips, otherwise very good. 9-1/2" x 13-1/2" x 14pp. $34.00
05754-M0397CUHH- Journal- HARPER'S WEEKLY, A JOURNAL OF CIVILIZATION, Vol. VII, No..320, Feb 14, 1863. Great Civil War issue. Large woodcuts throughout. Huge center spread of "Fruitless Attempt Of The Army Of The Potomac To Move Toward The Rappahannock On 20th January, 1863." Edges worn and evenly age-toned. Woodcuts eminently displayable. 11-1/2" x 16-1/2" x 16pp. $80.00
03800-M0695EKKH- Flier- DEVLIN & CO., NY & Washington. Jan 1879. Printed circular used as insert for new price list for Naval Uniforms. Not illustrated. Excellent condition. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". $8.00
05659-M1296EURE- Journal- PUCK, Puck Building, Keppler & Schwarzmann. New York. Vol. XLIV, No.1121, Aug 31,1898. Front is full page chromolithograph of "Mr. Mars, God Of War" sitting atop his trunk blubbering because peace had been declared between Spain and U.S.; full center spread of Uncle Sam sheathing his sword and a Red Cross nurse binding the wounds of a Spanish soldier w/ images of Spanish atrocities against native Americans hovering in clouds. Caption says: "Then And Now. We Have Not Only Given A Lesson In War, But A Lesson In Humanity." Back cover has full page w/domestic scene of Little Willie, Mama, and Grandma. Many other black and white illustrations throughout including one derogatory one by Gallaway of caricatured black gambler defending himself to his wife in dialect. Chromo artists are Dalrymple, Keppler and O'Neill Latham. A few corner and edge chips, some repaired edge tears. Generally good, however. Any of these illustrations would frame and display beautifully. 10-1/2" x 14" x 16pp. $38.00
01490-M0293ELCE- Catalogue- DETROIT ENGINE WORKS, Detroit, MI, 1914. Price List Of Repair Parts For Detroit Stationary Engines, Bulletin No. III, Part 3. All parts illustrated. Interesting half-tone of a small electric power station at U.S. military encampment, Camp Perry, OH, with two soldiers in attendance. Back cover is full page illustrated ad for the Wadsworth Light Kerosene Tractors. Stained and edge chips. 7-3/4" x 10-1/2" x 16pp. $28.00
04815-M0396LOKE- Catalogue- ARMY & NAVY STORE CO., NYC. 1916. Comprehensive selection of then-current military uniforms, accessories, insignia, supplies. Also U.S. Civil War Uniforms and Equipment, both Union & Confederate. All kinds of military head gear, both U.S. and foreign. Foreign uniforms including Continental Army, British, German, French, Russian. Boy Scout uniforms, flags, swords; rifles by Springfield, Beaumont, Mauser; pistols by Colt, Smith & Wesson, Starr; H & R shotguns, tents, camping goods, McClellan saddles, horse tack. Cowboy Clothing & Equipment, leather cuffs, five types of chaparejos, spur straps, gun leather, quirts, entire pg of spurs, cowboy boots, Sioux head dress. Indian goods for man, squaw, princess, etc. Military drums, trumpets, cymbals, batons, fifes. Highlander dress & equipment. Handcuffs, field glasses, Navy jack knives, Police badges, hats, whistles, clubs. Colt Gatling Gun with caisson and limber, more. Well illustrated. This one is getting scarce. Light cover soil, light vertical crease, cover corner chip. 7-3/4" x l0-1/4" x 56pp. $122.00
06676-M0595EESC-
Book- TOLD IN THE HUTS, The YMCA
Gift Book. Third Impression, Dec 1916. Contributed by Soldiers & War Workers. With
Introduction by Arthur K. Yapp. Illustrated by the late Cyrus Cuneo, being the
last work of this famous Artist. Several full page color plates. Published for
the Benefit of the Y.M.C.A. Active
service Campaign amongst our Soldiers, Sailors & Munitions Workers in all
parts of the World. London, Jarrold & Sons. New York, Frederick A. Stokes
Company, Publishers. Color illustrated paper covered boards with cloth spine.
Anthology of World War I era. General theme seems to glorify war somewhat.
Boards stained and worn, paper cover chipped. Bindings tight. Some foxing to
pages. X-library. 7-1/2”x 9-7/8”x 236pp.
$28.00
04002-M0795ECEA-
Book- INFANTRY DRILL REGULATIONS, United States Infantry Association,
Washington, DC. 1919. Annotated, illustrated. Prepared at the
Headquarters of the Expeditionary Forces in France. 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” x
226pp. $12.00
04062-M0895LERC- Catalogue- TALBOT-LYNN, Lynn, MA. 1919. High quality, artsy little hard back book entitled "THE MAN." Line art after the manner of Charles Dana Gibson. "Arranged And Published Under The Supervision of Our Tailors At Fashion Park." They made uniforms during WWI and were using some good features of military cuts in civilian clothes. Each spread has serviceman with a particular style garment: "The Seaman - at home he wears the Trapley," or "The Major - at home he wears the Copley," etc., for some seven different garments. Neat piece! Very good condition. 3-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 16pp. $43.00
01575-M0393EEKE- Envelope- MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE CO., Newark, NJ. 1919. L.D. Drewry, Gen Agent, Chattanooga, TN (w/canceled 3¢ Washington stamp). Mailed to a customer in Forbus, TN. Forbus is a little crossroads about three miles up the way from Pall Mall, TN, home of Sgt. Alvin C. York. This envelope is beautifully chromolithographed with a WWI sentry illustration looking surprisingly like Sgt. York. York was a hero in this area, even more so than nationally, and this could well have been playing to his popularity. Envelope has been torn off on the end, but chromo is well preserved. 6-1/2”x 3-1/8”. $22.00
02638-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Dec 10, 1926. Ads from Prince Albert, Camel, beautiful full color ad from Lucky Strike on back cover. 8-1/2" x 12" x 40 pp. $12.00
02639-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Sep 18, 1926. Ads from Camel, Prince Albert, Lucky Strike and more. 8-1/2" x 12" x 32 pp. $6.00
02640-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U. S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Oct 2, 1926. Ads from Camel, Prince Albert and more. 8-1/2" x 12" x 28 pp. $4.00
02641-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Oct 15, 1926. Ads from Camel and more. 8-1/2" x 12" x 36 pp. $4.00
02642-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Oct 29, 1926. Ads from Camel, Prince Albert. Beautiful color Lucky Strike ad on back cover. Suitable for framing and display. 8-3/4" x 12" x 40 pp. $8.00
02637-M0994EESC- Program- West Point Military Academy- A NAUTICAL KNOT presented by the Dialectic Society, 1927. Group photos, ads, original musical score, etc. Very good condition. 8-3/4" x 12" x 48pp. $6.00
02643-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Mar 11, 1927. Ads from Coke, Camel, Old Gold, Prince Albert & more. Beautiful color Lucky Strike/Half and Half ad on back cover by John Held, Jr. (1889-1958). His art goes at auction for from $300 to $4,000. Suitable for framing and display. 8-3/4" x 12" x 32 pp. $18.00
02644-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Apr 8, 1927. Ads from Camel, Old Gold, Prince Albert and more. Beautiful color Lucky Strike/Half and Half ad on back cover by John Held, Jr. (1889-1958). His art goes at auction from $300 to $4,000. Suitable for framing and display. 8-3/4" x 12" x 32 pp. $18.00
02645-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Apr 22, 1927. Nice cover. Ads from Old Gold, Prince Albert and more. 8-3/4" x 12" x 32 pp. $4.00
02646-M0994EESC- Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. May 2, 1927. Nice cover. Ads from Camel, Old Gold, Prince Albert and more. 8-3/4" x 12" x 32 pp. $4.00
02647-M0994EESC-Journal- THE POINTER, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. May 20, 1927. Ads from Coke, Camel, Old Gold and more. Beautiful color Lucky Strike/Half and Half ad on back cover by John Held, Jr. (1889-1958).His art goes at auction from $300 to $4,000. Suitable for framing and display. 8-3/4" x 12" x 36 pp. $18.00
02385-M0294COEE- Booklet- LEWIS UNION SUITS, for sale by John W. Ryan, L.I., NY. ca 1930s. "Keeping Fit In A Lewis Union Suit. Sitting-up Exercises Adapted from U.S. Army Drill Manual." Line art. Blue ink on buff stock. Excellent condition. 3-1/4" x 6 x 12pp. $18.00
00845-B0990QRT- Journal- THE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER. Supply Div. U.S. Army Corp Eng., Ft Belvoir, VA. Vol.I, No.2, June 1942. Restricted. Illustrated. Ft. Belvoir was formerly the home of the U.S. Army Engineering School and the Engineering Center Regiment. We’ve heard that all has been moved to Ft. Leonard Wood now. We taught Topographic and Geodetic Surveying there from 1959 to 1962. Allied officers from all our many nations came through the school. Our friends in those days included Libya, Iran and Laos. Times do change. Very good condition. 8-1/2" x 10-1/2" x 32pp. $8.00
04666-M0395ECOA- Booklet- PICTORIAL MANUAL of Aircraft, U.S.N.T.S. (Recognition) Columbus, OH. 1942. Restricted. Pictures and silhouette illustrations of all U.S. Army, Navy and R.A.F. aircraft. Used for training & reference to make sure you didn't shoot down a Friendly! Or, conversely, if you did not recognize it as a Friendly, shoot or dive for cover! Similar methods still used. Heavy coated stock, cord bound. Light cover soil. 10-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 56pp. $36.00
00066-B0990CEE- Catalogue- NATIONAL ARMY STORE. "Largest Army store in America". Denver, CO. 1960-61. Enfield rifles, clothing, spy glasses, boots, radios, watches, tools, home hair cutting outfit, etc. In mail sleeve. 8-1/2" x 11" x 48pp. $30.00
06483-M0799ELEE- Catalogue- N. FLAYDERMAN & CO., New Milford, CT. Cat. No. 69, late 1960s. Purveyors of Military Antiquities. Special Clearance Sale. Firearms, accessories, books, prints, engravings, edged weapons, memorabilia, etc. Comprehensive selection. Order form laid in. Very good condition. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 80pp. $18.00
06513-M0899ECLK- Catalog- N. FLAYDERMAN & CO., New Milford, CT. 1966. Publishers-Booksellers. "Hundreds of the most important books on antique and modern weapons, military equipment, uniforms, shooting, gunsmithing, ammunition and related subjects." Illustrated. Some ink figuring on front, otherwise very good. 5-1/2"x 8-1/2"x 64pp. $18.00
06514-M0899ECLK- Catalog- N. FLAYDERMAN & CO., New Milford, CT. Cat. No. 87. We aren't sure if this means it's a 1987 catalogue?? They published semiannually. This one is after zip codes and area phone codes came into being. Purveyors of Military & Nautical Antiquities. Voluminous, priced listings of flasks and horns, edged weapons, ammunition, early American newspapers, equipment of all kinds; scrimshaw, whaling items, nautical gear, paintings, antique police collection, military helmets and headdress, longarms, handguns, rare books. Ink note on front, clips from two pages, otherwise very good. 5-1/2"x 8-1/2"x 96 pgs. $14.00
06823-M1117ECHL- Catalogue- U. S. CAVALRY STORE, INC. Radcliff, KY. 1982. Your Complete Catalog of Hard to Find Military Items. Army, Air Force, USMC, Navy, Law Enforcement uniforms of all kinds from fatigues to dress, insignia, decals, M.P. and dress accessories, ribbons, medals, chevrons, patches, police accessories, sabers, swords, jewelry, watches, collector buckles, flags and pennants, guidons, outdoor and field accessories, bayonets, throwing knives, C-Rations, replica firearms, military books, games and models, and much more. Quite comprehensive and a very colorful presentation. They are still in business and have a presence on the Web. Bug bite lower cover edge and a cover crease. 8-1/2" x 11" x 96pp. $24.00
06827-M1117ECHL- Catalogue- ACE ARMY SURPLUS, Cookeville TN. 1987 "Something for Everyone." "We Want YOU As Our Customer." Line art presentation. Some bug scaling to cover and staples are rusty. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 72pp. $8.00