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The Official Price Guide to Civil War Collectibles (2nd
Ed)
by Richard Friz
Synopsis
A new addition to a popular collector's series highlights Civil War memorabilia,
covering current market values for thousands of items, offering tips on collecting, and
providing insight on how to avoid fakes. Original.
Synopsis
In answer to the steadily rising trend of collecting Civil War memorabilia, House of
Collectibles presents the definitive source book for collectors. This comprehensive guide
provides accurate pricing information on all period items of the war, including the
extremely popular memorabilia of President Lincoln. Photos.
Paperback 2nd Illus edition |
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia
of Civil War Collectibles
by Chuck Lawliss, Charles LawlissSynopsis
A comprehensive guide to Union and Confederate arms, equipment, uniforms, and other
Civil War memorabilia. This handsomely illustrated reference provides an overview of the
logistics of the war, including the purpose of various units, equipment, and uniforms. The
book also describes in detail major collectible items, while appendixes contain price
lists, directories of organizations, publications, dealers and auction houses, and tips on
caring for artifacts. Illustrations and photos in both b&w and color.
Paperback - 342 pages |
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Civil War Knives
by Marc Newman Book Description
CIVIL WAR KNIVES-- Knife collectors liken their hobby to collecting pieces of
history, and most know that the details behind each piece are what make each knife truly
special. Until now, the stories behind the many knives carried by soldiers and sailors
during America's most trying period have been tainted by conjecture and speculation. With
Civil War Knives, author and historian Marc Newman clears the smoke from the battlefield.
In addition to blade designs that were seen at such battlefields as Gettysburg, Vicksburg,
Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Bull Run, this remarkable book examines the individuals
who carried these knives and also features discussions of American and British cutlers
(with special emphasis on the master bladesmiths of Sheffield who provided knives to both
the Blue and Gray); examinations of knife designs--dirks, Bowies, African throwing knives,
farrier knives, naval pocketknives, D-guards, push daggers--and what factors influenced
their makers; the incredible story of Lincoln's assassin and his henchmen who had plotted
to kill not only the president, but the vice president, secretary of state, and U.S. Grant
on the same night; a separate chapter on how prisoners of war manufactured knives used to
help them break out of prison; and a close look at regiments famous for carrying knives,
including Chatham Wheat's Louisiana Tigers. Hundreds of excellent photographs of knives
from dozens of Union and Confederate units and numerous individuals round out the text,
showing unusual, rare, and common examples of cut-down swords, poignards, ornate
clip-point knives, exquisite presentation knives, blades with patriotic engravings of the
era, and miscellaneous Bowie knives and jackknives.
Hardcover - 120 pages
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