An exceptionally rare and historically significant poll book produced for the pivotal Presidential Election of 1860—issued during the height of the campaign, before Abraham Lincoln’s victory secured the office and altered the course of the nation. Printed in Albany by Weed, Parsons & Co., this striking green-covered example boldly proclaims the Republican rallying cry: “Free Speech, Free Soil and Free Men” and “Freedom is National! Slavery is Sectional!”—among the most iconic political slogans of the era.

Designed for use at the local level, the book contains structured columns for recording voters by school district, with printed party designations including “Republican,” “Douglas,” “Breckinridge,” and “Doubtful,” offering a fascinating and tangible glimpse into the fractured political landscape immediately preceding the Civil War. The interior retains its original format for canvassing and organizing votes, while accompanying printed content promotes Republican organization and turnout, underscoring its purpose as both a practical tool and a piece of political propaganda.

The survival of such ephemeral campaign material is exceedingly uncommon, particularly in this condition, with strong color, clear print, and excellent overall preservation. This piece represents a direct, unfiltered artifact from the most consequential election in American history—capturing the moment just before Lincoln’s rise and the nation’s descent into war.

A museum-worthy example of extraordinary rarity and historical importance, embodying the political tensions and organization of the 1860 election at the ground level.  The only such example we have encountered in 37 years of curatorial purchasing.

Inventory Number: POL 421

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Find Every Monument and Tablet in the Park

By: Tom Huntington

Where to find every monument and tablet on the Gettysburg Battlefield–over 800 in all–organized by state, military unit, person, or army. Photos and descriptions of each monument, with information on who is being honored and what they did during the battle. Covers the entire Gettysburg National Military Park and all three days of fighting. Great for visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield!!

Inventory Number: BOO 081

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Inventory Number: BOO 080

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By John Malloy, Dean Thomas and Terry White. 134 pages with color pictures. This book describes and shows the various ammo boxes and packages from 1845-1888. Hundreds of full color photos of the packages. Also includes an appendix of patents issued pertaining to the packages. Union, Confederate and European packages are detailed.

Inventory Number: BOO 079

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Author: Brian A. Bennet (editor)

Porter Farley was an officer in the 140th New York Infantry during the Civil War, serving in every campaign of the Army of the Potomac from late 1862 until he was discharged in 1864.  He started writing a history of his unit in the 1870s based on diaries and letters he had saved from the war, along with correspondence from notable Civil War leaders due to his interest in presenting an accurate account of the war.  Farley’s work garnered praise among his colleges, but was never fully reproduced in book form.  An Unvarnished Tale reproduces Farley’s entire “Reminisces of the 140th Regiment, N.Y. Volunteer Infantry”, as well as all of his Known post-war correspondence and writings.

Inventory Number: BOO 078

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by Mr. Stephen Gregory Evangelista

Forever Silenced: The Story of the Gettysburg Gun presents a fascinating and sweeping portrait of one of the nation’s greatest relics. Discover the history of the Gettysburg Gun and its epic, incredible story of survival. This multifaceted voyage into the past, chronicles the cannon’s often perilous journey through three centuries, providing new insights, unique perspectives, and intriguing eye-witness accounts. Meticulously researched, vividly written, and masterfully told, the story of the Gettysburg Gun uses personal letters, diaries, government documents, official testimony, and rare glimpses of never-before-seen photographs to provide a definitive and compelling historical account. Combining incredible first-person narratives and a rich visual history, Forever Silenced breathes new life into the Gettysburg Gun and brings to light the story behind the story of one of America’s most cherished relics.

Inventory Number: BOO 077

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By Mike Woshner.

The book includes artillery, bayonet guards, blankets and ponchos, boats and pontoons, boot and shoes, buckets, buttons, canes, canteens, caps, coats and other garments, dental applications, excavated relics, firearms and related accessories, gaiters and leggings, haversacks horse equipment, household articles, industrial and commercial uses, knapsacks, life preservers, medical applications, microscopes, musical instruments, personal items, photography talma, tires, toys and sporting goods, trivia, water beds, whips and writing accessories.

This book is a must have for the Civil War relic collector and will be an excellent addition to any Civil War relic reference library.

Inventory Number: BOO 074

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By Elwood Christ

Few visitors to the Gettysburg battlefield take note of the peculiar grassy rise in the fields southeast of the town between Seminary and Cemetery ridges. It was there that the Bliss home and barn once stood, between the lines in a no-man’s-land during the largest battle of the Civil War. The 60-acre farm witnessed back-and-forth bloody clashes that began on the morning of July 2, 1863, as a fitful episode between skirmishers and ended in a small but important combat all its own. The fight played an oversized role in the overall battle and directly impacted the massive rolling Confederate assault later that afternoon.

In a bit more than 24 hours, the back-and-forth Bliss farm combat would attract at least 10 Union and Confederate regiments, draw heavy artillery fire, disrupt the seemingly unstoppable Confederate assault moving northward against Cemetery Ridge, and kill and wound hundreds of men. This study is based on official records, letters, diaries, and other unpublished archival sources. A new foreword by award-winning author and Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide James Hessler opens this facsimile edition, which originally appeared to great acclaim in a small print run in 1994.

Inventory Number: BOO 076

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By Henry Roach. le in manageable time increments illustrated with photographs and particulars of the soldiers who actually fought it. Appendices include complete orders of battle with casualties.

Inventory Number: BOO 075

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By Daniel Carroll Toomey

In 1888 the old U.S. arsenal in Pikesville, was opened to care for needy Confederate veterans residing in Maryland. This citadel of charity was managed by the Association of the Maryland line and supported by nearly every Confederate Veteran’s group in the state. The heart of this book is the 212 biographical sketches compiled in 1900 of men who resided at the home. A history of the arsenal, the Soldiers’ Home, Confederate Memorial Day and the Confederate Women’s Home are also covered with numerous illustrations of membership badges and ribbons.

152 pages, Paperback

ISBN: 9781929806003 (ISBN10: 1929806000)

Inventory Number: BOO 073

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