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"Surrender of General Lee." Wood Engraving by D. Meeden, after A. R. Waud
"Surrender of General Lee." Wood Engraving by D. Meeden, after A. R. Waud

"Surrender of General Lee." Wood Engraving by D. Meeden, after A. R. Waud

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original engraving titled "Surrender of General Lee." It was engraved by D. Meeden, after a drawing by noted Civil War artist and war correspondent Alfred R.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Prints

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Paper

General William Tecumseh Sherman Autograph
General William Tecumseh Sherman Autograph

General William Tecumseh Sherman Autograph

Located in Dallas, TX

Lee’s Staff. Captain Obenchain surrendered to General Sherman at Greensboro, North Carolina on the 1st May 1865.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorab...

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Paper

Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, First Edition, Two-Volume Set, 1888
Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, First Edition, Two-Volume Set, 1888

Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, First Edition, Two-Volume Set, 1888

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

He successfully led the Shenandoah Valley Campaign in 1864, destroying much of the Confederate food supply, and put added pressure on General Lee’s army. During the conflict at Peter...

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Antique 1880s American Books

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Leather, Paper

1st Battalion VA Infantry 39th Battalion VA Cavalry 24th Battalion VA Rangers
1st Battalion VA Infantry 39th Battalion VA Cavalry 24th Battalion VA Rangers

1st Battalion VA Infantry 39th Battalion VA Cavalry 24th Battalion VA Rangers

Located in valatie, NY

The 39th Battalion Virginia Cavalry served as escorts, scouts, guides and couriers for General Robert E. Lee's headquarters and the other general officers of the Army of Northern Vir...

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1990s American Books

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Paper

Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance
Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance

Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance

Located in Dallas, TX

William Alexander Obenchain who was the Head of the Virginia Corps of Engineers and served on General Robert E. Lee’s Staff. His has personally signed it on the front of the folded c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Canvas, Paper

Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition
Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition

Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition

Located in Dallas, TX

Obenchain of Bowling Green, KY’, As an added bonus…..the Book comes with a Label belonging to it’s original owner, Major William Alexander Obenchain, a Civil War personality who s...

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Antique 18th Century English Classical Greek Books

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Leather, Paper

1st Edition of ‘Rural & Domestic Life of Germany’ by W Howitt -1842
1st Edition of ‘Rural & Domestic Life of Germany’ by W Howitt -1842

1st Edition of ‘Rural & Domestic Life of Germany’ by W Howitt -1842

By William Howitt

Located in Dallas, TX

AS AN ADDED BONUS – the Book comes with a Label belonging to it’s original owner, Major William Alexander Obenchain, a Civil War personality who served on General Robert E. Lee’s Sta...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Books

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Paper

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Dallas, TX

He was an engineer and was in the Virginia Corps of Engineers during the Civil War and served on General Robert E. Lee’s staff. It was acquired by him before the Civil War and we bel...

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...

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Brass

13 Stars on a flag Made for the 1840 Presidential Campaign of W.H. Harrison
13 Stars on a flag Made for the 1840 Presidential Campaign of W.H. Harrison

13 Stars on a flag Made for the 1840 Presidential Campaign of W.H. Harrison

Located in York County, PA

Following the death of his father, in 1791, at the age of 18, the former General Henry "Light Horse" Lee, convinced William to join the army.

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Antique 1840s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Silk

Scrap Book and Photograph pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY
Scrap Book and Photograph pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY

Scrap Book and Photograph pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY

Located in Dallas, TX

It is a previously, unseen image, of a significant historical figure, Major William Alexander Obenchain, who served on General Robert E. Lee’s Staff during the Civil War and was Pres...

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorab...

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Paper

RARE ‘De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum’ by Johannes Bugenhagen – 1525
RARE ‘De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum’ by Johannes Bugenhagen – 1525

RARE ‘De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum’ by Johannes Bugenhagen – 1525

Located in Dallas, TX

AS AN ADDED BONUS – the Book comes with a Label belonging to it’s original owner, Major William Alexander Obenchain, a Civil War personality who served on General Robert E. Lee’s Sta...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Books

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Leather, Paper

'Bibliomania or Book Madness' by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1842
'Bibliomania or Book Madness' by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1842

'Bibliomania or Book Madness' by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1842

By Thomas Frognall Dibdin

Located in Dallas, TX

AS AN ADDED BONUS – the Book comes with a Label belonging to it’s original owner, Major William Alexander Obenchain, a Civil War personality who served on General Robert E. Lee’s Sta...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Books

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Paper

Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901
Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901

Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901

Located in Dallas, TX

As an added bonus ..... the Book comes with a Label belonging to it's original owner, Major William Alexander Obenchain, a Civil War personality who served on General Robert E. Lee's...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Books

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Paper

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"The Surrender of General Lee" 1868 Engraving by John McRae

"The Surrender of General Lee" 1868 Engraving by John McRae

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The print features the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to Lieut. General Ulysses S.

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Antique 1860s Prints

Large Coastal Scene by American Painter Wesley Webber
Large Coastal Scene by American Painter Wesley Webber

Large Coastal Scene by American Painter Wesley Webber

By Wesley Webber

Located in Atlanta, GA

Webber served in the Civil War and was present at the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox. The original sketches he made at the surrender along with finished illustrations ...

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

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Canvas

Civil War General Robert E. Lee Signature Collage
Civil War General Robert E. Lee Signature Collage

Civil War General Robert E. Lee Signature Collage

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a rare autographed collage celebrating Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee. The collage features Lee's autograph at center.

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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

American Bronze Sculpture of General Robert E. Lee, Signed Valentine, C. 1870
American Bronze Sculpture of General Robert E. Lee, Signed Valentine, C. 1870

American Bronze Sculpture of General Robert E. Lee, Signed Valentine, C. 1870

By Edward Virginius Valentine

Located in Charleston, SC

American bronze sculpture of General Robert E. Lee in full dress Military attire signed by maker Edward Virginius Valentine 1838-1930.

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Antique 1870s American American Empire Busts

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Bronze

"The Mountain Valley" by Wesley Webber
"The Mountain Valley" by Wesley Webber

"The Mountain Valley" by Wesley Webber

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H 41.5 in W 51.5 in D 3 in

"The Mountain Valley" by Wesley Webber

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Webber served in the Civil War (Company B of the Sixteenth Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment) and was present at General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. His original sketches made at ...

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Paintings

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Paint

ANDERSON, Nancy & Dwight. The Generals. Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee. 1ST ED
ANDERSON, Nancy & Dwight. The Generals. Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee. 1ST ED

ANDERSON, Nancy & Dwight. The Generals. Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee. 1ST ED

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: ANDERSON, Nancy Scott & Dwight. TITLE: The Generals. Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee. PUBLISHER: NY: Alfred A.

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper, Leather

"Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan" First Edition Set, 2-Volumes, circa 1888
"Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan" First Edition Set, 2-Volumes, circa 1888

"Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan" First Edition Set, 2-Volumes, circa 1888

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

He successfully led the Shenandoah Valley Campaign in 1864, destroying much of the Confederate food supply and putting added pressure on General Lee’s army. During the conflict at Pe...

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Antique 1880s American Books

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Paper

Philip Sheridan Personal Memoirs, First Edition, Two Volumes, circa 1888
Philip Sheridan Personal Memoirs, First Edition, Two Volumes, circa 1888

Philip Sheridan Personal Memoirs, First Edition, Two Volumes, circa 1888

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

He successfully led the Shenandoah Valley Campaign in 1864, destroying much of the Confederate food supply and putting added pressure on General Lee’s army. During the conflict at Pe...

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Antique 1880s American Books

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Paper

From Manassas to Appomattox by General James Longstreet, First Edition, 1896
From Manassas to Appomattox by General James Longstreet, First Edition, 1896

From Manassas to Appomattox by General James Longstreet, First Edition, 1896

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The principal subordinate under General Robert E. Lee, Longstreet provides several accounts of Lee's leadership and their strong partnership.

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Antique 1890s Books

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Paper

Eulogies and Orations on the Life and Death of General George Washington, 1800
Eulogies and Orations on the Life and Death of General George Washington, 1800

Eulogies and Orations on the Life and Death of General George Washington, 1800

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The compilation starts with General Henry Lee’s eulogy, a 3,500-word speech delivered to Congress on December 28, 1799,  in which he famously said Washington was "first in war, first...

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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Books

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Leather, Paper

Way of a Fighter by Claire Lee Chennault, Signed Limited Edition
Way of a Fighter by Claire Lee Chennault, Signed Limited Edition

Way of a Fighter by Claire Lee Chennault, Signed Limited Edition

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a limited edition printing of Claire Lee Chennault’s memoir, Way of a Fighter. These are the memoirs of the general who led "The Flying Tigers," one of the bravest flyin...

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1990s North American Books

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Paper

19th Century Coromandel and Brass Banded Jewellery Box Coton Hall
19th Century Coromandel and Brass Banded Jewellery Box Coton Hall

19th Century Coromandel and Brass Banded Jewellery Box Coton Hall

By Jenner and Knewstub

Located in London, GB

Provenance: Coton Hall Which was Confederate leader General Lee's family home in England. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in ou...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

36 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1868 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
36 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1868 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

36 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1868 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

Located in York County, PA

In April of 1865, he cornered the main part of the Confederate Army near Richmond, Virginia, an act that caused the surrender of General Lee and ended the war. Following the failu...

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

36 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1868 PRES. CAMPAIGN OF ULYSSES S. GRANT
36 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1868 PRES. CAMPAIGN OF ULYSSES S. GRANT

36 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1868 PRES. CAMPAIGN OF ULYSSES S. GRANT

Located in York County, PA

In April of 1865, he cornered the main part of the Confederate Army near Richmond, Virginia, an act that caused the surrender of General Lee and ended the war. Following the failu...

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

36 Stars in a Whimsical Configuration, 1868 Campaign of Grant & Colfa
36 Stars in a Whimsical Configuration, 1868 Campaign of Grant & Colfa

36 Stars in a Whimsical Configuration, 1868 Campaign of Grant & Colfa

Located in York County, PA

In April of 1865, he cornered the main part of the Confederate Army near Richmond, Virginia, an act that caused the surrender of General Lee and ended the war. Following the abomi...

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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Extremely Rare, 36 Star, Overprinted Parade Flag
Extremely Rare, 36 Star, Overprinted Parade Flag

Extremely Rare, 36 Star, Overprinted Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

In April of 1865, he cornered the main part of the Confederate Army near Richmond, Virginia, an act that caused the surrender of General Lee and ended the war. Following the failu...

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare, 1872 Grant and Wilson Campaign 36 Star Overprinted Parade Flag
Rare, 1872 Grant and Wilson Campaign 36 Star Overprinted Parade Flag

Rare, 1872 Grant and Wilson Campaign 36 Star Overprinted Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

In April of 1865, he cornered the main part of the Confederate Army near Richmond, Virginia, an act that caused the surrender of General Lee and ended the war. Following the failu...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Printed Cotton Kerchief with a Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant
Printed Cotton Kerchief with a Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant

Printed Cotton Kerchief with a Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant

Located in York County, PA

In April of 1865, he cornered the main part of the Confederate Army near Richmond, Virginia, an act that caused the surrender of General Lee and ended the war. Following the failur...

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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Confederate Leadership Lithograph "Our Heroes and Our Flags" Print

Confederate Leadership Lithograph "Our Heroes and Our Flags" Print

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This vintage, early 20th century Civil War chrome-lithographic print features General Robert E. Lee and other prominent Confederate Generals and Statesmen.

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Early 20th Century Prints

U.S. Grant & W.T. Sherman Autographed Piece with Authentic Union Officer Buckle
U.S. Grant & W.T. Sherman Autographed Piece with Authentic Union Officer Buckle

U.S. Grant & W.T. Sherman Autographed Piece with Authentic Union Officer Buckle

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

They were both born in Ohio, both graduated from the military academy at West Point, both were criticized as incompetent officers and both became fierce uncompromising warriors who h...

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Antique 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

From Manassas to Appomattox, by James Longstreet, First Edition, Signed
From Manassas to Appomattox, by James Longstreet, First Edition, Signed

From Manassas to Appomattox, by James Longstreet, First Edition, Signed

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The principle subordinate under General Robert E. Lee, Longstreet provides several accounts of Lee's leadership and their strong partnership.

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Antique 1890s Books

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Paper

Map of Appomattox Court House, Antique Map from Surveys, 1867
Map of Appomattox Court House, Antique Map from Surveys, 1867

Map of Appomattox Court House, Antique Map from Surveys, 1867

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Upon receiving this request—and having watched the battle through field glasses—Lee then said, "Then there is nothing left for me to do but go and see General Grant, and I would rath...

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Antique 1860s American Maps

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Paper

1863 Gettysburg Battle-Field Hand-Colored Lithograph, Engraved by John Bachelder

1863 Gettysburg Battle-Field Hand-Colored Lithograph, Engraved by John Bachelder

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

From July 1 through July 3, 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. General Robert E. Lee led the Confederate forces; the Union’...

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Antique 1860s Prints

House of Representatives Chairs
House of Representatives Chairs

House of Representatives Chairs

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H 39.75 in W 25.5 in D 22.25 in

House of Representatives Chairs

By Thomas U. Walter 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

Brady, who photographed a number of historical figures in the chairs, including General Robert E. Lee, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Mark Twain, Andrew Carnegie, and, most famous...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Albert Notarbartolo Painting "47, " Phase Two
Albert Notarbartolo Painting "47, " Phase Two

Albert Notarbartolo Painting "47, " Phase Two

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H 20.75 in W 20.75 in D 1.5 in

Albert Notarbartolo Painting "47, " Phase Two

Located in Westport, CT

Later he was assigned to painting portraits of various generals including Major General William C. Lee, the founder of the Army Airborne and General Braxton Bragg, for whom Ft.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Metal

James Clarke Waite Interior Scene Oil on Canvas English Australian Painting Gilt
James Clarke Waite Interior Scene Oil on Canvas English Australian Painting Gilt

James Clarke Waite Interior Scene Oil on Canvas English Australian Painting Gilt

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The inclusion of the Richmond Daily Sun suggests that the soldier served under Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 3" 1862
Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 3" 1862

Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 3" 1862

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, upset many of these campaigns.

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Antique 1860s British Maps

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Paper

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