Category Archives: Artifacts
Pawn Stars episode profiles a 24-cent Civil War stamp die
A customer in the wildly popular History Channel Pawn Stars show recently brought in an 1861 24-cent stamp die that he wanted to sell. But is it real? If so, what’s this worth?
“If Walls Could Talk” features antebellum home with Civil War cannonball story
A popular TV show these days is a program called If Walls Could Talk. From time to time the producers profile a home that has a connection to the American Civil War. One recent episode was titled Cannonball Conundrum. Can … Continue reading
Filed under Artifacts, Historic preservation, TV
“Pardon me Mr. Lincoln!” Scholar fudges authentic Lincoln document
Wow. A well-respected Lincoln scholar – Thomas Lowry – has admitted he changed the date on an important Lincoln pardon document. The original date was 1864 but Lowry changed it to 1865. Not altogether much of an issue until one … Continue reading
Mary Todd Lincoln mourning artifacts sell at auction
One of the more unique Lincolniana artifacts to go for auction recently (Cowan’s) was a set of mourning pieces that belonged to Abraham Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. Estimated to go for $3,000 – $5,000, the silk veil or shawl, … Continue reading
Signed Lincoln CDV goes for $38,775.00 at auction
A personally signed Abraham Lincoln CDV was purchased at auction recently (Cowan’s) for an astounding $38,775.00. It was estimated before the auction it would go for $10,000 – $20,000.00. Here’s the CDV.
Rhodes College acquires personal library & papers of late-author Shelby Foote
Rhodes College announced Friday that they have acquired late-author, and former Memphis resident, Shelby Foote’s personal library and papers. This was welcomed news to many as the acquisition will keep Foote’s esteemed collection intact and accessible for scholars in the … Continue reading
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Estate sale and books belonging to Shelby Foote going to auction
Beloved late Civil War author Shelby Foote’s home and belongings are going to auction in an estate sale in Memphis March 5th according to ABC news and other outlets. His 2-story 11-room house is appraised for roughly $440,000. Many of … Continue reading
The Last Full Measure: The Liljenquist Family Collection
The LOC has recently acquired a pristine collection of nearly 700 Civil War images. New images from the collection are added every week on the web site. It is known as the The Liljenquist Family Collection. The LOC web site says … Continue reading
Upcoming James D. Julia firearms auction will showcase Civil War items
One of the finest firearms auctions will take place March 13 & 14, hosted by James D. Julia auction house. The auction will also include some uniform items. Here’s what their web site says about this auction: Our Oct. auction … Continue reading
Amazing Civil War artifacts often seen on popular TV show – Pawn Stars –
One of my favorite TV shows is the wildly popular Pawn Stars on The History Channel. Yes, The History Channel. Though the viewer is not likely to learn very much about Civil War history, I am regularly surprised how often … Continue reading
