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Antique Atlas Map 1862 Civil War Plate XXV Battles Corinth Iuka Fredericksburg

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Civil War Maps
Civil War

Offering a fine group of original 1893 folio maps from the “Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies”, a comprehensive record of detail during the four years of the Civil War. 29-1/2″ x 18-1/2″.  These are in overall excellent antique condition. Never openly sold, being distributed only to Federal depositories & other institutions.

  • FEATURING here an original 1893 lithograph plate XXV, featuring 6 Civil War Battles & Entrenchment Maps from 1862 between the Confederate and Union Forces.
  • Includes Plan of the Battle of Corinth, Map of the Battle of Iuka, and more.
  • Lots of details, positions of pontoon bridges and guns at Fredericksburg, and a sketch of the engagement at Bayou Fourche in 1863.
  • This piece is in VERY good overall antique condition, with age-yellowing and very minor edge wear as shown.
  • Please see photos for details.
  • It will be shipped in a tube for safety.

 

Civil War Maps
Civil War

HISTORY:  Original folio map of “The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the

Engagement at Bayou Fourche, ARK

Union and Confederate Armies,” commissioned and published by Resolution of the United States Congress of May 19, 1864. Entered as the historical record into the Library of Congress. The atlas illustrated therein a comprehensive record of all battles and skirmishes, troop positions, and intricate geographic and topographic detail for all four years of conflict. The atlas was never openly sold; it was distributed only to Federal Depositories, Universities, Libraries, Museums, and other Public Institutions. Only during the last century were the maps released into the public domain. Of the 10,000 published atlases, fewer than 1,000 remain complete.
Original 1893 lithograph plate from “The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies”. Commissioned by Resolution of the United States Congress of May 19, 1864, by which Adjt. General Townsend was Appointed Director of its Collection and Preparation. Upon the passing of General Townsend, the Compilation and Accumulation of maps and records continued through three Presidential Administrations and under the direction of three Secretaries of War: the Hon. Redfield Proctor, Stephen B. Elkins, and Daniel S. Lamont, and attended by its Board of Publication led by Major George B. Davis, U.S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, and Joseph W. Kirkley. They ultimately compiled and published, between 1891 and 1895, under Captain Calvin D. Cowles, in two maroon folio volumes, with 35 parts set on 5 lithograph plates, totaling 175. Each was engraved by Master Printer Julius Bien & Company. The compilation and assembly of the atlas took over 30 years. Ten different Civil War pieces of history are available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Dress Me 50s WEDDING Party 8″ Doll LOT 10 Gorgeous Crochet, Bridal Shower VIDEO

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Absolutely amazing Bridal Party diorama collection: 10-doll set PLUS the bride and groom on a garden display stand, collectible on their own.
Most are 6-8″ 1950’s “Dress-Me” Duchess Hollywood type plastic dolls; each was customized entirely with the most professional and remarkable hand crochet ensembles that are pretty outstanding!
Includes Bride, Groom, Priest and Nun, Flower Girl, Bridesmaid, Maid of Honor, Best Man, Groomsman, and a beautiful wedding guest with a parasol!
Sleep eyes, most have mohair wigs and display stands.
The wooden outdoor garden display stands even have tiny little flowers!
Found like this, I decided to offer it as an entire lot to keep them together, since they were clearly meant to be.
But please look at the details – the Nun on her own has remarkably elaborate black clothing that was done so beautifully, along with her crucifix, is purchasing all 10 dolls PLUS the two stands. You can find this set and another 300+ dolls in our eBay Store Connectibles.

OOAK Sparrow Porcelain Doll 1993 Rose Pinkul Sculpt Judy Keefe Redhead

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From a rare and beautifully preserved group of one-of-a-kind artist dolls, completed by Judy Keefe of Cabin Fever Artisans (Preston, Connecticut), each figure was individually poured, painted, and hand-dressed in the mid-1990s. These small-studio works are admired for their emotional realism, soft color palettes, and custom tailoring—hallmarks of the Cabin Fever style.

This charming 14-inch porcelain doll was sculpted by Rose Pinkul (“Sparrow” © 1993) and fully realized by artist Judy Keefe. She has real auburn-red hair, styled to frame her face and coordinate with her custom autumnal vibe! She wears an original hand-knit cream sweater and charming hat, coordinating brown corduroy trousers, and felt slippers—all handmade and perfectly fitted. Her original Cabin Fever Artisans wooden stand is included and labeled on the underside to confirm authenticity.

Condition: Excellent with no cracks or chips; clothing bright and intact.

Please note: the final collage photo shows all seven dolls from this Cabin Fever Artisans collection for reference. This listing is for the single doll described in the title—“Sparrow,” the red-headed girl in the hand-knit sweater & hat. Other dolls from the same series are being offered separately. In addition to this beautiful collector’s doll, we have over 300 other Dolls (new, vintage) in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Lionel Train Set 626 B&O Switcher Offered With Six Genuine Postwar Cars Tested

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Historic Tested Lionel 626 B&O Switcher Set Offered With Six Genuine Postwar Cars. A really Great set ready to run. All pieces are in excellent condition and well-maintained. Switcher tested and runs as designed, and the light works. The Lionel 6660 Boom Car works as designed, with all functions tested. Operating strings are all in place. The only issue to mention is several minor paint nicks on one of the 626 yellow railings. Included in this offering are the following items, all Lionel:

  • Model: Lionel 626 B&O Switcher Diesel Locomotive (Postwar, 1956)
  • Freight Car 1: 6660 Boom Crane Car – 1958
  • Freight Car 2: 6801 Flatcar with Blue Boat – 1957 – 1960
  • Freight Car 3: 6405 Flatcar with Piggyback Van – 1960
  • Freight Car 4: 6519 Allis-Chalmers Condenser Car – 1958 – 1961
  • Freight Car 5: 6445 Fort Knox Gold Reserve Box Car – 1961 – 1963
  • Freight Car 6: 6428 United States Mail Box Car – 1960 -1961

Some details on the Lionel 626 B&O 44 Ton Switcher:

Key Features & Specifications

  • Body: Unpainted blue shell (rather than a complete paint job) with yellow lettering/graphics for the
  • B&O.Frame & chassis: Yellow sheet-metal base, die-cast trucks, metal wheels.
  • Motorization: Uses a Type IID motor, one-axle Magne-Traction, three-position directional unit under the chassis.
  • Couplers: Operating couplers on both ends.
  • Headlight: Has a headlight lens at both ends, though only one end is lighted.
  • Size: Approx 12½″ long from coupler to coupler.
  • Gauge: Primarily O-27 (and compatible with larger O gauge radius).

This set, plus other Model Trains are available at our eBay Store Connectibles.

Ampico Piano Roll 216533 OVER THE RAINBOW Wizard of Oz Frank Milne Medley 1939

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This is the original AMPICO Piano Roll No. 216533, featuring Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz, arranged and played by Frank Milne. This late-1930s medley is one of the more desirable Ampico popular-music rolls, combining the iconic Over the Rainbow with three additional hits of the era. This is one of forty (40) Rolls we recently acquired from an extensive collection. We will list some as a single roll, and others will be sold in lots of several rolls.

The roll is complete, tightly wound, and the entire perforated music section is intact. The only cosmetic flaw is a small, old stain (possibly glue or varnish residue) in the decorative printed header area, well before the musical perforations. The leader tab is present and attached, and the roll advances normally.

The box label shows some age-related wear, but the roll itself remains a strong and highly collectible example for both display and play. Buyers seeking classical film-era Ampico music will appreciate this title.

You will receive the exact roll shown in the photos.

Although I do not have an Ampico piano to test it, the roll appears complete and structurally sound, with no visible edge issues or paper damage. It reflects the charm and musical elegance of Ampico’s golden era, especially in sought-after dance, film, and featured-artist titles like this one.

An excellent choice for collectors, players, or anyone looking to add a top-grade Ampico roll to their library. See them all; happy to combine shipping for extra savings. Please visit our eBay Connectibles Store to see the entire collection.

    • Roll No.: 216533

      Songs:

      1. Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz)

      2. To You

      3. Address Unknown

      4. Sunrise Serenade

    • Performer: Frank Milne

    • Era: 1939 Fox Trot Medley

Britains Herald Native American Village 40pc Set 4729 Elastolin Maiden 1960s 54mm

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Step back into the golden age of toy soldiers with this exceptional Britains Ltd. Herald “American Native American Village” set — an unusually complete 40-piece grouping from the 1966–1971 Hong Kong production period. These figures mark the final years of Britain’s classic Herald line, molded from the original English tools and hand-painted in vivid enamel tones that defined the company’s mid-century artistry.
Please see the video for a full view of all forty pieces, including mounted chiefs, warriors, and the complete village scene.

This impressive display brings together authentic Britains figures and accessories from sets 4710–4729, including:

  • Five mounted Indian chiefs in full feathered headdress on horseback (bases marked “Made in Hong Kong for Britains Ltd.”)

  • Multiple foot warriors with tomahawks, bows, and shields in classic Herald poses

  • Three original Britains printed-card teepees and a large longhouse featuring the serpent-and-sun motif, all excellent with minimum wear. Bonus extra teepee that shows some wear and repair.

  • Britain’s scenic trees and shrubs for camp detailing, some shedding.

  • And one beautifully sculpted Elastolin Germany maiden beside a cooking tripod and kettle — a finely modeled companion from Hausser-Elastolin’s 1950s Western series that complements the Britains scale perfectly.

Each figure retains bright, original paint with excellent detail. The teepees and lodge are sturdy and clean, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. Everything displays beautifully as a cohesive and authentic Britains Indian Village diorama.

A superb example of the transitional Britains Herald period (1966–71), enhanced by the inclusion of a genuine Elastolin accessory figure. This rare, display-ready ensemble represents the essence of Britain’s mid-century Western line — ideal for collectors of Britains, Elastolin, Timpo, or Starlux figures, and a striking centerpiece for any vintage toy soldier collection. Visit our Connectibles eBay Store for this and other toy figures.

Madame Alexander Little Women 1949 MEG 14″ Maggie Doll Wide-spread Fingers

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We’ve obtained an outstanding group of vintage Madame Alexander dolls from a highly experienced local doll collector.

Featuring here a beautiful 1949-1952 14″ hard plastic Meg doll from Little Women, with a widespread finger design that dates to those years only. Maggie’s face, with pretty coloring, mild wear; blonde hair retains her original hairnet and hairpins, still present.

The tagged print dress and apron are perfect, with some light surface wrinkles/dust on the apron that we did not try to wash.

Includes petticoat, pantaloons, and original shoes.

No HP odors at all, friendly and clean otherwise! A lovely, harder-to-find Meg version to add to your display.

See our other Madame Alexander inventory; happy to combine shipping for extra savings:  Click here for more MADAME ALEXANDER

Precision Pewter Mack Mixer Replica 1:60 Scale – USA Artisan Craft Model

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Precision Pewter Mack Mixer Replica 1:60 Scale – USA Artisan Craft Model. This handcrafted pewter Mack concrete mixer is part of the renowned Hard Hat Collection by Precision Pewter Craft Artisans’ Guild Ltd., a U.S.-based company celebrated for its detailed replicas of industrial vehicles. Made in the USA and cast in solid pewter, this 1:60 scale model showcases exceptional craftsmanship and realism. Originally produced in the 1980s and 1990s, these replicas were often released in limited quantities, making them prized additions to any construction memorabilia or model truck collection. We will be list about another ten of these very desirable pewter construction equipment replicas.
  • Authentic 1:60 scale pewter replica of Mack concrete mixer truck, 5 1/4 ” in length
  • Handcrafted in the USA by Precision Pewter Craft Artisans’ Guild Ltd.
  • Detailed cab, mixer drum, and chassis with realistic proportions
  • Solid pewter construction ensures durability and collector-grade quality
  • Ideal for model truck collectors and construction memorabilia enthusiasts
  • Compact display size – perfect for shelves, desks, or gift giving
  • Excellent condition – no chips, cracks, or missing parts
  • Unique piece from the limited-edition Hard Hat Collection

The entire collection will be available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Beyond the Buy: The History and Human Desire to Collect

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Effanbee F&B 15″ Vtg Gumdrop Doll 1960s Russian Folk

Collecting is a fundamental human activity that stretches back to ancient civilizations, where objects were gathered not just for practical use, but for their aesthetic, historical, or symbolic value. From the curiosity cabinets, or Wunderkammern, of the Renaissance—which housed diverse assortments of art, relics, and natural specimens—to the modern passion for themed sets like collectible cards or contemporary art, the act of acquisition has always been tied to status, knowledge, and personal narrative. Historically, these private collections laid the groundwork for modern public museums and libraries, transitioning the desire for possession into a communal

Fitz Floyd FF Nutcracker Sweet Canapé Plate

appreciation of heritage and beauty.

At its core, collecting is driven by a powerful psychological urge, often combining the thrill of the hunt with the satisfaction of bringing order to chaos. For many, a collection represents mastery over a specific niche—a complete run of mid-century modern glassware, or a highly sought-after series of vintage comic books. Each new acquisition provides a hit of dopamine, reinforcing the habit. Moreover, a collection is an external representation of the collector’s identity, history, and taste, creating a tangible legacy that can be shared, displayed, and passed down. This blend of historical significance, personal passion, and mental reward is what makes the world of collecting—whether for profit or pleasure—so enduring.

HO Scale Diesel Locomotives for Sale: Life-Like, Kato, Bachmann Spectrum

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Life-Like Proto 2000 HO SD9 Great Northern #580 Diesel Locomotive (30041). Step into the golden age of railroading with this brand-new Life-Like Proto 2000 SD9, featuring the iconic Great Northern #580 livery. Known for its precision detailing and smooth performance, this HO scale diesel locomotive is a must-have for serious collectors and layout builders alike. With factory-installed knuckle couplers, crisp paintwork, and prototypical road number, it’s ready to roll straight from the box. Whether you’re expanding your Great Northern fleet or showcasing a standout piece, this SD9 delivers heritage and horsepower in one sleek package.

Kato HO EMD SD45 Diesel Locomotive SP Unnumbered (37-1715) – DCC Ready. For those who demand power and flexibility, the Kato EMD SD45 in Southern Pacific colors is a top-tier choice. This brand-new HO scale model comes DCC-ready, allowing for easy digital upgrades to match your layout’s tech. Its unnumbered shell gives you the freedom to customize road numbers for prototypical accuracy or fleet expansion. With Kato’s legendary drive mechanism and crisp detailing, this SD45 offers smooth operation and visual impact — perfect for SP fans or anyone seeking a high-performance diesel workhorse

Bachmann Spectrum HO GE 44-Ton Switcher PRR #9337 Diesel Locomotive (80018). Compact, reliable, and full of character — this lightly used Bachmann Spectrum GE 44-Ton Switcher brings Pennsylvania Railroad charm to your yard or industrial scenes. Featuring road number 9337, this HO scale loco is ideal for tight-radius switching and shortline operations. The Spectrum series is known for its quality construction and smooth motor performance, and this unit is no exception. Whether you’re modeling PRR or just need a versatile switcher with vintage appeal, this 44-tonner is ready to get to work.