The History List Rare Finds

Connecting you to history through historic items for your home or office.

New items are announced every Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern.

"My beautiful book arrived well packed and in the exact condition it was represented."
— Bill P. purchased Naval History of the Civil War by Admiral David D. Porter, published in 1866

"Superb, in excellent condition." — H.A.P. purchased an 1876 Centennial Exhibition silk flag

"Couldn't be happier. Thanks for making priceless items like this available for people to procure and treasure." — A.R. purchased the Federalist, published in 1826

  • Cased USS Constitution Ship Model from Lannan Ship Model Gallery — with marquetry inlay table

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  • A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England — 1777

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  • Carved gold leaf eagle with sailing ship — 42" wide — One of a kind

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  • Carved Walnut mirror celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation

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  • General Omar Bradley Collection — Signed photo, pair of his five star pins

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  • Mark Twain Hand Signed Letter in an antique frame from the period — Documented by scholars

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  • Ship's Passports - Signed by John Tyler

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  • Document signed by Thomas Jefferson for the import duty on his famous Louis Chantrot Obelisk Clock

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  • Ornate “Bulls-eye” Convex Mirror — Late 19th/early 20th C.

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