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
New in Rare Finds
For collectors
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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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Revolutionary War and George Washington
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Civil War and Abraham Lincoln
Teddy Roosevelt
World War I and World War II
Innovation and Discovery
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1893 Columbian Exposition Chicago World's Fair Wedgwood Plates
Regular price $ 50.00Regular priceUnit price / per$ 55.00Sale price $ 50.00Sale
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Prints and paintings
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Books, Newspapers, and Magazines
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The outbreak of WWII in The New York Times — September 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 — Sold as a set
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The New York Times — September 1, 3, 4, and 5, 1944 — Sold as a set
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The New York Times — September 6 - 9, 1944 — Sold as a set
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The New York Times — September 11, 12, 13, and 15, 1944 — Sold as a set
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The outbreak of WWII in The New York Times — Poland — September 12 - 15 — Sold as a set
Regular price From $ 445.00Regular priceUnit price / per
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Currency
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Colonial Currency from 1775 - 1780 — Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, and Continental Currency
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Colonial Currency Notes from 1774 to 1780—Rhode Island, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
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U.S. Fractional Currency Notes
Regular price From $ 200.00Regular priceUnit price / per$ 200.00Sale price From $ 200.00
Maps, Flags, and Sculpture
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