I'm sad to report that our shop has closed. Thanks for your patronage in the past; we look forward to seeing you once again!

Our blogs contain many photos of antiques and collectibles that we have sold in the past, and quite a few photos of Civil War relics that I dug here in Vicksburg. Take a look if you are interested:

https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/2484521768477303874

https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/2386000952020771874

https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/6086098996497972052

http://717clay.blogspot.com

Kindest regards,

Malcolm

We have many scarce and antiquarian books, hundreds related to the War for Southern Independence (aka the Civil War)

 "The English Hexapla exhibiting the six important translations of the New Testament Scriptures, Wiclif (MCCCLXXX), Tyndale (MDXXXIV), Cranmer (MDXXXIX), Genevan (MDLVII), Anglo-Rhemish (MDLXXXII), Authorised (MDCXI). The original Greek text after Scholz, with the various readings of the Textus Receptus and the Principal Constantinopolitan and Alexandrine Manuscripts, and a complete collation of Scholz's text with Griesbach's edition of MDCCCV. Preceded by a History of English translations and translators."

The English translations are: the 'Wiclif' - 1380 ; the Tyndale - 1534, a version of the first English-printed New Testament of 1525); Cranmer - 1539, the first authorized English Bible); the 'Genevan' - 1557 (Whittingham's Testament of 1557, the first Bible with numbered verses); the 'Rheims - 1582, Anglo-Rhemish' (taken from the first edition of 1582, the first Roman Catholic version); and the 'Authorised' - 1611 (the King James Version of 1611, first edition). The Greek text is printed at the top of each page, with the English versions beneath in six columns, spread over two pages. All this is preceded by a 56 page essay on the history of English translations and translators, written for the non-specialist. 

It was published in London by Samuel Bagster and Sons, Paternoster Row, ca 1860 (the actual Greek dates may be at the bottom of the title page). $600

1824 2-volume edition by Wells and Lilly, Carey, and Lea, Philadelphia, of Morgagni's "Seats and Causes of Diseases, Investigated by Anatomy...." Originally published in 1769, this is a super-famous book that revolutionized medicine. $300

Reconstruction In Mississippi Garner First Edition 1901 Very Good condition. $80

1834 edition in three-quarter leather of Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans."  $200

Volumes I and II of the Borodino edition (last two volumes of the six volume set) of

Tolstoy's "War and Peace." First American editions. $2,000

Burke County, North Carolina, Land Records... 1751-1809 Vol III. $245

Colonial Records of South Carolina: Journal of the Commons House of Assembly. $35

The Journal of the Commons House of Assembly : November 21, 1752-September 6, 1754 (1983, Hardcover). $59

FLORA OF TENNESSEE AND A PHILOSOPHY OF BOTANY GATTINGER 1901. First endpaper is inscribed "Hon. L. D. Tyson Speaker of the House with the compliments of the author." Assumed first edition. $69

 "MARLBOROUGH COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, MINUTES OF THE COUNTY COURT, 1785-1799 AND MINUTES OF THE COURT OF ORDINARY 1791-1821," BY BRENT H. HOLCOMB, C. A. L. S."  $25

Scarce 1972 facsimile of the 1873 edition of James D. Davis' "The History of the City of Memphis" by the West Tennessee Historical Society. $39

Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds, 1800-1811 Vol. 1, Bks. A-E by Alita W. Sutcliffe (1996, Hardcover);Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds, 1811-1823 Vol. 2, Bks. F-I & K by Alita W. Sutcliffe (1997, Hardcover). $149

Rare second edition of William Wyche's "A Treatise on the Practice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in Civil Actions." Published in New York in 1794 by T. and J. Swords, No. 167, William-Street. Signed twice by Confederate President Jefferson Davis' brother, Joseph E. Davis. Stated second edition. $295

EARLY TRAVELS IN THE TENNESSEE COUNTRY 1540-1800 FRANKLIN LIMITED REPRINT. $119

ALSO (NOT PICTURED)... Rare second edition of William Wyche's "A Treatise on the Practice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in Civil Actions." Published in New York in 1794 by T. and J. Swords, No. 167, William-Street. Leather covers are worn and "moth eaten," text is foxed and toned, yet complete and well bound. Signed twice by Confederate President Jefferson Davis' brother, Joseph E. Davis. Stated second edition. $295.00

Just a few of the collectibles located on the first floor of the shop

Antique decanters - they're gorgeous!

Early 19th century clock

Confederate $100 note

1857 map of Iowa

Lucien Piccard 14K gold watch

Rare WWII Winchester sword bayonet

Appx. 1000 NFL Pro-Set football cards

Badge used by Ex-Slave organization ca 1870

Hand-made guitar - made by a Vicksburg craftsman

Document listing a number of slaves by name

Fenton

1945 Mexico 2 1/2 Peso gold coin - mint luster

Beautiful gold coin from Mexico. Asking $115.

ICRR HANDLAN RR LANTERN

Railroad lantern probably from the 1930s. We have not cleaned it, preferring to let the buyer take on that task. It's a Handlan, very heavy, that was used by the Illinois Central Railroad. $300 OBO.

Gold and silver jewelry

Marilyn is shown protecting the large selection of gold, silver, and costume jewelry available in our store. She's also a strong proponent of the Second Amendment.

Antiquarian Books & Maps...Fenimore Cooper, Morgagni, Tolstoy, etc.

We have a large selection of antiquarian books available. Below are a few... 1) The "English Hexapla" - six translations of the New Testament, ca 1860, 2) Cooper's "Last of the Mohicans, an 1854 edition, 3) Morgagni's "Seats and Causes of Diseases...", 2 volumes, first editions, 1824, 4) Chapman's "Sectional Map of Iowa," 1857, 5) Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1st edition, 6) Tolstoy's "War and Peace," 2 volumes, 1st editions. This is only a small sampling of the large quantity of antiquarian books available in the shop.

Adolph Rose Antiques has reopened!

We have been absent for awhile due to illnesses and other distractions, but plan now to reopen our shop - Adolph Rose Antiques in Vicksburg - and to update this site more frequently. Our shop hours are 11AM - 5PM Tuesday through Saturday, but we have a doorbell, and since we live upstairs over the shop, we're available most anytime. My wife has taken over the operation, and has reorganized things in the shop. If you've been here before, you would hardly recognize the place now. We have a wide selection of antiques and collectibles, things you probably won't find anyplace else. Like Civil War bullets, bayonets, guns, buttons, cannon balls, and more. We have a huge selection of china and glassware, bottles, coins, vintage documents, rare books, jewelry, Coke collectibles, photos, art, vinyl records, etc., etc... in 12,000 square feet of space! So come by when you're in the area and shop with us. If you don't buy a thing, that's all right, for as many have said, the shop is more a museum than a retail outlet. Our Great Dane, Beretta, will probably meet you at the front door!

CIVIL WAR COPPER OR BRASS PERCUSSION CAP BOX?

I dug only the lid of this item, which I cannot definitely identify. It's made of copper or brass and sports the cannons and flaming cannon ball motif. These is a cross covering the cannon ball. I speculate that the piece is the top of a percussion cap box, though I've never seen one like it.

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It came from Union lines opposite the Confederate Texas redoubt near the VNMP.

REVISED HOURS

Our shopkeeper, Larry Walker, passed away last year. Since that time the shop has been basically closed. However, on an interim basis I have decided to open it whenever a customer expresses interest in browsing the contents. You may ring the doorbell at the shop front door, or call me (Malcolm) at 601-618-7478 in order to gain access. My wife or I will be happy to show you around.

I have added quite a few different antiques and collectibles over the past year, some of which I will photograph and add to this blog during the coming months. Though I don't anticipate becoming a serious shopkeeper, it's hard to quit "buying." Come by and take a look.

VINYL RECORDS - BLUES - 45 & 78 RPM

We've added some fairly scarce 78 & 45 RPM vinyl records to our inventory, some of which are shown below. Most are blues that grade VG, so the prices are "right."