Civil War artifacts are some of the hottest collectibles on the market. Whether they were preserved by their original owners and passed down through their descendants, or were recovered much later from the battlefield, interest in their historical importance has driven prices to new heights.

In this new edition of Warman's Civil War Collectibles you'll find a greater variety of items than in any other book, along with 1,400 fantastic color photographs that reveal intricate details and quality production of these artifacts that have stood the test of time and the wages of war. Within the 18 chapters of this book you'll discover extensive descriptions and prices for U.S., Confederate and imported items including:

• Uniforms and accouterments
• Pistols, revolvers, swords, cutlasses and sabers
• Belt buckles, plates, buttons, insignia and medals
• Flags, musical instruments, ephemera

As an added bonus, you'll also receive valuable reproduction alerts and collecting advice.