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CDV OF ROBERT E. LEE

CDV OF ROBERT E. LEE

CDV photograph of General Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Standing view of Lee in Confederate uniform. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate view” of an… (1189-147). Learn More »

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Small oval image (1.25" x 1.5") of Lincoln pasted on elaborately embossed cdv mount, with images of an eagle, shields, flags, and laurel wreaths. Blank back with no photographer information. Mount has… (1189-144). Learn More »

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV photograph of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. This image was originally taken by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady in 1862. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate… (1189-145). Learn More »

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

This is a nice view of Corbett in three-quarter seated view, resting one arm on a side table. He wears civilian clothes. His mustache, stringy goatee, and slick combed hair in full display. The image… (2025-283). Learn More »

VERY SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO – BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FACULTY

VERY SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO – BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FACULTY

College of Physicians and Surgeons was incorporated in 1872 with 43 students beginning classes that fall.  In 1878 it was merged with Washington University School of Medicine.  By 1880 the combined… (1266-881). Learn More »

GROUP OF 3 ID’D FRAMED PHOTOS – BIDDEFORD, ME; GAR IN FALMOUTH, MASS. 1905-1910; USS AGAWAM – SAMUEL TURNER 12th NEW HAMPSHIRE, US NAVY

GROUP OF 3 ID’D FRAMED PHOTOS – BIDDEFORD, ME; GAR IN FALMOUTH, MASS. 1905-1910; USS AGAWAM – SAMUEL TURNER 12th NEW HAMPSHIRE, US NAVY

This grouping of 3 antique photos includes one of GAR members standing in front a post, presumably in Falmouth.  An older, typed tag on the 2nd photo of GAR members posing in front of a building… (2025-650). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED BRADY “PENNY POSE” CDV PHOTO – PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

IDENTIFIED BRADY “PENNY POSE” CDV PHOTO – PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Taken by Mathew Brady in 1864, this photo depicts the profile of President Abraham Lincoln used on the U.S. penny.  It has been trimmed at the corners to form an octagonal shape and two sets of… (297-28). Learn More »

TWICE SIGNED CDV OF GETTYSBURG’S JOHN BURNS

TWICE SIGNED CDV OF GETTYSBURG’S JOHN BURNS

Seated view of Gettysburg civilian soldier John Burns, seated with one elbow resting on photographer’s table.  Wears a long coat with his hat on the table.  Signed on the front, below the image in… (2024-2383). Learn More »

$975.00
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BRADY LINCOLN CDV

BRADY LINCOLN CDV

This CDV is marked reversely along the top “Brady” and “Washington”.  This well-known image features a half-view of a seated President Abraham Lincoln and was taken on January 8th,… (297-23). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

The General is posed seated with one arm resting on a table. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with stars on his collar and matching dark trousers with a light thin officer’s leg stripe. In… (846-500). Learn More »

$825.00
Originally $1,550.00

VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY

VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY

Image is a vignette bust view of Eppa Hunton in a slight right profile. He wears a light double-breasted frock coat with collar insignia that is clearly visible. Contrast and clarity are good. Period… (846-496). Learn More »

$2,950.00
Originally $6,120.00

OUTSTANDINGLY CLEAR CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

OUTSTANDINGLY CLEAR CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER

Crystal clear vignette CDV of Echols in Confederate uniform. He is posed looking slightly left of the camera wearing a double-breasted frock coat with a colonel’s insignia on his collar. Contrast… (846-409). Learn More »

$1,175.00
Originally $1,800.00

CARTE DE VISITE – THE LINCOLN HOME SHOWING LINCOLN AND SON

CARTE DE VISITE – THE LINCOLN HOME SHOWING LINCOLN AND SON

This is an oft-published view showing the home of the then President-elect Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. A man and boy are posed on the corner of 8th Street and East Capitol Ave while… (297-24). Learn More »

CDV OF COLONEL FRANCIS STEBBINS BARTOW, THE FIRST COMMANDER KILLED IN BATTLE DURING THE CIVIL WAR AT FIRST MANASSAS

CDV OF COLONEL FRANCIS STEBBINS BARTOW, THE FIRST COMMANDER KILLED IN BATTLE DURING THE CIVIL WAR AT FIRST MANASSAS

Here we have a view of Colonel Bartow in civilian clothing, likely around 1860 when Bartow was a congressman for his home state of Georgia. The image is an oval shaped vignette of Bartow seated in a… (846-552). Learn More »

INTRIGUING ¼ PLATE DAGUERROTYPE – FREDERIC CHAPMAN, AGE 4, ID’D WITH LOCK OF HAIR

INTRIGUING ¼ PLATE DAGUERROTYPE – FREDERIC CHAPMAN, AGE 4, ID’D WITH LOCK OF HAIR

The daguerreotype was the first commercially successful photographic process in the history of photography. Named after the inventor, Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre, each daguerreotype is a unique… (1221-51). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON

This CDV shows a bust view of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Clarity and contrast are good. Paper and mount have light surface dirt. Reverse has a photographer’s mark for E. & H.T.… (846-511). Learn More »

CDV OF CAPTAIN ELLIOT, C.S.A.

CDV OF CAPTAIN ELLIOT, C.S.A.

This CDV shows a bust view of a bearded man in civilian clothes. He wears a dark jacket, his vest unbuttoned, and a cravat. A period ink inscription reads: “Capt. Elliot C.S.A.” Sadly, we do not… (846-509). Learn More »

CDV OF JOHN BANKHEAD MAGRUDER

CDV OF JOHN BANKHEAD MAGRUDER

This CDV shows a waist-up view of General John B. Magruder in his full military regalia. This image is a copy of an earlier image which has been enlarged to show the waist-up view. Because of this,… (846-504). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE SURGEON, DR. J.S. LEWIS

CDV OF CONFEDERATE SURGEON, DR. J.S. LEWIS

This CDV shows a bust view of a bearded civilian man wearing a dark jacket and necktie. An ink notation below his photograph reads: “Dr. J.S. Lewis / Surgeon C.S.A.” The image is light in… (846-502). Learn More »

RARE ¼ PLATE VMI CADET DAGUERROTYPE PHOTO – COL. SIMEON GIBBONS, 10th VIRGINIA, KIA AT MCDOWELL

RARE ¼ PLATE VMI CADET DAGUERROTYPE PHOTO – COL. SIMEON GIBBONS, 10th VIRGINIA, KIA AT MCDOWELL

Simeon Beauford Gibbons was born near what is now Shenandoah, Virginia (Page County) on May 25, 1833, a son of Samuel and Christina Miller Gibbons (a descendant of Valley pioneer Adam Miller). Though… (846-578). Learn More »


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VERY SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH

This musket follows the general lines of a British Short Land Pattern musket, but bears no British maker, ordnance, or proof marks. The lock is a two-screw lock with gooseneck hammer, rounded pan and no external bridle. The lockplate is stamped with… (1000-0255). Learn More »

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