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CDV BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT SELDEN GARNETT, CSA

CDV BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT SELDEN GARNETT, CSA

[Commonly misidentified as Robert Brooke Garnett].  The first general officer on either side to fall during the Civil War. Back-mark: “Bendann Brothers Galleries / Balto. St.” Pre-war image of… (2022-598). Learn More »

$400.00
Originally $500.00

UNION SOLDIER CDV — MEDICAL STAFF

UNION SOLDIER CDV — MEDICAL STAFF

Backmark: “Broadbent & Co., Philadelphia.” Mounted in a page from a CDV album, 4.75” x 4.25, w/interior gilt trim. A studio photo, featuring a mustachioed soldier in standing Napoleonic… (2021-1096). Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $175.00
SOLD

CDV OF A WOODBLOCK PRINT OF A PICTURE PUZZLE, BY JIGSAW PUZZLE PIONEER JACOB SHAFFER

CDV OF A WOODBLOCK PRINT OF A PICTURE PUZZLE, BY JIGSAW PUZZLE PIONEER JACOB SHAFFER

Entitled “Foraging”, the puzzle was published by Jacob Shaffer of 628 N. Second St., Philadelphia, who is known as the pioneer of jigsaw puzzles in America. This 1864 puzzle is one of the earliest… (2020-1130). Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $175.00

CDV PHOTO OF JOHN CUNDIFF, 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY

CDV PHOTO OF JOHN CUNDIFF, 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY

This is a post-war photograph of John Fletcher Cundiff in civilian clothes. He was a 28-year-old farmer from Chamblissburg, Bedford County, VA, when he enlisted on 5/11/1861 at Liberty, Virginia, as… (1266-1024). Learn More »

RARE CDV PHOTO – COLOR SGT. HENRY ENTRIKEN, 49th PENNSYLVANIA, WITH FLAG

RARE CDV PHOTO – COLOR SGT. HENRY ENTRIKEN, 49th PENNSYLVANIA, WITH FLAG

This carte-de-visite image was taken in late 1864 and features a young Sergeant Henry Entriken, the 4th of the 6 color bearers of the 49th Pennsylvania.  He served in this honored position from… (149-59). Learn More »

CDV OF “TOM THUMB” AND WIFE “MINNIE”

CDV OF “TOM THUMB” AND WIFE “MINNIE”

A fine cdv-size engraving made from a photograph of the two, both very well dressed. Printed on a plain mount. There is a photographer’s printed paper label pasted to the back. Charles Sherwood… (1309-315). Learn More »

CDV UNION COLONEL ULRIC DAHLGREN, KIA NEAR RICHMOND 1864

CDV UNION COLONEL ULRIC DAHLGREN, KIA NEAR RICHMOND 1864

Very nice bust view of Dahlgren with a Henry Ulke, Washington, D.C. studio imprint on the verso.  Light scattered soiling. In period ink on reverse is, “1864 / Col Ulric Dahlgren U.S.A. / killed… (1254-159). Learn More »

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL EPPA HUNTON, FROM RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER: GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL EPPA HUNTON, FROM RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER: GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

Eppa Hunton II (1822–1908) was a US representative, senator from Virginia, and brigadier general in the Confederate army during the Civil War. Born near Warrenton, Virginia, he taught school before… (1189-163). Learn More »

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL JOHN BROWN GORDON, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL JOHN BROWN GORDON, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

General John Brown Gordon was a prominent Confederate general during the American Civil War, recognized for his leadership and valor in multiple battles. Born on February 6, 1832, in Upson County,… (1189-160). Learn More »

POST-WAR MOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL JOHN BROWN GORDON, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR MOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL JOHN BROWN GORDON, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

This photograph features a well-known three-quarter view of General Gordon. It measures approximately 7 inches by 5 inches wide. Unlike other images from this collection, this photograph has been… (1189-159). Learn More »

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL MONTGOMERY DENT CORSE, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL MONTGOMERY DENT CORSE, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

Born in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1816, Corse had varied career pursuits prior to the war, working as a banker, gold miner, and soldier serving in the Mexican-American War. Corse served the Army of… (1189-157). Learn More »

PHOTOS OF JOHN WILLIAM WALKER FEARN, CONFEDERATE DIPLOMAT & STAFF OFFICER

PHOTOS OF JOHN WILLIAM WALKER FEARN, CONFEDERATE DIPLOMAT & STAFF OFFICER

John Williams Walker Fearn (January 13, 1832 – April 7, 1899). Fearn studied law and was admitted to the local bar on his twenty-first birthday. Quite soon he practiced before the U.S. Supreme… (1266-242). Learn More »

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF ROBERT E. LEE

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF ROBERT E. LEE

This unmounted silver print measures approximately 5.5 inches in length and 4 inches wide. This photograph is a lesser-known photograph type called a silver print, where silver halide is suspended in… (1189-190). Learn More »

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL RALEIGH EDWARD COLSTON

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL RALEIGH EDWARD COLSTON

This unmounted silver print measures approximately 5.5 inches in length and 4 inches in width. Early Life and Education Raleigh Edward Colston was born in Paris in 1825. At a young age, he was adopted… (1189-156). Learn More »

MOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ROGERS COOKE

MOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ROGERS COOKE

This mounted silver print measures approximately 5.5 inches in length and 4 inches in width and features a bust view of General John R. Cooke. General John Rogers Cooke (1833–1891) was a Confederate… (1189-155). Learn More »

CDV – LT. COLONEL WILLIAM HALLECK, 83rd NEW YORK INFANTRY

CDV – LT. COLONEL WILLIAM HALLECK, 83rd NEW YORK INFANTRY

William was 38 years old when he enlisted at New York City and was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel on 5/27/1861.  Unfortunately, his term of service and his life were cut short by disease on 1/6/1862… (1304-56). Learn More »

STRIKING CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED INDIAN WARS ERA COLONEL

STRIKING CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED INDIAN WARS ERA COLONEL

This handsome portrait features a distinguished-looking colonel sporting the 1872 Shoulder Knot Epaulette for officers, in use for most ranks until 1888. The image is mounted to a card, which has been… (1138-2081). Learn More »

CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL FREDERICK LANDER

CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL FREDERICK LANDER

This carte de viste engraving of General Lander is a three-quarter standing studio portrait of him in uniform. He wears double-breasted frock with fringed dress epaulettes, sash, and sword belt.… (2025-1083). Learn More »

CDV PHOTOS OF LT. COL. HENRY PRATT & WIFE

CDV PHOTOS OF LT. COL. HENRY PRATT & WIFE

Offered here are a pair of cdv photographs. One of Lt. Col. Henry C. Pratt, and one of his wife. The image of Pratt is a chest up view in uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with shoulder… (2025-1035). Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL JOHN G. PARKE

CDV OF GENERAL JOHN G. PARKE

A very nice CDV (carte de viste) photograph of General Parke, and his bushy sideburns. He is posed seated in a folding camp chair in uniform. Parke wears an officer’s four-button jacket with… (2025-1015). Learn More »


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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT

A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »

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