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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 GENERAL DANIEL SICKLES

CDV OF GENERAL DANIEL SICKLES

Image is a three-quarter standing view of General Sickles wearing a dark colored double breasted frock coat with shoulder boards, trousers, sword belt and gauntlets. His hand rests on his… (2025-737). 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

RARE WAR DEPARTMENT PHOTO – LINCOLN BY MATTHEW BRADY

RARE WAR DEPARTMENT PHOTO – LINCOLN BY MATTHEW BRADY

This 1863 standing portrait photo of President Lincoln was originally taken by famed photographer Matthew Brady.  It is mounted to an interesting white card with black single photo border and the… (297-26). Learn More »

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 »

CDV BUST VIEW OF CS GEN. JAMES H. LANE – 1ST NORTH CAROLINA, 28TH NORTH CAROLINA; THREE TIMES WOUNDED IN ACTION

CDV BUST VIEW OF CS GEN. JAMES H. LANE – 1ST NORTH CAROLINA, 28TH NORTH CAROLINA; THREE TIMES WOUNDED IN ACTION

Born July 28, 1833, in Mathews County, Virginia, and educated by tutors and private schools, in 1851 Lane entered the Virginia Military Institute where Stonewall Jackson was one of his instructors. He… (846-575). Learn More »

LATE- WAR FULL-STANDING VIEW OF LT. COL. WILBUR REID, TRIGG’S BATTALION PARTISAN RANGERS, MISSING HIS LEG

LATE- WAR FULL-STANDING VIEW OF LT. COL. WILBUR REID, TRIGG’S BATTALION PARTISAN RANGERS, MISSING HIS LEG

This CDV shows a full standing view of Lieutenant Colonel Reid of the 36th Virginia. The dapper lieutenant colonel who had his left leg recently amputated stands confidently with his wooden crutches… (846-406). Learn More »

MARYLAND FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM: LEANDER DOLL, 1st POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE

MARYLAND FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM: LEANDER DOLL, 1st POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE

This Civil War family photo album still contains seven carte-de-visite format albumen photos of children, some with period identifications on the pages noting them as members of the Doll family, along… (2025-259). Learn More »

SCARCE VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS ROSSER FROM THE ALBUM OF R. CHANNING PRICE PRESENTED TO HIM BY JEB STUART

SCARCE VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS ROSSER FROM THE ALBUM OF R. CHANNING PRICE PRESENTED TO HIM BY JEB STUART

CDV is a full standing view of Thomas L. Rosser wearing a dark civilian frock coat with a white vest and dark cravat with matching white trousers. He holds his dark hat in his hand, just behind his… (846-497). Learn More »


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DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862

This very clear sixth-plate daguerreotype dates about 1850 and shows Lewis Henry Little, usually referred to by his middle name, as a Captain in the 7th U.S. Infantry. Born in Maryland in 1817, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th US Infantry… (1138-1808). Learn More »

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