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PHOTOS FROM GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S FUNERAL 1893

PHOTOS FROM GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S FUNERAL 1893

This group consists of two original period photographs of Gen. Ben Butler’s funeral cortege, taken on the spot, framed with a bust portrait of the general himself and a period display card in old… (490-6216). Learn More »

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

Lewis Clark Parmelee was born in 1839, the son of a wealthy New Haven, CT, businessman. The history of Berdan’s sharpshooters noted, “Adj. Parmelee was a great favorite in the regiment, a young… (2024-333). Learn More »

LOT OF IMAGES RELATED TO THE FAMILY OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO GENERAL ARTEMAS WARD INCLUDING A CDV OF A MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR OFFICER

LOT OF IMAGES RELATED TO THE FAMILY OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO GENERAL ARTEMAS WARD INCLUDING A CDV OF A MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR OFFICER

This lot contains six images all mounted on album pages that meas. approx. 4.75 x 6.50 inches. The first is an etching of General Artemas Ward who commanded the American Army at the beginning of the… (450-224). Learn More »

CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER BY BRADY

CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER BY BRADY

Three-quarter standing CDV view of Butler in a dark double-breasted frock coat with oakleaf decoration on the collar and cuffs. He also wears white gloves and is posed with his arms by his side… (490-3200TT). Learn More »

LITHOGRAPH CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

LITHOGRAPH CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

Three-quarter standing CDV view of Butler posed holding his cap in front of him. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with oak leaf decorations on the collar and cuffs. His cap has a wreath on… (490-3200II). Learn More »


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MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL

Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning of the Mexican-American War, he was assigned to… (870-63). Learn More »

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