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CABINET CARD OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER
Cabinet Card, no photographer's imprint. Name and title printed at bottom of image. Butler in civilian clothes while Governor of Mass. Three-quarter view facing to the right. Light contrast. Benjamin… (490-6194). Learn More »
$40.00
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CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER
Carte de visite, etching of Butler in uniform. No b/m, print at bottom, "MAJ. GEN. B. F. BUTLER." Bust view facing to the right. Etching has very good contrast with fine details. Benjamin Franklin… (490-6200GG). Learn More »
$30.00
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CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER
Carte de visite, etching of Butler in uniform with sword and next to horse. Simple back mark of J.H. Bufford, Boston. Creases across lower edge. Three-quarter view facing to the left. Good… (490-6199C). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY
Born in Maine in 1821, Amherst Spofford (III) first went to sea at age thirteen and spent the greater part of his life as a sailor according to a 1916 obituary. During the Civil War he served in both… (2024-358). Learn More »
MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN
This non-regulation officer’s sword bears an 1861 presentation on the obverse scabbard, “Presented to/ Lieut. C.J. Murphy, / by his friends / 1861” and a list of battles on the reverse… (1052-1131). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY
This rare, identified, Confederate cavalry captain’s frock coat belonged to an officer who served from 1861 though 1865, rising from Captain to Colonel, with extensive action especially in… (1179-232). Learn More »
BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES
CDV is of Jirah I. Young in a medium-colored civilian suit with a black felt collar, white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount has clipped corners and the paper has some… (1179-1910). Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK SOLDIER WITH DOUBLE PERIOD INK ID
CDV is of Jacob Kent posed with one arm resting on a balustrade and the other holding his dark slouch hat by his side. He wears a dark sack coat buttoned to the throat and light-colored… (1179-1909). Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF 34TH & 24TH MASSACHUSETTS CORPORAL BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER
CDV is of James G. Bigelow who served in both the 34th and 24th Massachusetts Infantry. Bigelow is posed with one hand resting on the back of a chair with his forage cap resting on the seat. He wears… (1179-1934). Learn More »
CDV GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER BY BRADY
Carte de visite, Brady photo of Butler in elaborate uniform with kepi in hand. E. & H.T. Anthony b/m. Facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Trimmed mount. Benjamin Franklin Butler… (490-6200SS). Learn More »
$135.00
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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA
This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is… (1179-179). Learn More »
LITHOGRAPH CDV OF WAR OF 1812 OFFICER - CAPTAIN JOHN BUTLER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
CDV dates from the 1870’s and depicts Butler in the uniform of an American officer wearing a high collared coatee with cloth epaulettes, a high collard white shirt and leather neck stock. Reverse… (490-6200XX). Learn More »
BUST VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF
CDV is a bust view of Clark in a dark frock coat with a black felt collar. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount and paper have light to moderate surface dirt. Reverse has a photographer’s… (490-6200U). Learn More »
SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF
CDV is a three-quarter seated view of Clark posed with his Model 1850 foot officer’s sword cradled in his lap. He wears a dark frock coat with 2nd lieutenant’s shoulder straps and matching dark… (490-6200T). Learn More »
$150.00
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NICE CLEAN CDV OF ALFRED F. PUFFER OF GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S STAFF
Image shows Puffer from the waist up. He wears a dark frock coat with 1st lieutenant’s shoulder straps. The coat has a black felt collar and is only buttoned at the waist and midriff leaving the… (490-6200R). Learn More »
$145.00
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OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS
This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354). Learn More »
CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER
Carte de visite, favorable etching of Butler in uniform. Forward facing bust pose. Trimmed mount. Simple back mark of JOSEPH WARD, BOSTON. Etching has very good contrast with fine details. Benjamin… (490-6200FF). Learn More »
$30.00
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INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG
This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127). Learn More »
CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER
Carte de visite, photo of Butler in uniform with waist belt and 1851 belt plate. Gurney & Son, New York b/m. Profile view facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Benjamin Franklin… (490-6200WW). Learn More »
$135.00
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POST-WAR CABINET CARD OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER
Cabinet Card by Conly's Portraits, Boston. Bust pose of Butler in civilian clothes while Governor of Mass. Profile facing to the right. Good contrast. Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 –… (490-6193). Learn More »
$40.00
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MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES
By William Gilham. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1862. Id’d to “V.M. Johnson / Virginia / August 13th, 1863,” inscribed in weak pencil inscription in front EPS. 559 pp., 82… (1202-102). Learn More »
FREE FRANKED COVER HANDWRITTEN BY BEN BUTLER
Letter envelope with "free franked" postage by Butler's signature. Empty letter envelope addressed to someone in Maine. The right to send mail free of postage is commonly referred to as a "free… (490-6450). Learn More »
CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL ELON J. FARNSWORTH, KILLED IN ACTION AT SOUTH CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG
Here’s your opportunity to own a scarcely found image of Brigadier General Elon Farnsworth, who commanded 1st Brigade, 3rd Division of the Army of the Potomac’s Cavalry Corps at Gettysburg where… (2024-1113). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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CDV OF ADMIRAL FOOTE IN UNIFORM
Seated studio cdv image of Admiral Andrew Foote in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Foote is seated, wearing his double-breasted frock coat. He has is sword and cap in his lap. Cap displays… (431-30). Learn More »
CDV OF ADMIRAL SAMUEL DUPONT
Seated studio image of Samuel DuPont in Naval uniform. Clear image with good contrast. Dupont is in double-breasted frock with braided epaulettes, trousers with wide stripes down leg, sword and… (431-33). Learn More »
PERIOD INK SIGNED CDV OF PRIVATE JOHN S. DeWOLF
Here we have a bust view of Private John DeWolf of the 127th Illinois infantry and later of the 49th USCT. Image shows a bust view of a serious looking man wearing a frock coat with the collar turned… (2024-452). Learn More »
REMOUNTED CHEST-UP VIEW OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JONAS H. FRENCH OF GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S STAFF
This CDV image shows French from the mid-chest up. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are very good. Paper and mount are also in nice shape. Reverse… (490-6200M). Learn More »
CHEST-UP VIEW OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JONAS H. FRENCH – NEW ORLEANS PHOTOGRAPHER
This CDV image shows French from the mid-chest up. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are very good. Paper and mount are also in nice shape. Reverse… (490-6200K). Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JONAS H. FRENCH – 30TH MASSACHUSETTS
This CDV image shows French seated with one hand resting on his knee and the other holding his Model 1850 foot officer’s sword next to him. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder… (490-6200J). Learn More »
$225.00
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VERY NICE POST-WAR VIEW OF JOSIAH B. KINSMAN OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF
CDV is of Kinsman from the chest-up. Image appears to be from life but with the uniform drawn on. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with major-general’s shoulder straps. Image is very nice.… (490-6200H). Learn More »
$135.00
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CDV OF COMMODORE STRINGHAM IN UNIFORM
Full standing studio cdv image of Commodore Silas H. Stringham in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Stringham is standing, wearing his double-breasted frock coat. He wears his sword belt… (431-22). Learn More »
LEFT PROFILE SEATED VIEW OF UNION ADMIRAL JOHN LEE DAVIS BY BRADY
CDV shows Davis seated and posed with his hands in his lap. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with admiral’s shoulder straps and cuff rank. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Mount corners… (431-49). Learn More »
IMPRESSIVE PERIOD FRAMED DISPLAY OF WARTIME AND POSTWAR VETERAN MATERIAL OF LT. EDGAR G. STOWELL, 92nd NY, WIA FAIR OAKS, INCLUDING HIS IDENTIFICATION DISK AND CDV IN UNIFORM, MESS UTENSILS, AND CAMP ART RINGS
This is a great framed display of wartime and postwar veteran’s memorabilia belonging to Lieutenant Edward G. Stowell of the 92nd NY. The items include a wartime carte-de-visite photo of Stowell… (2024-369). Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF BEN BUTLER STAFF OFFICER & LATER GOVERNOR OF UTAH – JOHN W. SHAFFER
CDV is a three-quarter standing view of Shaffer in a dark double-breasted frock coat with colonel’s shoulder straps and dark trousers. He is posed al-la-Napoleon with one had thrust in his coat. His… (490-6200F). Learn More »
$165.00
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SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT
Scott is posed seated and wearing his presentation grade sword with a perched eagle on the pommel. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with brush epaulettes. The frock coat has embroidered oak… (160-404). Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF US NAVY OFFICER CHARLES WILKES – FAMOUS FOR HIS PART IN THE TRENT AFFAIR
CDV is of Wilkes posed leaning on a column wearing a high-collared double-breasted tailcoat with brush epaulettes and dark trousers. He also wears his sword belt with two-piece tongue and wreath plate… (160-491). Learn More »
SEATED VIEW OF 15TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY PRIVATE DIED AT HELENA, ARKANSAS – FAMILY NOTATION ON REVERSE
CDV is attributed to be Marcellus Frank of the 39th Illinois Infantry and 15th Illinois Cavalry. He is posed seated by a table wearing a dark civilian suit with a large black bowtie and… (160-490). Learn More »
WAIST-UP VIEW OF CIVIL WAR US NAVY OFFICER GEORGE B. WHITE
CDV is of White seated and posed a-la-Napoleon with one hand tucked in his coat. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with commander shoulder straps and cuff rank as well. Contrast and clarity… (160-485). Learn More »
INK SIGNED THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF US NAVY PAYMASTER JOSEPH FOSTER
Foster is posed with his hands resting on the hilt of his sword which is drawn and placed in front of him. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps with two stripes on each… (160-481). Learn More »
NICE INK ID WAIST-UP VIEW OF 184TH NEW YORK AND 109TH USCT SURGEON
CDV is a waist-up view of Theodore Y. Kinne wearing a dark frock coat with 1st lieutenant of staff should straps bearing the letters “MS” for medical service. Jacket also has three-piece staff… (160-475). Learn More »
INK ID FULL STANDING VIEW OF 118TH NEW YORK SERGEANT
CDV is of Orlando J. Brown posed with a cane or walking stick standing by a table in front of a painted backdrop of a pastoral scene. He wears a dark forage cap, dark frock coat with sergeant’s… (160-473). Learn More »
VERY NICE THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF MAJOR GENERAL HORATIO WRIGHT OF THE 6TH CORPS
CDV is of Wright seated in a fringed black chair. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs with major general’s shoulder straps and matching dark trousers.… (160-467). Learn More »
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 »
“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY
Title page reads, “A TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION, CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE METHODS OF LAYING OUT, CONSTRUCTING, DEFENDING, AND ATTACKING INTRENCHMENTS, WITH THE GENERAL OUTLINES ALSO OF… (1179-719). 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!
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 »
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… (490-6200TT). Learn More »
$150.00
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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… (490-6200II). Learn More »
$50.00
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WARTIME ETCHING OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER
Etching is a wartime bust view of Butler in a dark single-breasted coat with black fur collar. Image is in an oval with “GENL. BENJ. F. BUTLER” printed at bottom. Paper and mount have some surface… (490-6200DD). Learn More »
$30.00
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CDV OF MARY CUSTIS LEE, ALEXANDRIA BACKMARK
CDV of Mary Custis Lee. Chest-up, profile view. Image is light. Plain mount is clean with rounded corners. Old ink identification along bottom edge of image. Photographer's backmark, A.M. Hall,… (1138-1474). Learn More »
SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT
Scott is posed seated and holding a bi-corn in his lap. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with brush epaulettes and matching dark trousers. The frock coat has embroidered oak leaf borders on… (160-376). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR COMMODORE’S UNDRESS FROCK COAT OF SILAS H. STRINGHAM, USN: LEADER OF THE FIRST COMBINED OPERATION OF THE UNION NAVY AND ARMY IN THE CIVIL WAR; VICTOR OF THE BATTLE OF HATTERAS INLET BATTERIES
Fought on Aug. 28-29, 1861, little more than a month after the Union defeat at Bull Run, the capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark on the outer banks helped restrict Confederate blockade running, enabled further operations on the North Carolina coast,… (1179-504). Learn More »
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