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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 »

ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH, ORLEANS CADETS – CO. H, 18TH LOUISIANA

ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH, ORLEANS CADETS – CO. H, 18TH LOUISIANA

This is a large oval albumen photograph measuring 7” x 9” mounted on a 10” x 12” oval mount. The image features a ribbon on top with “Co. H. / ORLEANS CADETS / 18TH LA.” Under that,… (1266-246). 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 PHOTOGRAPH OF UNIDENTIFIED SERGEANT & WIFE, COMPANY “F” 47TH MASS. INFANTRY

CDV PHOTOGRAPH OF UNIDENTIFIED SERGEANT & WIFE, COMPANY “F” 47TH MASS. INFANTRY

Offered here is a very fine carte de viste (CDV) photo of an unidentified Federal sergeant in uniform posing with his wife. Full studio view with soldier standing and wife seated next to him. He wears… (141-192). Learn More »

FRAMED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF CIVIL WAR ERA NAVY OFFICER

FRAMED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF CIVIL WAR ERA NAVY OFFICER

Very nice Victorian frame houses a retouched albumen photograph of an unknown U.S. Navy officer. He is wearing a dark colored, double-breasted frock coat with naval buttons, shoulder straps, a white… (344-3304). Learn More »

$40.00
Originally $85.00

BUST VIEW CDV OF DISMISSED US MARINE OFFICER WILLIAM B. MURRAY

BUST VIEW CDV OF DISMISSED US MARINE OFFICER WILLIAM B. MURRAY

CDV is of William B. Murray wearing a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder knots. Image is clear with good contrast and is mostly clean. Reverse has no photographer’s imprint but does have… (344-2394). Learn More »

$150.00
Originally $265.00

ID’D CONFEDERATE OFFICER ALBUMEN PHOTO IN PAINTED CS PATRIOTIC MAT

ID’D CONFEDERATE OFFICER ALBUMEN PHOTO IN PAINTED CS PATRIOTIC MAT

Once in the collection of well-known Virginia photography collector Bill Turner, this Civil War albumen photograph of a Confederate officer has period notations on the reverse, but had some cracks and… (1266-813). Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

VERY CLEAR EARLY WAR VOLUNTEER ARMED WITH BAYONETED MUSKET, REVOLVER AND BOWIE IN A LITTLEFIELD AND PARSONS “FAITHFUL HOUND” THERMOPLASTIC CASE

VERY CLEAR EARLY WAR VOLUNTEER ARMED WITH BAYONETED MUSKET, REVOLVER AND BOWIE IN A LITTLEFIELD AND PARSONS “FAITHFUL HOUND” THERMOPLASTIC CASE

A very strong, armed image in a scarce case. The image is a 6th plate tintype with excellent clarity, glassed and using an open, scallop-edged mat that shows the photographer has pushed aside a chair… (490-7632). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRYMAN AMBROTYPE WITH PATRIOTIC MAT: “THE UNION NOW AND FOREVER.”

CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRYMAN AMBROTYPE WITH PATRIOTIC MAT: “THE UNION NOW AND FOREVER.”

A ninth-plate ambrotype of seated Union cavalryman with a great patriotic mat. The soldier is shown half-length, his legs crossed and hands folded in his lap. There is a ring of solarization around… (490-7633). Learn More »

$150.00
ON HOLD

VIEW OF PETERSBURG WORKS AND AMMUNITION CRATES

VIEW OF PETERSBURG WORKS AND AMMUNITION CRATES

Original Civil War paper image that is a little large than half a stereo photo. Image is titled “Vicinity of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Va.” Photo is clear and in good shape. In the background is… (344-809). Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $175.00

SET OF CDV’S RELATED TO HORACE GREELEY

SET OF CDV’S RELATED TO HORACE GREELEY

The first image in the group shows Greeley seated in a chair with his hands folded in his lap. He wears the usual dark suit consisting of jacket, vest, trousers and bow tie with a white shirt. The… (344-676). Learn More »

$65.00 per Set
Originally $135.00
SOLD

GEM LINCOLN MOURNING TINTYPE ON CDV CARD

GEM LINCOLN MOURNING TINTYPE ON CDV CARD

This uncommon tintype photograph is a “gem” sized (1” x 1.5”) photo of one of the popular Lincoln mourning art images of the immediate post-assassination period.  The image is framed in brass… (1202-1014). Learn More »

$225.00
ON HOLD

CDV – MAJOR THOMAS KIMBALL, 51st MASS. INFANTRY, 2ND MASS. HEAVY ARTILLERY

CDV – MAJOR THOMAS KIMBALL, 51st MASS. INFANTRY, 2ND MASS. HEAVY ARTILLERY

Thomas was a resident of Oxford and a 23-year-old student when he enlisted on 9/3/1862 as a Captain.  He was commissioned into Company G of the 51st Massachusetts Infantry on 9/30/1862 and was with… (2025-1066). 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 »

CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL JOHN GARLAND

CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL JOHN GARLAND

This carte de viste photograph of General Garland is a full-standing studio portrait of him in uniform. He wears double-breasted frock with fringed dress epaulettes, sash, and sword belt. He holds his… (2025-1040). Learn More »

$145.00
ON HOLD

CDV – GENERAL AMBROSE BURNSIDE BY BRADY

CDV – GENERAL AMBROSE BURNSIDE BY BRADY

This Carte-de-Visite features the iconic General Burnside, known for his small victories and larger blunders as well as his facial hair.  Both the image and mounting card are in excellent condition,… (2025-106). 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 »

STRIKING 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE – YOUNG US CAVALRYMAN

STRIKING 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE – YOUNG US CAVALRYMAN

Featured in this image is a young man, perhaps no more than a teenager, in his mounted services uniform.  Seated next to a decorative banister, his regulation dress hat rests on the railing complete… (2025-894). 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 »


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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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