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CDV OF GENERAL “UNCLE JOHN” SEDGEWICK

CDV OF GENERAL “UNCLE JOHN” SEDGEWICK

General Sedgewick was the commander of the 6th Corps who was famously killed in action at the battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 9, 1864. Shown here in a bust portrait view, he wears his… (2024-276). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER

IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER

This grouping came from the Healy family of Vermont and relates to John Haley, Jr., (1843-1901,) who enlisted at Mt. Holly, VT, on August 7, 1862, and mustered into Co. C, 4th Vermont Infantry as a… (915-22). Learn More »

HEAD VIEW CDV OF 2/LT. EDWARD C. COOPER, 9TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, KILLED IN ACTION AT ANTIETAM

HEAD VIEW CDV OF 2/LT. EDWARD C. COOPER, 9TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, KILLED IN ACTION AT ANTIETAM

Image is a bust view of Lieutenant Edward C. Cooper of the 9th New York Infantry aka “Hawkins Zouaves.” The image is a bust view of Cooper looking directly into the camera. He is shown wearing a… (457-32). Learn More »

$425.00
Originally $600.00

CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

This CDV features a three-quarter length standing view of General Meade holding his cap in front of him beneath crossed arms. He wears his major general’s uniform – a double-breasted frock coat… (2024-1742). Learn More »

CDV OF ADMIRAL WILLIAM B. SHUBRICK

CDV OF ADMIRAL WILLIAM B. SHUBRICK

This is a carte de visite is a full standing view of Shubrick in dress uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Shubrick is wearing a full dress uniform with double-breasted jacket with braided… (431-28). Learn More »

CDV OF COMMODORE JAMES L. LARDNER

CDV OF COMMODORE JAMES L. LARDNER

This is a carte de visite is a bust view of Lardner in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Lardner is an old gentleman wearing double-breasted frock with shoulder straps. Plain mount is… (431-12). Learn More »

BOOK – SECURE THE SHADOW, DEATH AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN AMERICA

BOOK – SECURE THE SHADOW, DEATH AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN AMERICA

By Jay Ruby, cloth cover with foil title on spine and dust jacket, 8.5” x 10.25”, 220 pages. Very good condition from the library of photo-historian William Turner. Secure the Shadow explores the… (1266-1094). Learn More »

VERY NICE UNION CASE FOR SIXTH-PLATE IMAGE

VERY NICE UNION CASE FOR SIXTH-PLATE IMAGE

Very nice conditioned Union case for housing a sixth-plate ambro or tintype. The exterior pattern is titled Geometric Floral and is in excellent condition. The raised pattern is sharp and free of… (1000-1362). Learn More »

$160.00
Originally $200.00

TINTYPE OF POST-CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

TINTYPE OF POST-CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

Size is slightly larger than a 1/8 plate. Full length standing view posed in photographer’s studio next to ornate prop wall and column with cascade of flowers. Wears overcoat with cape; cap with… (172-5126). Learn More »

$50.00
Originally $65.00

1860s OVAL ALBUMEN: FIREMAN OR POLICEMAN

1860s OVAL ALBUMEN: FIREMAN OR POLICEMAN

A full standing studio view of a middle-aged fireman or policeman. Dark double breasted frock coat with large badge on his left breast, wearing visored cap with a single digit numeral in a wreath on… (1266-241). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE GENERAL LAWRENCE M. KEITT: PHYSICAL ASSAULTS IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE; MORTALLY WOUNDED BEULAH CHURCH (COLD HARBOR) 1864

CONFEDERATE GENERAL LAWRENCE M. KEITT: PHYSICAL ASSAULTS IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE; MORTALLY WOUNDED BEULAH CHURCH (COLD HARBOR) 1864

A period CDV size albumen image, 2” by 3-1/8” mounted on a thin card or page 5-1/2” by 8-1/2.” The photo is of a retouched image of Keitt in civilian clothes altered to create a… (1266-247). Learn More »

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A JOVIAL SOLDIER SMOKING A MEERSCHAUM PIPE

QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF A JOVIAL SOLDIER SMOKING A MEERSCHAUM PIPE

This tintype features a jovial young Union soldier seated with his legs crossed, pipe at the corner of his mouth. His hands rest in his lap in a relaxed way. He wears a forage cap, sack coat, and… (1273-02). Learn More »

FRAMED 1907 PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY WITH THEIR COMMANDING OFFICER’S DAUGHTERS

FRAMED 1907 PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY WITH THEIR COMMANDING OFFICER’S DAUGHTERS

Image shows 24 members of Company K, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry posing with the daughters of their commanding officer Colonel and later Brigadier General William Jackson Palmer. The men are arranged in… (945-335). Learn More »

$250.00
Originally $350.00
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CABINET CARD IMAGE OF MAJOR THEOPHILUS HOLMES

CABINET CARD IMAGE OF MAJOR THEOPHILUS HOLMES

This is a 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph of Holmes in his Federal Major’s uniform. In this chest-up view, he is wearing a double-breasted officer’s frock with Major’s shoulder straps.… (1189-132). Learn More »

CDV OF SETH KINMAN BY MATTHEW BRADY

CDV OF SETH KINMAN BY MATTHEW BRADY

This CDV shows Seth Kinman seated as he holds his rifle. He wears pioneer clothing made of animal skins. A large bowie knife hangs from his waistbelt. Kinman is most known for his “pioneer… (2024-1746). Learn More »

FOUR CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPHS C. 1890 OF SCENES AROUND COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

FOUR CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPHS C. 1890 OF SCENES AROUND COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Each card measures 5” x 8” with embossed photographer’s mark on front – “THE W.E. HOOK WHOLESALE VIEW CO., COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.” One image is titled “Phantom Hilll P.P. Cog Roak”,… (945-332). Learn More »

$65.00
Originally $95.00

BUST CDV OF UNION ARMY SURGEON WHO WAS LATER AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR

BUST CDV OF UNION ARMY SURGEON WHO WAS LATER AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR

Image is a bust view of Dr. Henry R. Tilton posed in three-quarter right profile in the uniform of a Union 1st Lieutenant. Bottom of image has a period pencil inscription of “DR. TILDEN.” Image is… (945-223). Learn More »

$695.00
Originally $950.00

THREE-QUARTER STANDING CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE F. SHEPLEY

THREE-QUARTER STANDING CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE F. SHEPLEY

Image shows the General in a Napoleonic pose. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs and brigadier general’s shoulder straps. Image is clear with good contrast.… (259-94). Learn More »

$135.00
Originally $180.00

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF GENERAL JOHN E. WOOL

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF GENERAL JOHN E. WOOL

The General is posed by a column with his hands resting on the hilt of his sword in front of him. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with dark collar and cuffs with major general’s brush… (259-69). Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $100.00

STANDING CDV OF GENERAL CHARLES D. JAMESON

STANDING CDV OF GENERAL CHARLES D. JAMESON

Image shows Jameson posed with one hand resting on a podium and the other on his hip. Just to one side of him is a high-backed chair. The General wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with matching… (259-66). Learn More »

$85.00
Originally $112.00


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EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851 shako, but was embroidered directly on the blue band… (2020-912). Learn More »

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