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VERY UNCOMMON CDV – ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF GENERAL MCLAWS

VERY UNCOMMON CDV – ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF GENERAL MCLAWS

Lafayette McLaws is one of the more controversial figures of the senior command of the Army of Northern Virginia – famously running afoul of General Longstreet to the tune of a Court Marshall for… (2025-3432). Learn More »

RARE CDV – ETCHING OF GENERAL JOHN HUNT MORGAN – CANCELLED STAMPS, 1865

RARE CDV – ETCHING OF GENERAL JOHN HUNT MORGAN – CANCELLED STAMPS, 1865

Best known for his diversionary raid into Indiana, West Virginia, and Ohio – John Hunt Morgan became the picture of the dashing and daring Southern cavalry officer. His “thunderbolt” style of… (2025-3414). Learn More »

CDV OF CAPTAIN ANDREW COWAN – 3rd and 1st NY LIGHT ARTILLERY

CDV OF CAPTAIN ANDREW COWAN – 3rd and 1st NY LIGHT ARTILLERY

Andrew was 19 years old when he enlisted on 4/29/1861 at Elmira, New York.  He began his volunteer career as a 1st Sergeant in Battery B of the 3rd New York Light Artillery on 5/22/1861, and was… (286-437). Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL BEN MCCOLLOCH

CDV OF GENERAL BEN MCCOLLOCH

Ben McColloch has quite the impressive career as a personal and professional Texan – serving as a Ranger, fighting with the Republic of Texas, and reaching positions of political power.  He served… (259-161). Learn More »

CDV OF C.L. MOTLEY – DIPLOMAT UNDER LINCOLN ADMINISTRATION

CDV OF C.L. MOTLEY – DIPLOMAT UNDER LINCOLN ADMINISTRATION

This CDV features C. L. Motley and is mounted to common style of card with fine gold border patterning. Motley’s name is penciled in at the bottom edge, and a spot of edge wear is noted. The reverse… (259-162). Learn More »

ADVERTISING CARD WITH CDV IMAGE OF JOHN W. DANIEL

ADVERTISING CARD WITH CDV IMAGE OF JOHN W. DANIEL

Offered here is a 3.5” x 6” advertising card. The front features a photograph of Virginia congressman John W. Daniel over printed note, “Presented with the Compliments of / Faulkner &… (1266-784). Learn More »

$35.00
SOLD

INK-SIGNED FULL STANDING VIEW OF SERGEANT JOHN MOORE OF THE 29th MASS. VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

INK-SIGNED FULL STANDING VIEW OF SERGEANT JOHN MOORE OF THE 29th MASS. VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

This is a great full standing view of sergeant John Moore. This clean-shaven young man wears a civilian style jacket with military buttons and bold sergeant’s chevrons which reveal a fully buttoned… (149-53). Learn More »

$270.00
Originally $300.00

RARE CDV PHOTO – COLOR SGT. HENRY ENTRIKEN, 49th PENNSYLVANIA, WITH FLAG

RARE CDV PHOTO – COLOR SGT. HENRY ENTRIKEN, 49th PENNSYLVANIA, WITH FLAG

This carte-de-visite image was taken in late 1864 and features a young Sergeant Henry Entriken, the 4th of the 6 color bearers of the 49th Pennsylvania.  He served in this honored position from… (149-59). Learn More »

$585.00
Originally $650.00
SOLD

RARE CDV OF THE GREAT CENTRAL FAIR – PHILADELPHIA’S LOGAN SQUARE, JUNE 1864

RARE CDV OF THE GREAT CENTRAL FAIR – PHILADELPHIA’S LOGAN SQUARE, JUNE 1864

The Great Central Fair was a monumental fundraising event for the US Sanitary Commission held in Philadelphia’s Logan Square Park from June 7 – 28, 1864.  The massive main building spanned… (2026-56). Learn More »

CDV PHOTO OF POPE PIUS IX – POPE FROM 1848 TO 1878

CDV PHOTO OF POPE PIUS IX – POPE FROM 1848 TO 1878

A cdv photo of the Pope, seated, in his robes. A table with religious statuary is next to him. Image has some light dirt and spotting. Plain unruled mount is untrimmed. Impressed across the bottom of… (2025-3374). Learn More »

CDV PHOTO OF U.S. GRANT FAMILY PORTRAIT

CDV PHOTO OF U.S. GRANT FAMILY PORTRAIT

This is a cdv photograph of a portrait of the Grant family. U.S. Grant is in his Civil War uniform. Surrounding him is his wife, daughter, and three sons. Plain mount with “GRANT AND FAMILY” typed… (2025-3372). Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL GRANT ETCHING

CDV OF GENERAL GRANT ETCHING

This is a nice clear cdv photo of a bust etching of General U.S. Grant. Plain untrimmed mount. Some minor edge wear. Photographer’s backmark of Joseph Ward, 125 Washington Street, Boston. Fine… (2025-3369). Learn More »

$30.00
ON HOLD

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN ETCHING

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN ETCHING

This is a nice clear cdv photo of a bust etching of President Lincoln. Plain mount with trimmed corners. No backmark. Fine image. [jet] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (2025-3367). Learn More »

$40.00
ON HOLD

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED ALBUMEN PRINT OF NAVAL COMMANDER MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED ALBUMEN PRINT OF NAVAL COMMANDER MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

Measures approximately 5.75 inches by just under 3.5 inches wide. Photograph features a waist-up civilian view of Confederate General Thomas Taylor. The reverse of the image shows a pencil notation:… (1189-189). Learn More »

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL GUSTAVUS WOODSON SMITH, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL GUSTAVUS WOODSON SMITH, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

Measures approximately 5.5 inches by just under 3.75 inches wide. Photograph features a bust view of Confederate General Gustavus Smith. The reverse of the image shows a pencil notation: “Gen. G.W.… (1189-180). Learn More »

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED GELATIN PRINT OF GENERAL WILLIAM PRESTON, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED GELATIN PRINT OF GENERAL WILLIAM PRESTON, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

Measures approximately 5.5 inches by just under 3.75 inches wide. Photograph features a bust view of Confederate General William Preston. The reverse of the image shows a pencil notation: “Preston… (1189-176). Learn More »

$75.00
ON HOLD

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED GELATIN PRINT OF GENERAL THOMAS TAYLOR MUNFORD, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

POST-WAR UNMOUNTED GELATIN PRINT OF GENERAL THOMAS TAYLOR MUNFORD, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS

Measures approximately 5.5 inches by just under 3.75 inches wide. Photograph features a waist-up view of Confederate General Thomas Munford. The photographer’s mark is embossed on the bottom of the… (1189-174). Learn More »

SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL HENRY HARRISON WALKER BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE COOK & SONS

SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL HENRY HARRISON WALKER BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE COOK & SONS

This image features a profile bust view of Genera Henry H. Walker. The photograph measures approximately 4 by 5 ½ inches. Overall, the condition of this photograph is very good. There are no chips,… (1189-187). Learn More »

SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL LEONIDAS POLK BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE COOK & SONS

SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL LEONIDAS POLK BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE COOK & SONS

This image features a bust view of Leonidas Polk wearing his general’s frock coat. The photograph measures approximately 3 ¾ by 5 ¼ inches. Overall, the condition of this photograph is very good.… (1189-177). Learn More »

$125.00
ON HOLD

SILVER PRINT CIVILIAN VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL ROBERT DOAK LILLEY BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, COOK & SONS

SILVER PRINT CIVILIAN VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL ROBERT DOAK LILLEY BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, COOK & SONS

This image features a waist-up seated view of Robert Doak Lilley in civilian attire. The photograph measures approximately 4 by 6 inches. Overall, the condition of this photograph is excellent. There… (1189-170). Learn More »


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1863 WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED GUNNER’S LEVEL

This gunner’s level is clearly marked across the top on one side with an eagle over “U.S. / WATERVLIET / ARSENAL/ 1863.” This was an essential artillery tool enabling an artillery crew to correctly sight a piece even if not on level ground.… (1202-1331). Learn More »

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