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1/6 PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF UNKNOWN YOUNG CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

1/6 PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF UNKNOWN YOUNG CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

The subject of this photo appears to be no more than 18 years old. He is shown from the waist-up staring directly into the lens of the camera. He wears what looks to be a medium gray double-breasted… (2022-1042). Learn More »

$575.00
Originally $750.00

HALF-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF OFFICER WITH DRUM

HALF-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF OFFICER WITH DRUM

Early war image of an unknown 2nd lieutenant standing with one arm resting on a drum that is balanced on a cloth covered table. The officer wears a dark nine button frockcoat with matching dark… (2022-1058). Learn More »

$475.00
Originally $650.00

FULL-STANDING ARMED US LIGHT ARTILLERYMAN

FULL-STANDING ARMED US LIGHT ARTILLERYMAN

A full-length, standing view of an armed US soldier, likely a light artilleryman or member of a horse-artillery battery attached to cavalry, posed in front of a painted studio backdrop showing a… (286-1464). Learn More »

$195.00
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SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE OFFICER

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE OFFICER

A half-length, seated portrait of a Confederate officer. This is a 6th plate tintype, with ornately embossed gilt brass mat, cover glass, and gilt brass frame crimped around the edge, house in the… (2025-3670). Learn More »

THE HAPPY COUPLE

THE HAPPY COUPLE

A sixth-plate ambrotype, dating from the early to mid-1850s, matted, glassed and framed in the bottom half of geometric and foliate embossed leatherette case. A young couple are shown from the knees… (1221-431). Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH KNIFE

SIXTH-PLATE TINTYPE OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH KNIFE

Waist-up view of a young Confederate wearing a dark forage cap and a light-colored nine button shell jacket with high collar and cloth epaulettes. The subject also wears a leather waistbelt with a… (2021-1170). Learn More »

$1,600.00
Originally $1,850.00

ID’D GROUPING – JAMES HARDING, 207th PA – GAR BUTTONS, MEDAL DROP, TINTYPE, PRE-WAR DIARY, ANTIQUE BUTTON

ID’D GROUPING – JAMES HARDING, 207th PA – GAR BUTTONS, MEDAL DROP, TINTYPE, PRE-WAR DIARY, ANTIQUE BUTTON

James H. Harding was a resident of Montoursville, in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted as a private and mustered into Company I of the 207th Pennsylvania on 9/5/1864.  His term of… (2025-2780). Learn More »

RARE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF DRUM-MAJOR IN "UNION" HARD CASE

RARE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF DRUM-MAJOR IN "UNION" HARD CASE

This is a fine photograph of a Union Drum-Major (or Principal Musician) in uniform. This is a seated studio pose with this unidentified soldier wearing a 9-button frock and holding his kepi in his… (2025-3098). Learn More »

$425.00
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DOUBLE-ARMED UNION SOLDIER WITH HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: CASED 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE

DOUBLE-ARMED UNION SOLDIER WITH HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: CASED 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE

This sixth-plate ambrotype shows a young soldier armed and equipped for service in the field. The soldier is shown full-standing with one hand resting on a narrow, round-topped waist-high table… (149-61). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE, J.H. DOYLE, 7TH S.C. CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE, J.H. DOYLE, 7TH S.C. CAVALRY

This ambrotype photograph features young James Hogan [Hagan] Doyle posing in plain uniform coat with hands across his waist. Three plain buttons are visible on his jacket which also has a standing… (141-190). Learn More »

$1,250.00
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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
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¼ PLATE TINTYPE, SHOULDER STRAPS & HAT INSIGNIA – CAPT. E.T. WILSON, 2ND N.Y. VOLS.

¼ PLATE TINTYPE, SHOULDER STRAPS & HAT INSIGNIA – CAPT. E.T. WILSON, 2ND N.Y. VOLS.

Tintype photograph features Captain Edgar T. Wilson in uniform with sword. The quarter plate is approximately 3” x 4” within a typical velvet lined case. Captain Wilson wears a single-breasted… (2025-900). Learn More »

RARE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE – LT. JOHN WHITEHEAD, 53rd VA, WIA AND CAPTURED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE – EX-COCO COLLECTION

RARE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE – LT. JOHN WHITEHEAD, 53rd VA, WIA AND CAPTURED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE – EX-COCO COLLECTION

The 53rd Virginia Infantry Regiment participated in the Battle of Gettysburg as part of General Armistead's Brigade and played a famous role in Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, with some men… (1300-74). Learn More »

1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION

1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION

This ambrotype image features Oliver J. Putnam, a young cavalryman wearing a “wheel” cap - more reminiscent of the m1830 Fatigue Cap or civilian style caps popular with working-class folks of the… (2025-892). Learn More »

DOUBLE CASED ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO MEMBERS BELIEVED TO BE OF THE ROME LIGHT GUARDS - COMPANY A, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

DOUBLE CASED ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO MEMBERS BELIEVED TO BE OF THE ROME LIGHT GUARDS - COMPANY A, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

These two fantastically clear images are housed together in a Union case that is also in excellent condition. Both sides show a beautiful scene of a lady riding a  horse with a dog resting in… (846-517). Learn More »

1/4 PLATE THERMOPLASTIC CASE WITH AMBROTYPE OF WOMAN & TINTYPE OF 2/LT. BAKER 20TH PA. INFANTRY – THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877

1/4 PLATE THERMOPLASTIC CASE WITH AMBROTYPE OF WOMAN & TINTYPE OF 2/LT. BAKER 20TH PA. INFANTRY – THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877

Left half of this hard case houses an ambrotype of a finely dressed woman. Her cheeks and forehead are tinted. The image is matted, framed, and under glass as is typical. The right side of the case… (1221-53). Learn More »

RARE BOOK – JOHN WILKES BOOTH, HIMSELF

RARE BOOK – JOHN WILKES BOOTH, HIMSELF

By Richard J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman. 1979. Very rare, limited-edition book. Hand signed and numbered by the authors. This book is number 990 of 1000. Hard, cloth covers with the dust… (2025-1282). Learn More »

½(HALF) PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF OLDER MAN, IN BRASS MAT

½(HALF) PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF OLDER MAN, IN BRASS MAT

This image features an extended bust view of an older gentleman in smart, period dress.  The image is framed by a brass mat and includes the case glass and a piece of heavy, older pasteboard… (1266-1028). Learn More »

CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE: SOLDIER WITH FEZ POSED WITH FATHER

CASED QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE: SOLDIER WITH FEZ POSED WITH FATHER

This is a very clear ¼ plate tintype showing a soldier seated at left, wearing a military frock coat with brass buttons, light-blue tinted trousers and a fez with tassel. He rests one hand on the… (160-546). Learn More »

INTRIGUING ¼ PLATE DAGUERROTYPE – FREDERIC CHAPMAN, AGE 4, ID’D WITH LOCK OF HAIR

INTRIGUING ¼ PLATE DAGUERROTYPE – FREDERIC CHAPMAN, AGE 4, ID’D WITH LOCK OF HAIR

The daguerreotype was the first commercially successful photographic process in the history of photography. Named after the inventor, Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre, each daguerreotype is a unique… (1221-51). Learn More »


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EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE

This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On top being a very hard to find pattern, this one… (870-635). Learn More »

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