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GARDNER'S PHOTOGRAPHIC SKETCH BOOK OF THE WAR, VOLUME II — ORIGINAL ALBUMEN PRINT: “Army Forge Scene, in Front of Petersburg" — Plate No. 77
A wonderfully evocative and humanizing original albumen photograph from the Siege of Petersburg, capturing the day-to-day life of the Union Army in the field during the summer of 1864. The photograph… (1320-12). Learn More »
GARDNER'S PHOTOGRAPHIC SKETCH BOOK OF THE WAR, VOLUME II — ORIGINAL ALBUMEN PRINT: “Head-Quarters Army of the Potomac, Brandy Station, Virginia" — Plate No. 60
A magnificent and historically important original albumen photograph documenting the winter headquarters of the Army of the Potomac at Brandy Station, Virginia, in February 1864 — one of the pivotal… (1320-11). Learn More »
CDV ATTRIBUTED TO OFFICER WHO SERVED IN THREE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY UNITS
Image is a bust view of Joseph R. Kessler of Indianola, Texas. He wears a dark forage cap and light-colored triple-breasted frockcoat with rows of dark braid across the chest and 2nd lieutenant’s… (1138-1027). Learn More »
$835.00
Originally $1,250.00
CDV OF STEAMBOAT "HENRY MORRISON"
Vertical view of steamboat HENRY MORRISON docked at river edge. Clear image with very good contrast. No photographer's backmark. A nice, clear image of a typical Civil War era steamboat on the… (1138-1479). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $300.00
CDV OF TWO STEAMBOATS AT DOCK, NEW ORLEANS
Horizontal view of two steamboats at dock. No ship names visible. Image is light. Photographer's backmark, Eugene A. Piffet, New Orleans. [jet] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS… (1138-1478). Learn More »
$135.00
Originally $200.00
CDV OF STEAMBOAT "CENTRAL"
Horizontal view of steamboat Central stopped at a supply point. Clear image with very good contrast. Photographer's backmark, Lawrence, Newburgh. No state listed. Possibly Newburgh, Indiana on the… (1138-1477). Learn More »
$250.00
Originally $375.00
COMPANY GRADE OFFICER WITH EAGLE HEAD SWORD
Image is believed to be of a South Carolina officer but there is no photographer’s imprint and any details on his buttons cannot be discerned. Image is from the collection of the late William A.… (1138-843). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $300.00
ON HOLD
POST WAR IMAGE OF A SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA SOLDIER HOLDING MODEL1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER
CDV is a three-quarter seated view of a young militiaman seated and holding a US Model 1840 Light Cavalry saber in his lap. He wears a triple breasted shell jacket with matching trouser. With a loop… (1138-837). Learn More »
$250.00
Originally $375.00
CDV PORTRAIT OF THE C.S.S. ALABAMA
Horizontal view of the C.S.S. Alabama at sea. Lithograph cdv image is clear with slightly light contrast. Photographer's backmark: Charles Frederick's & Co., New York. C.S.S. Alabama was a screw… (1138-1483). Learn More »
$115.00
Originally $175.00
CDV OF SGT. JOHN BARTLEY, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY OF N.O.
Bust view of Bartley in civilian clothes. Old pencil identification on bottom edge of mount, “John Bartley, O. Srgt. 5th Co. W.A.” Image is clear with good contrast. Typical CDV mount with ruled… (1138-731). Learn More »
$265.00
Originally $400.00
CDV OF POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER, MOBILE BACKMARK
Carte de visite of Confederate officer. In this oval bust image the man wears a uniform frock and vest. Unfortunately no rank insignia is visible. Image is clear but light in contrast. Nice mount with… (1138-745). Learn More »
$235.00
Originally $350.00
CDV OF LOUISIANA OFFICER
A very nice CDV of a Confederate officer in uniform. This is a full-standing studio view of what must be a Louisiana officer wearing a very French-inspired early war uniform. Notice the epaulettes and… (1138-708). Learn More »
$300.00
Originally $450.00
CDV OF LOUISIANA LT. COLONEL
A very nice CDV of a Lt. Colonel in uniform. This is a full-standing studio view of what must be a Louisiana officer wearing a very French-inspired early war uniform. The collar insignia (2 stars) is… (1138-706). Learn More »
$335.00
Originally $500.00
CDV OF ALEXANDER D. BARROW, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY OF NEW ORLEANS & 13TH LOUISIANA INFANTRY
Full-standing studio view wearing civilian vest and trousers under his military short jacket. Image is clear with very good contrast. Photographer's backmark, Anderson & Turner, New Orleans.… (1138-696). Learn More »
$835.00
Originally $1,250.00
CDV OF LT. COLONEL WILLIAM M. OWEN; CHIEF OF ARTILLERY, PRESTON'S DIVISION, ARMY OF TENNESSEE; WASHINGTON ARTILLERY OF NEW ORLEANS; SHOT IN FACE AT PETERSBURG
Bust, profile view of Owen in uniform. Image is clear with slightly light contrast. Photo is tinted: blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and red trim on uniform. Upper left corner of mount is chipped.… (1138-681). Learn More »
$635.00
Originally $950.00
CDV ENGRAVING PORTRAIT OF GENERAL GEORGE PICKETT
This rare carte-de-visite image features one of the Confederacy’s most famous Generals – George Pickett. A bust view portrait is shown, with a penciled label across the bottom reading… (2025-3424). Learn More »
CDV ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF GENERAL E. KIRBY SMITH
Edmund Kirby Smith is one of the more layered personalities of Confederate high command. Like many, he served as a career US Army Officer, but cast his lot with the Confederate Army in 1861. He… (2025-3410). Learn More »
RARE CDV OF THE “CONFEDERATE WHITE HOUSE”- 1865 – FORMER HOME OF JEFF DAVIS
Built in 1818, the building featured in this image served as the Confederate Executive Mansion during the Civil War. This view was taken in 1865, sometime just after the capture of the city by US… (2025-3393). Learn More »
$125.00
ON HOLD
ORIGINAL ALBUMEN SILVER PRINT - "INCIDENTS OF THE WAR. — CHARLES CITY COURT-HOUSE, VA."
Negative by T.H. O'Sullivan | Positive by A. Gardner | June, 1864 A framed albumen silver print from the celebrated "Incidents of the War" series, depicting Charles City Courthouse, Virginia, June… (1320-03). Learn More »
GARDNER'S PHOTOGRAPHIC SKETCH BOOK OF THE WAR — ORIGINAL ALBUMEN PRINT: “Antietam Bridge, Maryland" — Plate No. 19
Original albumen silver print from Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Plate No. 19. Photographed in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Antietam — the bloodiest single day in… (1320-09). Learn More »
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OUTSTANDING ISSUE BLANKET WITH SOLDIER ART ID'D TO 1ST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRYMAN
This is a standard Federal issue blanket that has been cut down by the soldier and decorated with corps badges, his name and where he was at the time he applied the decoration. There is a lot to cover on this item so lets start with the basics. The… (1179-468). Learn More »
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