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OVAL CASED TINTYPE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY

OVAL CASED TINTYPE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY

This attractive lady gazes out at us from the distance of 160 years. The bust view reveals that she is wearing a patterned dress with a bit of lace along the inner edge of the neck line.  Her… (2025-223). Learn More »

$45.00
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PHOTO AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR CIVIL WAR SAILOR

PHOTO AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR CIVIL WAR SAILOR

Offered here is a “Certificate of Service, United States Navy” from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Printed form, completed in ink, dated 1897, for Marcus M. Whipple. The form has one fold and… (2023-1093). Learn More »

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CABINET CARD PHOTO OF CAPT. AUGUSTUS C. BROWN, 4TH N.Y.H.A.

CABINET CARD PHOTO OF CAPT. AUGUSTUS C. BROWN, 4TH N.Y.H.A.

This is a 4” x 5.5” photograph on a 6” x 8” mount. Chest-up photograph of Captain Augustus C. Brown in uniform. He wears a single-breasted frock with captain’s shoulder boards visible. Image… (2023-679). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & SON

SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & SON

Image shows a waist-up view of a young man and his mother. He is wearing a dark colored frock coat and vest with white shirt and cravat. She is wearing a dark colored dress with a white collar and… (998-388). Learn More »

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WONDERFULLY CLEAR RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG SOUTHERN RECRUIT

WONDERFULLY CLEAR RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A YOUNG SOUTHERN RECRUIT

This ninth-plate ruby ambrotype shows a young man in civilian clothes seated at a table commemorating his new role as soldier by wearing a very southern militia style kepi with band of gold braid… (2025-232). Learn More »

1/9-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

1/9-PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

This is a nice image of a seated Confederate soldier in uniform. This is a 1/9-plate tintype with mat, glass, and wrapped frame; all in a hard gutta percha case. Soldier wears a buttoned up jacket and… (2025-231). Learn More »

CDV OF LIEUTENANT THOMAS ARCHER

CDV OF LIEUTENANT THOMAS ARCHER

At 27 years old, Thomas enlisted on 8/9/1862 at New York City, NY as a Private.  On that same day, he mustered into "A" Company of the New York 1st Engineers.  He was promoted four times during the… (2024-278). Learn More »

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

CONFEDERATE IMAGE—BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH BENJAMIN PALMER,  CSA

CONFEDERATE IMAGE—BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH BENJAMIN PALMER, CSA

On white card, 4.25” x 6.375.” Sharp image bust image of the Tennessee soldier, his Brigadier general wreath collar insignia dating it to period following his promotion, November 15, 1864. Image… (1189-107). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE IMAGE—MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT RANSOM JR., CSA

CONFEDERATE IMAGE—MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT RANSOM JR., CSA

Image of prominent North Carolina soldier matted with white card w/dark olive trim, 6” x 8. Bust portrait image, lightly specked, w/thin white line running diagonally from top, under his chin from… (1189-106). Learn More »

CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE MID TO LATE 1850s FIREMAN

CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE MID TO LATE 1850s FIREMAN

Firefighting in a 19th century urban environment required a special kind of courage, what with haphazard if any building codes, limited protective gear, and primitive equipment. It’s no wonder that… (1052-1146). Learn More »

CABINET CARD PHOTO OF WM. POTTER, 9TH PA CAVALRY

CABINET CARD PHOTO OF WM. POTTER, 9TH PA CAVALRY

Offered here is a photograph of Civil War veteran William M. Potter in civilian clothes. This is a trimmed cabinet card measuring approximately 4.25” x 8”. Image is full standing view of Potter,… (2023-1174). Learn More »

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 »

RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF JOHN PELHAM – “THE GALLANT PELHAM” - IN HIS WEST POINT UNIFORM; CHIEF OF JEB STUART’S ARTILLERY; MORTALLY WOUNDED AT KELLY’S FORD

RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF JOHN PELHAM – “THE GALLANT PELHAM” - IN HIS WEST POINT UNIFORM; CHIEF OF JEB STUART’S ARTILLERY; MORTALLY WOUNDED AT KELLY’S FORD

A rare image copied from the original ambrotype taken by Mathew Brady in 1858. Somewhat light in contrast, with scattered light soiling. No photographer’s marks.  In period ink on the reverse is,… (846-587). Learn More »

$4,950.00
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CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE GORDON MEADE

Here we have a three-quarter seated view of a grizzly looking Major General Meade. He wears his double-breasted frock coat with dark trim. His eyeglasses hang from his unclasped buttons. The reverse… (2024-1741). Learn More »

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CDV OF LT. COMMANDER EDMUND O. MATHEWS WITH NAVAL ACADEMY B/M

CDV OF LT. COMMANDER EDMUND O. MATHEWS WITH NAVAL ACADEMY B/M

This is a carte de visite is a waist-up view of Mathews in uniform. Image is clear with Mathews wearing a rather plain single-breasted frock with insignia on collar. Typical ruled mount is untrimmed.… (431-58). 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 »


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VIVID EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG – LT. HENRY J. WALTZ, 93RD PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

An eyewitness account of the Battle of Gettysburg written by Lt. Henry J. Waltz, Quartermaster, Co. I, 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. The ledger measures 12” x 7 ½”; covers are rough, some separation to interior binding near the front of the… (1194-04). Learn More »

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