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CARTE-DE-VISITE – GENERAL GEORGE CUSTER

CARTE-DE-VISITE – GENERAL GEORGE CUSTER

This rare CDV features a bust portrait of George Custer, very likely circa 1865. The condition is quite good, with only minor gluing bleed through from the mounting card to the photo and minimal… (2025-828). Learn More »

FRAMED MEMORIAL ALBUMEN PHOTO OF LINCOLN

FRAMED MEMORIAL ALBUMEN PHOTO OF LINCOLN

Large albumen photograph of Abraham Lincoln in memoriam. Text within image reads, “The Martyr of Freedom” and “Sixteenth President of the United States”. Image is 5” x 7” on a large 8” x… (2025-1904). Learn More »

OUTDOOR IMAGE: “UNION ARMY OFFICERS 6th NEW YORK CAVALRY”

OUTDOOR IMAGE: “UNION ARMY OFFICERS 6th NEW YORK CAVALRY”

A 7-7/8” by 5-3/4” albumen image on an 8-1/4” by 6-1/8” cardstock mount showing 14 officers in line, with a few enlisted men behind them, a row of tents to their rear, and a flag on spearpoint… (490-7376). Learn More »

CDV PHOTOGRAPH – WILLIAM STROM, 3rd PA HEAVY ARTILLERY

CDV PHOTOGRAPH – WILLIAM STROM, 3rd PA HEAVY ARTILLERY

William B. Strom enlisted on 10/8/1862 as a Private, and on 11/8/1862, he mustered into Company F of the 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery.  Near war’s end, as the ranks of the 3rd remained swollen… (2025-1476). Learn More »

CDV PHOTO – CAPTAIN WILLIAM BROCKENBROUGH, 40th VIRGINIA

CDV PHOTO – CAPTAIN WILLIAM BROCKENBROUGH, 40th VIRGINIA

William Austin Brockenbrough enlisted on 6/4/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant and commissioned into Company E of the 40th Virginia Infantry. He was promoted to Adjutant on 3/31/1863 and transferred from… (2025-1470). Learn More »

CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON CULLUM

CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON CULLUM

A very nice photo of General Cullum in uniform. Three-quarter seated view. He is seen with regulation double-breasted frock with shoulder straps, officer’s sword belt, sword in lap, and a cape or… (2025-1022). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL EDMUND KIRBY SMITH

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL EDMUND KIRBY SMITH

A very fine cdv photograph of Smith in uniform. In this waist up view he wears a double-breasted General Officer’s frock coat with collar insignia partially visible under his beard and galloons on… (2025-1007). Learn More »

CDV OF ANNA SWAN “TALLEST GIRL IN THE WORLD”

CDV OF ANNA SWAN “TALLEST GIRL IN THE WORLD”

CDV photo of Anna standing in the presence of two others at a side table. Image is clear with good contrast. Typical ruled mount shows some moderate soiling and edge and corner wear. Printed backmark… (1266-1874). Learn More »

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RARE COLLECTION OF NINE ALBUMEN PHOTOS OF FORT MORGAN IN 1864

RARE COLLECTION OF NINE ALBUMEN PHOTOS OF FORT MORGAN IN 1864

Offered here is a wonderful lot of nine mounted photographs recorded around Fort Morgan following the Battle of Mobile Bay. All the photographs are pasted to plain card-stock mounts, each measuring… (2025-1889). Learn More »

CDV OF “TOM THUMB” AND WIFE “MINNIE”

CDV OF “TOM THUMB” AND WIFE “MINNIE”

A fine cdv photograph of the two, both very well dressed. Appears to be a second-generation image “photo of a photo.” Image retains good contrast and is on a plain mount. There is no… (1266-1860). Learn More »

CDV "FIRST PHOTO" OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

CDV "FIRST PHOTO" OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Carte de visite based on what is considered to be the first photographic image of the new president. It is believed to have been photographed at some point between March 1, 1861 and the end of June… (1189-142). Learn More »

CLEAR CASED QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN

CLEAR CASED QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN

A very clear, very good condition quarter-plate size cased tintype showing an armed Union infantryman posed before a painted backdrop in a photographer’s studio. Our man is shown standing,… (286-1426). Learn More »

CDV "FIRST PHOTO" OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

CDV "FIRST PHOTO" OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Carte de visite based on what is considered to be the first photographic image of the new president. It is believed to have been photographed at some point between March 1, 1861 and the end of June… (1189-141). Learn More »

CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER

CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER

This is a very nice “from-life” view of Custer by John Goldin & Co., reference Katz #70 in his "Custer in Photographs", taken in May 1865. Custer is shown in three-quarter seated view, resting… (1189-137). Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF AN ARMED UNION CAVALRYMAN

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF AN ARMED UNION CAVALRYMAN

A clear tintype photograph of a seated Union cavalryman shown from the waist up, holding his drawn cavalry saber across his chest. He wears a short jacket with some of the trim and buttons lightly… (286-1427). Learn More »

1889 STEREOVIEW CARD – LITTLE WAR EAGLE

1889 STEREOVIEW CARD – LITTLE WAR EAGLE

This dual image features a child named “War Eagle” standing in front of members of his proud Native tribe. He wears a feathered headdress and a breechcloth.  It is in good condition with light… (1266-853). Learn More »

CDV OF ROBERT E. LEE

CDV OF ROBERT E. LEE

CDV photograph of General Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Standing view of Lee in Confederate uniform. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate view” of an… (1189-147). Learn More »

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Small oval image (1.25" x 1.5") of Lincoln pasted on elaborately embossed cdv mount, with images of an eagle, shields, flags, and laurel wreaths. Blank back with no photographer information. Mount has… (1189-144). Learn More »

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV photograph of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. This image was originally taken by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady in 1862. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate… (1189-145). Learn More »

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

This is a nice view of Corbett in three-quarter seated view, resting one arm on a side table. He wears civilian clothes. His mustache, stringy goatee, and slick combed hair in full display. The image… (2025-283). Learn More »


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SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY

This elegant silvered fife, 15-1/4” long, bears a great presentation and was carried by a company musician with Civil War service in two New York regiments, one of them a zouave regiment, and substantial service in the regular army. He seems to… (1268-167). Learn More »

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