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| New York Captain w/1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber & Hussar Pattern Uniform |
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Here is a Nice Civil War Period Armed Cdv with Rare Content !
Subject is a Captain with Shoulder Bars plainly visible. He has
handle bar mustache, and long goatee beard, and a uniform coat
with a definite european look, actually very much like a Hussar
uniform ! There are large buttons on both sides, connected with
a double cord, and cord embellishments on the outer side of both
rows of buttons. Also plainly visible is his sword belt rig, with
rectangular New York, script -NY- sword belt plate. Resting along
left side is a M1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber, that appears to be
the standard enlisted version. Mount has double maroon line
border, and slighlty bumped corners, but image is crisp and
clear. Reverse shows Photographer's mark of : " S. J.
Thompson, Photographer, No. 55 State Street, (Over
Koonz's Carpet Store,) Albany, N.Y. - Duplicates of this
picture can be had at any time." Some discoloration on
back, but all the info. is plainly legible. A very unusual
Cdv, that I would bet is a US or Northern State Hussar !
$140 plus shipping
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| Excellent From Life Cdv - General US Grant |
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Here is a Superb War Period Cdv Image From Life, of General
US Grant ! I think everyone knows who he is, but talk about
climbing the ladder ! Working in a Leather Goods Store in early
1861, by 1864 he commanded the Armies of the United States,
and by 1869, sworn in as President of the United States ! Present
at many of the large battles of the Civil War, newspapers soon
had the public convinced his initials US, stood for Unconditional
Surrender.
Photo likely dates to 1863, as Grant's Shoulder Boards
show the rank of Major-General. Image is clear with good
contrast and focus, and only very minor staining to either image
or mount. Mount corners still fairly sharp, with one very small
wave at right edge. Reverse shows photographer's mark of,
" J. E. McClees, Artist, 910 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia."
A Fine From Life Cdv of probably the most notable US
General of the Civil War, and 18th President of the United
States !
$210 plus shipping
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| Very Nice Cdv US General Philip Sheridan |
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Here's a great condition Civil War Period Cdv Image of US
General Philip Henry Sheridan ! Sheridan, a career army
officer, fought at the battles of Perryville, Stones River,
Chickamauga, and Chattanooga before being tranferred to
the eastern theatre, where he participated in the battles of
The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, among
others. He is probably most noted for his Burning of The
Shenandoah Valley in 1864, depriving the Confederacy of
it's productive bread basket, and participation in the final days
leading to Appomattox. Carte is a very fine engraving, with
excellent contrast and focus. Double gold line border present
on front, and reverse shows photographer's mark of " C.D.
Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York." A very
nice displaying Cdv of General Sheridan.
$65 plus shipping
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| Excellent Image of US General James B. McPherson |
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Here's a fine Civil War Period Cdv image from life, of US General
James Birdseye McPherson ! McPherson was a career army officer,
and friend of both William Tecumseh Sherman and U.S. Grant.
He had a meteoric career, rising to Major-General by 1864, at the
age of 35. When McPherson was killed at the Battle of Atlanta, on
July 22nd, 1864, it was said that Sherman openly wept for his young
friend. Writing to McPherson's fiance, Ms. Emily Hoffman, Sherman
concluded, " Though the cannon booms now, and the angry rattle
of musketry tells me that I also will likely pay the same penalty,
yet while Life lasts I will delight in the Memory of that bright
particular star which has gone before to prepare the way for us
more hardened sinners who must struggle to the end."
Cdv is in good shape with sharp corners, double gold line
border, good contrast and focus. A few minor dark spots around
McPherson, but none on subject himself. Reverse shows areas of
blue paper on corners, where once mounted. Photographer's mark
of "Morse's Gallery of The Cumberland, 25 Cedar St., opposite
the Commercial Hotel, Nashville, Tenn." Sharp image of a
western officer, not often seen !
$135 plus shipping
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| Full Length Cdv Image - US General Lovell H. Rousseau |
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Here's a very good Civil War Period Cdv image from life of US
General Lovell Harrison Rousseau ! A Kentuckian at the beginning
of the war, Rousseau raised two regiments for the defense of
Louisville, before being appointed Colonel of the 5th Kentucky
Volunteers. Later promoted to Brigadier-General, and then Major-
General, Rousseau participated in the battles of Shiloh, Stones
River, Chickamauga, the Tullahoma Campaign, and
Chattanooga. Surviving the war, Rousseau served as a member
of the US House Of Representatives, passing away in 1869.
Cdv is in good condition with double gold line border,
and full length standing view of Rousseau. Corners have been
trimmed, probably to fit in an album, and there is one tiny blemish
above Rousseau's head, but not a pinhole. The general is in a
Napoleanic pose with hand inside coat. Reverse shows the
photographers mark of , " T. F. Saltsman Successor To C.C.
Giers, Corner Union & College sts. Nashville, Tenn."
Modern penciled ID and notations about service also present
on reverse. An uncommonly seen image of a hard fighting
western officer !
$175 plus shipping
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| Large Albumen Corporal James Lewis Sherman - Co. K - 23rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry - Double Armed |
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| Here is an Excellent Large Albumen of an ID'd, Double-Armed,
Massachusetts Corporal ! Actual image is approximately 4.5
inches wide, by 6.5 inches tall, inside a mount that is 7.00
inches wide, by 10.875 inches tall. This image likely dates
ca. 1880s-1890s, and appears to be a copy of a tintype
photo. Subject is Corporal James Lewis Sherman, Co. K,
23rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and is so noted
on the bottom of the mount as follows:
"Corp. James Lewis Sherman, Co. K, 23rd Mass. Vol. Inf. -
As in the Battle of Roanoke Island, N.C. February 7 - 8, 1862."
A check of Civil War Data.com, shows Sherman's remarkable
record ! He was promoted to Corporal in September, 1861,
Seargent in May, 1862, Sergeant Major in August, 1862,
2nd Lieutenant in November, 1862, 1st Lieutenant in May
of 1863, and Adjutant, May of 1863. Additionally, Sherman
was wounded on June 3rd, 1864, at the Battle of Cold Harbor.
Civil War data.com also has an image of Sherman wearing
shoulder boards, as a Lieutenant, and there is No Doubt
about the Identification being correct, as he still has the
same boyish face ! Sherman holds his musket upright in one
hand, and there is the grip and hilt of a large Bowie Knife
visible, tucked in his waist. His waist belt plate shows the
US clearly, though the eagle breast plate appears a bit out
of focus. I doubt this image has ever been published or is
known. If it was a Cdv it would cost twice this nice price.
But, here you have an Excellent Double-Armed, Identified
Soldier's Image, who served industriously and honorably !
$159 plus shipping
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| US Commander at 1st Bull Run - General Irwin McDowell Armed & Full-Length Cdv |
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| Here's a fine Cdv of US General Irvin McDowell . Double gold line
border, with E. Anthony backmark, "From Photographic Negative in
Brady's National Portrait Gallery." On front underneath image in period
brown pen is, "Gen. McDowell." "McDowell" is also penciled in at
top of reverse of mount. Old pen mark across top of image but does
not affect subject. A Regular Army officer who had graduated West
Point in 1838, Major Irvin McDowell found himself promoted to
Brigadier General, in command of the Army of Northeastern Virginia,
in May, 1861. By July, 1861, Washington D.C. politics demanded
action against the newly formed Confederate States Army. McDowell
was forced to move his inexperienced army against the Southerners.
The resulting Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas, on July 21st, 1861, was
a resounding Union defeat. Commanding at the Division and Corps
level, McDowell continued to serve the Union Army throughout the war,
taking part in the battles of Cedar Mtn., Virginia, and 2nd Bull Run.
He retired from the Army in 1882. Good clean carte with sharp
corners, and clean image. An uncommon pose with kepi in hand,
and sword by side.
$95 plus shipping
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| Cdv Brady's Album Gallery View No. 379 - Federal Mortars at Yorktown |
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| Here is another Mathew Brady, superb "Album Gallery View"
Cdv ! This one is "Brady's Album Gallery No. 379. Battery No. 4
Near Yorktown, Mounting 10 13-inch Mortars, each weighing
20,000 pounds. East-North End." The rest of the reverse bears
Brady's standard copyright warning as follows: "The Photographs
of this series were taken directly from nature, at considerable
cost. Warning is therefore given that legal proceedings will be
at once instituted against any party infringing the copyright."
Mount has had considerable trimming/rounding of corners, likely
to fit in an album. Image is still quite clear and focused with one
tiny scratch at lower left. Underneath the image is the copyright,
"Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by
Barnard & Gibson, in the Clerk's Office of the District of
Columbia." These Brady Album Gallery Cdvs used to be seen
often, but are becoming quite scarce ! Guess a lot of folks want
an example of some of the best photography of the war, for
their collection. Despite the rounded corners, like most of his
work, this Brady Cdv has content, clarity and a superb Image !
$199 plus shipping
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| Cdv of 10th Masschusetts Artillery Camp - Winter 1863 |
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| This is really a unique Cdv, depicting the "Winter 1863" camp of the
10th Massachusetts Battery ! It's a photograph of an engraving that
shows the battery park, several Sibley Tents, stable buildings, a rail
fence, picket guard, and a soldier or officer on horseback. Carte is in
excellent condition except for slightly clipped corners. Image is clean
with good contrast, and mount nice and smooth with no bending.
The 10th winter camp was at Brandy Station, and that's the location
depicted in this image. Reverse has the photographer's stamp of
"J. W. Black, 173 Washington St., Boston." Black was a fairly
prolific photographer, and there are many of his images of soldiers
and officers out there. I have never seen this image before though,
and suspect it isn't that common. An unusual carte de visite, of an
uncommon subject. Displays beautifully, and stands out from the
usual portraits !
$125 plus shipping
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| Sharp Cdv Missouri Confederate General Sterling Price |
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| This is a very good condition, Cdv engraving of Missouri Confederate
General Sterling Price ! Mount is in very good shape still retaining
fairly sharp corners, and has a double gold line border. The image is
nice and sharp with good contrast. Some very minor salt & pepper
specks over entire card, but not affecting the image area. Reverse
shows photographers mark of, " Published by E & H.T. Anthony,
501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic
Albums." Sterling Price was a veteran of the Mexican War, and ex-
govenor of Missouri, when he was took command of the Missouri
State Guard, at the beginning of the Civil War. Serving in the Trans-
Mississippi for most of the war, he commanded troops at the battle
of Wilson's Creek, Lexington, and Pea Ridge, before briefly being
transferred east and taking part in several western theater actions.
Returning to Arkansas, Price commanded Confederate Infantry
Divisions till war's end. After the war, he went to Mexico with Jo
Shelby and 500 other Confederates. A nice Carte of a prominent
Missouri General !
$165 plus shipping
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| Young Federal Soldier Co. G, Photographed Rolla, Missouri |
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| Here is a neat pair of Cdvs depicting a very young US Troop,
likely from Rolla, Missouri ! First Cdv shows an oval vignette
of the young man, in a dress coat and white shirt. Reverse shows
a stamped photographer's mark of, " W.J. Guild, Photographer
Rolla, Mo." Second Cdv is the same young man, just about the
same age, but this time he is in his Union Army Uniform of Kepi,
with Company Letter -G- visible, and nine-button frock coat !
Reverse of this Cdv shows a handwritten Photographer's mark
of, " Dr. W. J. Guild, Artist & Dentist, Rolla, Mo." I , at first
assumed both of these images to be post war, likely 1870s,
because of the mounts made with round corners, and that may
be the case. Yet, with the many unusual Cdvs and other images
from Missouri, I suppose it's possible they could be war date.
The hand written photographer's mark is unusual and neat for
sure, but I am still pricing this pair as 1870s copies of war date
images. Two very neat images, one as a Union Soldier, and
from a rarely seen Missouri location !
$120 plus shipping
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| Sharp Carte De Visitie Gouvenor K. Warren by Mathew Brady |
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| Here's a Mathew Brady Civil War Period Cdv Image From Life
of US General Gouvenor Kimble Warren ! Most folks who know
anything about the Civil War are aware of his most famous act,
but here is a little more about him. At the beginning of the war,
Warren was a 1st Lieutenant and Instructor at West Point.
He first saw combat at the Battle of Big Bethel. Later promotions,
and service found Warren at the Siege of Yorktown, Seven Days,
Gaine's Mill, Malvern Hill, 2nd Bull Run, Fredericksburg, &
Chancellorsville. In July, 1863, at Gettysburg, Warren was the
the first high ranking Union Officer to recognize the importance of
Little Round Top, and direct troops to defend it. You can still
today, see his bronze statue on Little Round Top, if you visit the
Park.
Like most of Brady's Photos, Image has excellent contrast
and focus, being quite crispy clear. One small tear at top left
corner, but not effecting subject at all. "Brady New York"
imprint at bottom of front, and penciled ID, "Warren". Reverse
shows Brady's Standard Civil War Period Photographer's mark,
along with flowing penciled ID. Top corners trimmed very
slightly, probably to fit an album. Most folks think of Colonel
Chamberlain if thinking of Little Round Top at Gettysburg,
but it was this guy who had the sense to post troops there. A
very nice period Cdv From Life image for anyone's collection !
$175 plus shipping Sale Pending
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| Wonderful Early "From Life" Carte De Visite of General US Grant |
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| Here's a super Cdv from a "top drawer" Arkansas collector !
I really can't imagine I need to tell anyone who is pictured in this image.
Even the most rudimentary public school education used to mention
Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant in history class .
This is an excellent condition Cdv of Ulysses Simpson Grant ! The
mount is in perfect shape, with sharp corners, and only very minor
staining. "From life" image is inset in center surrounded by gold drape,
oval frame. The image has great contrast and clarity, and would be
hard to improve upon. General Grant sports two stars on his shoulder
straps, indicating the rank of Major General, and old black ink ID on
lower mount says, "Maj. Gen. Grant." The photographers' mark on
reverse says; " H. A. Balch's Star Photograph Gallery, 221 Main
Street, Memphis, Tenn." This is an unusual photographer's mark
for a Grant image, and may indicate the image was captured at some
point during the Vicksburg Campaign. Overall, a wonderfully preserved
real life image of U.S. Grant, likely taken about the middle of the war,
and with a rarely seen photographer's mark !
SOLD
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