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This sixth plate ambrotype depicts a classically posed Confederate soldier who is seated with one arm resting on a table. The image was taken by a talented photographer who understood how to properly add color. The soldier’s battle shirt has a nice tint to it, which was emphasized by how…$3,150.00 -
Six per cent non-taxable CS certificate in $1000 denomination. Issued per the act of February 17, 1864. Engraved by Geo. Dunn & Co., Richmond, Va. It depicts a rural scene with a man at a turnstile. The redemption date is two years after the ratification of a treaty of peace…$95.00 -
Very fine sixth plate ambrotype of an unidentified Confederate officer with Virginia staff buttons on his frock coat. The button design can be clearly seen with a loupe. Two collar bars are visible under his beard, so he was at least a first lieutenant. The officer’s cheeks are lightly tinted…$2,850.00 -
Extremely nice sixth plate ambrotype of a Confederate from the Peyton and Grimes families. The image has the earmarks of an unsigned Rees. It is painted on the back in the relievo style, as Rees did many times. The glass is roughly cut and displays the remains of paper seals,…$2,650.00 -
Crystal clear sixth plate ambrotype of an unidentified Confederate soldier. He is wearing a militia style jacket with collar trim that was popular in the South, particularly in Virginia and South Carolina. It was also used by other Southern states. The soldier is posed from the chest up and the…$1,450.00 -
This sixth plate ambrotype depicts a seated Confederate soldier wearing a uniform jacket with black cloth epaulettes. He is also wearing a checked shirt under the jacket. He is posed as many soldiers were, with one arm resting on a table. He is most likely from Virginia, as his belt…$2,150.00 -
This sixth plate ambrotype depicts a simply dressed Confederate soldier who is well equipped with leather belts and straps. His waist belt likely has some kind of buckle, but it is not visible. The narrow shoulder strap looks like it would support a canteen. The wider shoulder strap has a…$2,650.00 -
Copy Tintype, 5×7 This image is a copy most likely made from an ambrotype. It is in a 5×7 inch format. I do not know when it was made, but I would guess late 1800’s. I have seen an image of an identified Indiana private using the identical flag backdrop…$150.00 -
This nice ninth plate ruby ambrotype depicts a young Confederate soldier wielding a knife and pepperbox pistol. The knife is very similar in appearance to a Richmond style clip point side knife. Many such knives were manufactured in the South during the war. He is dressed in a decorative “battle…$2,975.00 -
Confederate postal cover from Lexington, VA, addressed to Major E. G. Lee, who was a cousin of R. E. Lee and a Confederate general. The address is care Col. A. C. Cummings, 33d Reg’t. Va. Vol., Manassas Junction, Virginia. Arthur Campbell Cummings was colonel of the 33rd VA at First…$595.00 -
This sixth plate tintype of a seated militia soldier is likely from Massachusetts based on images of soldiers identified to Massachusetts with nearly identical uniforms. The frock coat with black collar, shoulder tabs and cuffs has been seen on Massachusetts militiamen. The soldier is seated in a classic period pose…$325.00 -
Ruby Ambrotype, 9th plate This image of a seated militia soldier is likely from Massachusetts based on images of soldiers identified to Massachusetts with nearly identical uniforms. The frock coat with three rows of buttons and extensive collar, cuff and chest decoration has been seen on Massachusetts militiamen. The uniform…$325.00