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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 -
This nice sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a New York soldier has some interesting content. The soldier is seated in a classic pose with his elbow on a table. Under his elbow is a book. Resting on the book is a nice beehive hat, certainly not a common Union soldier…$365.00 -
This sixth plate clear glass ambrotype depicts a Confederate soldier nicely posed in an upright seated position. The soldier is wearing a frock coat that is open to reveal his vest, shirt, and tie. His cheeks are softly tinted, and his ring and buttons are gilded. The image is very…$1,950.00 -
Non-dug VA-7 per Albert (Tice VA-215). Very fine condition with good gold. Backmark Scoville Mfg. Co. Waterbury.$250.00 -
This rare outdoor image was originally made some time after the capture of Confederate Fort Harrison east of Richmond. The original wet plate that was the source of this albumen now resides in the Library of Congress Civil War image collection. The title accompanying the wet plate says the following: …$950.00 -
This pair of sixth plate tintypes are the only cased images I have ever seen of Civil War ironclads. The images were found together in a very nice thermoplastic case. They are matted and framed with identical mats and preservers. The images are somewhat dark, but show very well. The…$8,950.00 -
At the time this rare outdoor CDV was taken, H. H. (Harry) Humphreys and F. W. Vaughan were serving on the staff of General A. A. Humphreys, Harry’s father. The two men, along with a group of engineers and cartographers, were performing reconnaissance and mapping duties in the area of…$495.00 -
This crystal clear sixth plate ambrotype depicts a seated Confederate soldier displaying a double barrel shotgun. The shotgun is proudly held up for the photographer, and the twin hammers and triggers are quite visible. The collar on the soldier’s jacket is folded open to reveal his white shirt, and the jacket…$4,950.00 -
This nice sixth plate ambrotype depicts a young Rebel seated at a table and displaying a pocket revolver. I cannot identify what type of revolver it is, but a gun expert could certainly do so. The soldier is wearing a shell jacket which is a bit small for him, as it…$2,250.00 -
Very nice condition CDV of a US Navy Lt. Commander. The shoulder straps and 3 & 1 sleeve braid are correct with respect to the 1863 regulations for officers. The verso of the CDV is dated Jan. 1868 with an unreadable notation, except for the ship name “Guerriere.” An old…$115.00