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Non-dug VA-13 per Albert (Tice VA-222). Nice condition with good gold. Backmark Kent Paine & Co. Richmond. -
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This sixth plate ruby ambrotype has a real Old Testament warrior look about it. The young Confederate carries an intent stare as he holds a big side knife to his breast. In his other hand is a large book, which is very likely a Bible, although the title cannot be… -
This rare outdoor image was originally made some time after the capture of Confederate Fort Harrison east of Richmond.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 -
This pair of sixth plate tintypes is most likely a soldier and his wife. Painted on the soldier’s hat are the letters JCR and the number 34. It has been suggested to me by well-regarded collectors that this soldier may be a member of Piatt’s Zouaves, the 34th Regiment Ohio…$350.00 -
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This fine ninth plate ambrotype of a Confederate officer of the day was published in Dom Serrano’s book “Still More Confederate Faces.” It can be found on page 201 and the back of the dust jacket. The officer is seated with a studio drapery behind him. His buttons have been… -
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Charles Philemon Layton enlisted in Company H, 9th VA Cavalry (Captain W. H. F. “Rooney” Lee’s company) on June 22, 1861 at King William County, VA. He was listed as absent, sick and returned to duty three times (June 15, 1861, January 15, 1863 and July 15, 1864). He became… -
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Ambrotype, 6th plate. Wheeler is identified on page 38 of Timothy Bradshaw’s book “Battery Wagner, The Siege, The Men who Fought and the Casualties.” This exact image is pictured. The purchaser will receive a copy of the book with the image. The 18th Battalion SC Artillery was also known as… -
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Clear Glass Ambrotype, 6th plate Inside the case is an old family note identifying this soldier as Reuben Elijah Smith. Reuben enlisted on 4/1/1862 as a private in Co. B, 16th South Carolina Infantry. His service records, which are included, show him serving through July and August 1864. The records… -
Ambrotype, 6th plate Inside the case, in period writing, is written WC then what is either an M or another WC followed by Carter. Below the name is written 2nd SC Reg Richmond Va 1861. A review of service records for the Second South Carolina Regiment identified two men named…$3,450.00 -
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George Augustus Mears was born on December 20, 1838 to James Barnes Mears and Margaret Elvira Penland Mears in North Carolina. George married Nancy M. Roberts Mears (1844-1916) and had 7 children, including Samuel Parley Mears. Mears enlisted in Company F of the 16th North Carolina Infantry on May 7,… -
The soldier in this fine quarter plate ambrotype is dressed as a militia officer, most likely pre-war. He is wearing a dress uniform with a two-piece buckle that is likely of the eagle variety. His sword appears to be a model 1850 foot officers sword. The image is in excellent…$525.00