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- THE FIRST SOLDIER KILLED IN THE CIVIL WAR PVT. LUTHER LADD, 6TH
MASS. VOLUNTEERS, he was one of the first four casualties of
that war. After the Union surrender of Fort Sumter on April 13, 1861,
and the following secession of eleven Southern states, President
Abraham Lincoln put out a call for Union volunteers to defend
Washington, DC. Among the troops who responded to that call was the
Sixth Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, who soon boarded trains to take
them to the national capital. Upon arriving in Baltimore on April 19
(the eighty-sixth anniversary of the Battles of Lexington) transfer
from one railroad station to  another.
This was done by horse-drawn railcars because the use of steam
locomotives within the city limits had been prohibited. The soldiers
were met by angry, pro-secessionist crowds who eventually blocked the
tracks and forced the soldiers to continue on foot. At first, the
crowds hurled bricks and other objects at the soldiers, but then
gunshots were heard coming from the crowd. The Union troops returned
fire, and when the smoke cleared, twelve civilians and four soldiers
lay dead. The dead soldiers were Ladd, Addison Whitney (of  Lowell),
Sumner Needham (of Lawrence), and Charles Taylor. His last words were:
"All hail the Stars and Stripes!" Ladd is considered
the first to expire of the four killed that day. A period
albumen of Ladd in his high shako hat and uniform of the 6th Mass.
Voluteers measuring 6" X 8" mounted surrounded by a wreath
of natural leaves attractively varnished. The presentation is all
period to the Civil War and attractively framed. An extremely rare
photograph, WITH A COLORED Patriotic cover with Ladd, 2
items................................$1,250.00
 1100
- BIRNEY'S ZOUAVES, JAMES M. MALONE, 23RD PA VOLUNTEERS, 1/4
plate tintype in full leather case. A full standing pose of Malone
wearing a fez cap, white gaiters, with red tinted trim to his jacket.
He wears a oval US buckle, hold his musket with bayonet and has a cap
box on his belt. Malone poses in front of a ornate painted backdrop.
His service dates from 1861 until his discharge in February 1863 due
to disability and served in company A of the 23rd PA. This exact
tintype is pictured on the wonderful website of the 23rd PA, but his
identification is James M. Maloney instead of Malone. All other
information coincides with the James M. Malone shown on the roster of
the 23rd PA. Included with this image is a 5" X 7" photo of
Malone [and so identified] with another veteran in their GAR uniforms.
Malone would have been involved in numerous 1861 - 62 battles such as
Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Maryland Campaign,
and Fredericksburg before his medical discharge. A beautifully tinted
image for the discriminating
collector...........................................$2,450.00
 1101
- A WONDERFUL 23RD NEW YORK CAVALRYMAN, 1/4 plate tintype in
full leather case. Although unidentified this cavalryman has the "23"
numerals on his kepi and New York is the only northern state to have a
cavalry regiment that high. This tall cavalryman stands in front of a
painted backdrop with a large American flag holding his saber
unsheathed. His scabbard hangs to his side. The crossed saber emblem
is sharp on his kepi with the numerals 23. His trousers are tinted
light blue. The image is sharp and clear with nice focus. The 23rd NY
Cavalry served exclusively in the Carolina Campaigns from 1863-65. A
very attractive image.................$895.00
7148
- ARMED YANK WITH A MUSKET POSED ACROSS HIS CHEST, 1/6th plate
tintype in full leather case. A young Yank posing with his Model 1842
musket rifled and sighted across his chest. His eagle breast plate and
oval US buckle lightly tinted. A nice clean armed Federal
image..................................................$495.00
7150 - ARMED YANK WITH A MODEL
1836 CONVERSION MUSKET, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather
case. A bearded Yank posing with a Model 1836 Conversion Musket across
his chest. His oval US belt buckle is tinted gold, image has a trifle
dark cast but very distinct.................................$395.00
 7152
- A TRIO OF THREE 29TH PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS ARMED, 1/4th
plate tintype in a full case. A wonderful large image of three
Pennsylvania soldiers wearing wide brimmed hats from Company B 29th PA
Vol. Two stand holding their muskets with affixed bayonets, a third is
seated with his musket leaning against the backdrop which appears to
be a canvas drape used in the field by many traveling photographers.
The soldiers wear US oval belt plates with cap boxes on their belts.
On the round hat of the standing soldier on the left are B 29 PV.
The 29th, recruited at Philadelphia, was mustered in at Philadelphia
in July, 1861, for three years, and reenlisted as a veteran regiment.
Its total strength was 2,517, or whom 147 were killed or died of
wounds. It moved to Harper's Ferry on Aug. 3; was assigned to the 3rd
brigade, 1st division of Gen. Banks' army; encamped in Pleasant
Valley; went into winter quarters at Frederick, but remained there
only one night, when it was again ordered on the march, and on Feb.
26, 1862 reached Winchester where a skirmish ensued in which Col.
Murphy was captured. It was present at the battles of Cedar Mountain
and Antietam; was ordered to Fredericksburg in Jan. 1863, but was
obliged to halt at Stafford Court House, where it remained until the
end of April. It was then assigned to the 2nd brigade, 2nd division,
12th Corps, with which it participated in the Chancellorsville
Campaign and the Battle of Gettysburg, on Sept. 23, 1863, the regiment
was ordered west and reached Murfreesboro, TN, Oct. 5. The troops
conducted themselves heroically at the battles of Wauhatchie, Lookout
Mountain, and Ringgold, and through all the hard service of the army
on its way to Atlanta, remaining with the army of Gen. Sherman until
the end, and were mustered out near Alexandria, VA, July 17,
1865..............................$1,375.00
 7157
- 14TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY, 1/4th plate tintype in full case. A
full standing pose of a very young private standing with a sword at
his side. On his kepi is 14 Cavalry sabers, and Co. 1
emblem. The image was identified as coming from Illinois with the
soldier's name "Butterfield". There were two
"Butterfield's" in Company I, 14th Ill. Cavalry. Elihu
Butterfield who was reported missing at Macon, GA, in July
1864 and William Butterfield who was discharged in July
1863. The 14th Illinois was engaged at Nashville, Franklin, and
Knoxville. Moved to join Stoneman June 13 - 19. Atlanta (GA) Campaign
June 28 - September 8. Sweetwater Bridge July 3. Raid to Macon July 27
- August 6. Macon and Clinton July 30. Hillsboro, Sunshine Church,
July 30 - 31. Sunshine Church and Jug Tavern and Mulberry Creek August
3. Mostly captured, duty at Marietta, GA, August. Occupation of
Atlanta September 2. Moved to Louisville, KY, September 15, and duty
there refitting till November. Actions at Hardison's Mills October 24.
Henryville November 23. Mt. Pleasant November 23. Columbia, Duck
River, November 24 - 27. Crossing of Duck River November 28, Franklin
November 30, Battle of Nashville December 15 - 16, pursuit of Hood to
the Tennessee River December 17 - 28, duty at Pulaski till July, 1865,
mustered out at Nashville, TN, July 31, 1865. A really nice
image...................................................$995.00
 9219
- A CLASSIC EARLY WESTERN DAGUERREOTYPE OF A MOUNTAIN MAN, 1/6th
plate daguerreotype in its original case. Late 1840's to early 1850's,
this daguerreotype has exceptional and rare content. A seated pose of
a early western mountain man wearing heavy woolen clothing. On his belt is
a holstered percussion pistol under the leather flap. The huge bowie
knife on his belt appears to be an IXL by George Wostenholm with
attractive inlay on the leather sheath. He also has a small camp axe
tucked into his belt. An extremely rare early western daguerreotype
the likes are seldom seen on today's market. The image is extremely
clear with just a few slight rubs and is better than our scan.
This image has been in a private collection for many years and
originated from the Denver, Colorado area. George Wostenholm
was born on 31st January 1800 in Sheffield. His father and
great-grandfather were both called George and had been involved in the
cutlery trade. Great-grandfather George (b. 1717) set up a small local
business in the Stannington area of Sheffield. This area became famous
for the invention of the Barlow pocket knife. In  the
late 1750's Henry Wostenholm (son of George) was given the right to
name his knives Spring Knife by the Cutlers Company. These were
popular folding knives. George took over the firm in 1834 as a result
of his father's death on the 31st December 1833. In 1836 George made
his first visit to America and set up a chain of agencies selling
cutlery carrying his famous IXL trade mark. During the period
1830-60 the firm added to its cutlery and razor trade a new product
the Bowie knife. The knife became increasingly popular in America, but
no American company was able equal the artistry and quality of the
Sheffield manufactures. This one product meant the firm in 1862 was
almost exclusively selling to an American market. A rare example of
an early westerner completely outfitted for travels in the western
wilderness..............$5,950.00
 71121
- YOUNG YANK ARMED, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a
half case. A young Yankee standing with his musket at his side, cap
box evident on his belt along with his sheathed bayonet. On his high
bummers kepi is a company letter K. Image is quite clear with a halo
of tone which does not affect the subject itself. Priced for a new
collector to get a start in
images..................................................................$295.00
 71122
- YANKEE CAVALRYMAN DOUBLE ARMED IN A SCARCE CASE,
1/6th plate ambrotype in a full leather case with gold embossed eagle
[very nice]. A Union cavalryman seated with his legs crossed cradling
his cavalry saber. On his belt you can see the butt of his revolver in
a leather holster. He wears high riding boots and his kepi with
crossed sabers rests on a nearby table. The image has very nice
contrast with just trifle rubs. A great example of a Yank cavalryman.
Image and scarce case...............................................SOLD
 9121
- DOUBLE ARMED INDIANA SOLDIER, 1/4 plate tintype in dull
leather case. Standing pose of John A. Brownlee, Company F, 58th
Indiana standing with a wide brimmed hat, holds musket with bayonet
and revolver tucked into his belt. Enlisted November 12th, 1861 and
was discharged November 12th, 1864 serving his full three year
enlistment. The unit fought at Shiloh, Corinth, Stones River,
Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, and during the entire Atlanta Campaign
with Sherman through to Savannah. Nice details, good period ID on
inside of leather
case.......................................................$695.00
 122707
- FULL STANDING 8TH WISCONSIN INFANTRYMAN ARMED, 1/4th plate
tintype in full thermo plastic case cupid with deer motif. A full
standing pose of a member of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry holding his
musket with bayonet, another bayonet in his scabbard and a cap box on
his belt. His US buckle has lost some of the gold tinting and is
evident with the US upside down. This image had been sold as a
Confederate in the past, but it is the uniform of the 8th Wisconsin as
seen in American Military Equipage 1815 - 1872 by Todd.
We will accompany the image with the illustration in that reference
book. A nice large image with excellent clarity and in very
fine condition. The 8th Wisconsin had a wonderful service record
serving at Island #10, Corinth, the Vicksburg Campaign, Red River
Campaign, the Battle of Nashville, and at Spanish Fort, AL during the
campaign against Mobile..............................................$1,050.00
 5132
- NICE NEW YORK CAVALRYMAN IN A LARGE QUARTER PLATE FORMAT,
1/4 plate tintype in full leather case of a Cavalryman standing with
his saber unsheathed, cavalry shell jacket with cap and cartridge
boxes on his waist. His trousers are tinted light blue. The image is
attributed to the 9th NY Cavalry which was formed in Chautauqua, NY
where this image originated from years ago. The image is bright and
clear with only a few trifle handling marks. Housed in a nice leather
case.......................................$650.00
NOW
$595.00
 62502
- 7TH
NEW YORK INFANTRY, 1/8th plate tintype in a full case. A most
unusual posed image of this 7th New York Infantryman lying down on a
blanket in an outdoor scene. The image has excellent clarity and
contrast. A rare size as well as format....$475.00
NOW
$425.00
62503 - NICE ARMED YANKEE CAVALRYMAN, 1/9th plate tintype in full
thermo plastic case with wine colored inset. A Federal Officer,
probably a Lieutenant, grasping the handle of a sword. He wears a
cavalry slouch hat with crossed sabers and a gilded two piece buckle.
A nice cavalryman moderately
priced.....................................................$325.00
 62504
- ARMED YANK IN A RARE CDV-SIZED
FORMAT, CDV sized tintype in a full leather case. A Yank
stands next to a chair, large ceiling beam to his rear. He holds his
musket, bayonet, cap box, and bayonet scabbard are on his belt. What
is interesting is the apparent leg of the next soldier in line to have
his photograph taken by the photographer. Very clear and with
excellent clarity. A very rare CDV sized image that is difficult to
find today. Choice...................$595.00
 62505
- A YANK WITH STACKED GUNS,
1/6th plate ambrotype in full case. A very rare content image with
contrived outdoor background, but the background is painted, the tree
and fir branches are staged in front of the backdrop. A Yank stands
next to a stack of three muskets with bayonets. On his belt is his cap
box and empty scabbard, thus one of the muskets apparently is his used
as a prop. Sharp and clear. An image with great
content..................$995.00
NOW
$895.00
 62506
- A DASHING CAVALRYMAN THAT
RESEMBLES JEB STUART, CDV sized tintype in full leather case.
A standing pose of a Union cavalryman who bears an uncanny resemblance
to Jeb Stuart! He stands wearing his riding boots and poses with his
unsheathed saber in front of him. He wears a short cavalry jacket with
piping tinted gold. He holds a kepi in his hand. A rare image format.
Quite nice..................................................$595.00
62511 - ARMED YANK WITH A
CLEAR US BUCKLE
1/9th plate tintype in full case. Bearded Corporal holds up
his musket, cap box on his belt and a clear US oval buckle as well.
Several small blems away from soldier. Not really
detracting...........................$295.00
 60-707
YANKEE
WITH A SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER
1/6th plate tintype in
full case. Yank wears a four button sack coat, eagle breastplate. US
oval plate with a trace of gold tinting. A .32 caliber Smith &
Wesson revolver quite clear and sharp in his belt. Same pistol carried
by Grant and Custer. Choice condition, really
nice............................$550.00
62508 - FULL STANDING CORPORAL ARMED,
1/4th plate ambrotype in full leather case. Sharply focused Corporal
standing with his musket and bayonet. His trousers are tinted light
blue. Great large format...............................$575.00
62509
- CAPTAIN JOEL W. STRONG, 10TH
MISSOURI VOLUNTEERS, 1/6th plate ambrotype in a full thermo
plastic case of Captain Strong seated holding the saber presented to
him by his men. Strong lead a charge at Champion Hill near Vicksburg
and was wounded in his arm. He fought at Iuka, Nashville, and the
Atlanta Campaign. Comes with a Muster of the 10th Missouri signed by
Strong and a copy of his personal service records typed by his
daughter after hearing his oral history before his death. Image is
harp with slight emulsion blem near his arm. Missouri images are
scarce................................$1,595.00
62510 - A CAVALRYMAN AND HIS LADY,
two 1/6th plate images in a double thermo plastic case. (a) tintype,
full standing pose of a dashing cavalryman with a revolver tucked into
his belt and saber in scabbard at his side. Taken it appears in a
temporary studio. (b) a 1/6th plate ambrotype of his lady, a nice
pair.................................$750.00
 22000 - OUTSTANDING NEGRO SOLDIER
ON THE 127TH OHIO REGIMENT, HALF PLATE AMBROTYPE, a full
standing view of a Negro enlisted man standing with his musket to his
right with bayonet affixed, on his belt is a cap box and bayonet
sheath. His OVM oval buckle is clear in spite of old gold
tinting to the edges. Full leather case. No appreciable
defects other than some dark tone to the plate. Since Ohio sent only
one black regiment into conflict it is obvious that this is a member
of the 127th Ohio Infantry. It is extremely rare in itself for a black
soldier to be seen in a half plate format. The 127th Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, later designated as the 5th U.S. Colored Infantry,
was Ohio's outstanding contribution to the many Negro regiments in the
Union Army. Prior to the organization of the 127th, a number of
colored Ohioans had been recruited for the 54th Massachusetts
Infantry, organized in Boston, but were lost in the credits to their
state. Then in the summer of 1863, Captain Lewis McCoy of the 115th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry was detailed by Governor Tod to direct the
recruiting of Negroes in Ohio and a camp was established in Delaware.
Progress at first was slow, but the nucleus of a regiment was finally
formed. There was no law regulating the organization was known as
"The Contraband Law," which gave a colored laborer in the
service of the United States ten dollars per month, including three
dollars for clothing and seven dollars for pay. Nevertheless, Captain
McCoy took the initiative and mustered J. B. T. Marsh into the
army as quartermaster of the 127th. Finally the long awaited order,
calling colored men into the service  and
making the organization official, came from the War Department. With
the appointment of G. W. Shurtleff of Oberlin, formerly of the 7th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as Lieutenant Colonel, the name was changed
and recruiting was completed. Non-commissioned officers were appointed
from the ranks and the regiment fully equipped, left Ohio for Virginia
on November 18. Colonel J. W. Conine, appointed by President Lincoln,
met the regiment at Norfolk to assume command. "The Military
History of Ohio" (1866) gives this account of the regiments
history: "In December, 1863, moved to North Carolina; in January,
1864, back to Virginia, camping near Yorktown; took gallant part in
Butler's campaign on the James; stormed the heights of Petersburg,
June 15, 1864, and took part in the subsequent siege; transferred
again to the Army of the James; in 1865 served in North Carolina;
discharged at Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1865." While on the James
River the regiment received 375 recruits. In the fighting at Chafin's
Farm in Virginia, September 29, 1864, the regiment lost 85 killed and
248 wounded, in addition to 9 officers wounded, of the 550 men in the
ranks that day. Sergeants Beatty, Holland, Pimm, and Brunson were
awarded medals, both by Congress and by General Benjamin F. Butler,
for gallantry in
action.................................................SOLD
1102 - A FINE EXAMPLE OF AN YOUNG ARMED INFANTRY OFFICER,
1/4th plate tintype in a full thermo plastic case. A seated pose of a
young Lt. holding his saber upright. His infantry kepi horn insignia,
buttons, and rectangular Eagle buckle are attractively tinted gold.
Quite bright and with excellent contrast for a tintype. A very large
armed image at a great
price.....................................................SOLD
 90700
- CORPORAL BENJAMIN JOHNSON, 6TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY/HEAVY ARTILLERY,
1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. Johnson is seated holding
his Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle and a large Colt revolver tucked into
his belt. He has a cap box on his belt and has a cartridge box handing
from a strap over his shoulder. The image is extremely clear and he
poses in front of a painted backdrop. Johnson served in the 6th
Michigan Infantry and later the 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery while in
Louisiana. [6th Michigan Infantry was renamed the 6th Michigan Heavy
Artillery]. Regiment received thanks of Gen. Banks for gallant and
efficient services during the siege [Port Hudson] and was by his
orders converted into a Regiment of Heavy Artillery, to retain its
Infantry number, and to have the organization pay and equipment
prescribed by law for troops of the Artillery arms. Johnson saw action
at the attack on New Orleans, battle of Baton Rouge, Grand Gulf, Bayou
Teche, and action against the Steamer Cotton, Siege of Port Hudson,
Mobile, Spanish Fort, and Fort Blakeley. The image comes with a small
archive of a Corporal's commission, eagle discharge, numerous pension
papers, clipping at his death, a cabinet photo of him in later life,
and other family photos. A terrific image with a nice provenance
archive included.................................................SOLD
 7147 - RARE STUDIO SETTING FOR A
TRIPLE ARMED YANK CORPORAL, ¼ plate tintype in a full case. A
full standing Yank standing in a studio setting next to a window
admitting light to the room from the left. He stands holding a Model
1816 conversion musket with affixed bayonet, bowie knife, and a large
Colt revolver in his belt. While the open window allows for light in
the room it also allowed for shadows. This is a rare photographer's
format. His pants are tinted light blue. RARE....................................................SOLD
 7149 - 12TH US COLORED TROOPS
FULL STANDING ARMED BLACK SOLDIER WITH MUSKET AND BAYONET, ¼
plate ambrotype in full leather case. A black private stands holding
his musket and his bayonet sheathed on his belt. His US belt plate,
eagle breast plate,  and eagle buttons are sharp and clear. In fact,
the buttons and plates are so pristine this image must have been taken
soon after his enlistment. The 12th USCT was organized in Tennessee in
1863 and served in Tennessee against Hood and fought at Nashville and
in North Alabama. The Unit lost 38 killed and mortally wounded and 242
by disease. The 12 is very evident on his kepi. Slight solarization
but away from the image. SHARP AND RARE..............SOLD
 7151
- TWO SUPERB YANKS WITH CANTEENS, MUSKETS, CARTRIDGE BOXES,
1/6th plate tintype in a full leather case. An outstanding pair of
western theater privates. Both are holding Model 1809 Prussian muskets
with bayonets. One has his cartridge box on a belt sling over his
shoulder; the other has his on his belt which is rarely seen in
photographs. The soldier on the right poses with a small revolver.
Both have Model 1858 cloth covered canteens on straps over their
shoulders. One cork stopper can be seen hanging from the canteen. This rare image is soon to be
published. A superb image. Ex-Dr. Paul Johnson
Collection.....................................................SOLD
7154 - A RARE NAVAL DAGUERREOTYPE OF A MIDSHIPMAN, 1/9th plate
Daguerreotype in a full leather case. This young naval officer is
seated with his hand in a post to his coat. The image dates to the mid
1850's and is attractively tinted in gold. Sharp and clear with no
problems. Naval dags are rare and this one is
exceptional..................................................SOLD
 7158
- RUGGED LOOKING YANK WITH MUSKET, 1/9th plate ambrotype in
full leather case. A rugged Yank holding his musket in a pose across
his chest, US oval buckle quite evident. He wears a distinctive
trimmed jacket, buckle, and buttons lightly tinted gold. This image is
better than our scan, quite
nice............................................SOLD
 71120
- 16TH INDIANA INFANTRY, TRIPLE ARMED IDENTIFIED SOLDIER WITH A 1ST
MODEL BURNSIDE CARBINE, 1/6th plate tintype in a full leather
case. A great ID on the back of the case identifies him as John
A. Heavenridge, [Company F, 16th Indiana Infantry]. He poses
with his saber unsheathed, has a large Colt in his belt, and holds a
1st Model Burnside. He was from Rush County, Indiana. The image has
great clarity and sharpness. The Burnside carbine is very distinctive.
The buttons and trim has some gold tinting. A beautiful image and a
tough gun to find in photos.....................SOLD
 5070
- DOUBLE ARMED YANK RELAXING WITH A PIPE, WEARS HAVELOCK ON HIS FORAGE
CAP, 1/6th plate tintype in a very nice thermo plastic case.
An early war Infantryman sporting a rarely seen Havelock
oilcloth cover on his forage cap [Model 1851 Dress Cap,
remaining supplies of which were issued as forage caps per order of
the Secretary of the Army in 1859]. His patent leather belt supports a
large silver handled Sheffield style Bowie knife and a Slim-Jim
holster with a Whitney-Beals Patent Pocket Revolver with a RING
TRIGGER. His coat is a four button sack coat that he has wide open at
the collar. He seems relaxed while puffing a large pipe. Extremely
sharp. This is one of the first cased images we ever sold [1981] as
I remember it very distinctly and it just reappeared on the market.
Just an outstanding Yank with a lot of character.........................................................SOLD
 122708
- 8TH WISCONSIN INFANTRYMAN ARMED, 1/4th plate tintype in a
full geometric design thermo plastic case. A seated pose of a member
of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry holding his musket with strap, his
bayonet is in its scabbard on his belt along with his cap box. The
eagle buttons are relatively clear with just a slight remainder of
gold tint adhering to the buttons and US plate. This image had been
sold as a Confederate in the past, but it is the uniform of the 8th
Wisconsin as seen in American Military Equipage 1851 - 1872
by Todd. We will accompany the image with the illustration in that
reference book. A nice large image with excellent clarity and
in very fine condition. The 8th Wisconsin had a wonderful service
record serving at Island #10, Corinth, the Vicksburg Campaign, Red
River Campaign, the Battle of Nashville, and at Spanish Fort, AL
during the campaign against Mobile...................
SOLD
 62501
- YOUNG
MULATTO ARTILLERYMAN, 1/6th plate tintype in full thermo
plastic case of a young private of the 2nd USCT Light Artillery or
flying artillery Battery E. There was only one unit of USCT light
artillery which was the 2nd USCT. His mulatto complexion is quite
obvious with his light eyes. He brandishes a saber across his chest.
His piping is tinted red as well as the cording on his Hardie hat.
Battery E was organized at Helena, Arkansas in 1863. He has a
"E" on his Hardie hat along with a Infantry horn although he
is definitely an artilleryman. The image comes with another image of
the soldier in uniform without the hat that has some emulsion crazing.
Thus there are two images of this soldier in the same case with the
2nd image as a bonus. Image is in pristine condition. While this
soldier is not a dark black complexioned, he is definitely a mulatto.
2 images................SOLD
 4000
- WESTERN THEATER YANK HOLDING HIS SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, 1/4th
plate tintype in a beautiful leather case. A Yank stands in front of a
pained backdrop of trees and a camp scene of pitched tents in the
distance. He wears a wide brimmed hat quite typical of Mid-West
soldiers, holds a Springfield musket in front of him showing
the hammer and lock plate sharply. A cap box on his waist belt
and also a sheathed bayonet. Light gold tinting to his buttons and
buckle, crystal clear and has great contrast for a tintype...near
perfect......................................SOLD
 8286
- KILLED AT GETTYSBURG JULY 3RD, 1863, PVT. GEORGE FARGO FLETCHER 15TH
MASS. VOLUNTEERS ALONG WITH HIS FAMILY, 4 ambrotypes, 1/9th
plates all in a wonderful thermoplastic case. Includes from left to
right, pre-war photo of one of his brothers, possibly Samuel or James,
Pvt. George Fargo Fletcher, in uniform. His Mother Margaret Chapin
Fletcher, and his Father Ephraim Fletcher. At Gettysburg, July 2 and
3, 1863, as a part of Harrow's Brigade, Gibbon's Division, Hancock's
(2d) Corps, the regiment was heavily engaged on the Union left center
losing its colonel, George H. Ward, and 36 officers and men killed or
mortally wounded. The 3" X 4 5/8" thermoplastic case is
entitled "Children Playing with Toys" c. 1860,
Rinhart Plate 29. The image of George Fargo Fletcher is sharp with
just a trifle solarization. A nice family grouping housed in a scarce
case which is worth $200 alone! The group
for.........................................................SOLD
12085 - UNION INFANTRY CORPORAL AS AN AMPUTEE, 1/6th tintype
in full leather case. A seated uniformed Corporal seated showing the
loss of his left lower leg. His stripes are nicely tinted blue. Leg
amputees are rarely seen in
uniform................................................SOLD
12086 - EXCEPTIONAL UNION CAVALRYMAN ARMED IN A RARE CASE FORMAT,
1/8th plate tintype. A Union Corporal cavalryman standing wearing high
leather riding boots and posing with his un sheathed saber in front of
him. His buttons and other bras trim are lightly tinted gold. A
wonderful image in a rare
format.........................................................SOLD
12087 - UNION CAVALRYMAN POSING WITH HIS SABER ON HORSEBACK,
1/6th plate tintype in a nice black thermo plastic case. The trooper
poses on his horse with his drawn saber posed over his shoulder. Well
focused. A nice outdoor pose.........................................SOLD
 11187
- BREAKING CAMP, 1/4 plate tintype in a beautiful thermo
plastic case. One of the best candid, non-posed, snippet of
history, soldiers being soldiers, Civil War Image in existence!
Although there is some evidence that at least some of the soldiers
were aware of the photographer, this image is unlike the usual images
of groups of Civil War soldiers. Most of these types of images will
show soldiers drawn up in ranks, or if depicting camp life. The
soldiers will be carefully posed for the long photographic exposure.
This image shows a natural progression of breaking camp at dawn. A
tent has been knocked down; there is a backpack and a canteen lying in
the foreground. Arms are still stacked with equipment beneath. There
are soldiers wearing greatcoats from the night before, others in short
sleeves as the day quickly warms. The image shows a drum, bugle, a man
and a boy wearing halves of a two man shelter tent, and each of the
other soldiers involved in a myriad of individual personal activity.
This is an incredible image where the light, low humidity and proper
exposure all came together. With a loupe, one can read "US"
on the belt plate on the left hand side of the image. There is some
trivial waviness to the tin. The image comes with several large
blowups of the image along with a CD of the images in two versions.
Ex-Roy Mantle
Collection......................................................SOLD
 9120
- BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR VIEW OF TWO CAVALRY TROOPERS, ONE POSING WITH A
PISTOL, 1/4 plate tintype in full case, wine colored velvet
inset. A great view of one cavalryman seated on his horse posing with
his revolver in front of him. The other trooper dismounted standing
adjacent to his horse with his saber in front of him. Unusually nice
focus and crystal clear which is very unusual for a large outdoor
tintype. A hard to beat outdoor cavalry view..................SOLD
7709 - A GREAT AMPUTEE IMAGE OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1/6th plate
ambrotype in full case of a master sergeant posing for the camera
clearly having his right arm amputated with his sleeve pinned up. He
wears a red tinted sash on his waist and wears sky blue trousers.
Possibly a variation of a VRC uniform. Crystal clear and superb
contrast.......................SOLD
 6802 - SUPERB AMBROTYPE OF A
CIVIL WAR MASTER'S MATE, 1/4 plate ambrotype in a full leather
case of a young "Master's Mate" seated. The three buttons on
his sleeve determines his rank as the cap insignia is blurred by the
usual gold paint tint. The anchor on the buckle is still evident even
with the gold tint applied for decorative purposes. Naval images are
much scarcer than army images and this one is really
nice.................................SOLD
71416 - YANK WITH HUGE BOWIE KNIFE, 1/9th plate ambrotype in
thermo plastic case. Union infantryman with kepi and overcoat wearing
a two piece buckle and a huge wooden handled bowie knife in his
leather belt. The image is better than our photo! Great shot of the
bowie blade unsheathed..........SOLD
 5131
- IOWA CAVALRYMAN, 1/9th plate tintype in full leather case.
Bust pose of a young cavalryman wearing a kepi, cavalry shell jacket
with yellow/gold piping evident on his collar. To his left is a
portion of a US flag used as a backdrop. Inside the case in German is
a salutation with a partial ID "David Russ (?)",
Iowa 1862. In checking the rosters of the nine Iowa cavalry rosters, I
cannot find a "David Russ", but the writing is blurred and
hastily written so the image definitely deserves further research. An
Iowa cavalryman of German extraction to be sure. Clear and
sharp.........................................SOLD
 62507 - YOUNG INFANTRY OFFICER,
1/6th plate tintype in full leather case. A young Lieutenant from the
waist up with folded arms. He has an embroidered infantry insignia on
his kepi with the regimental number 121 (most probably New York). Nice
and clear..........................SOLD
 60602
- VETERANS RESERVE CORPS, 1/6th plate tintype in full leather
case of a member of the Veterans Reserve Corps or the old
"Invalid Corps". His light colored coat appear to be gray,
but is actually light powder blue. The collar is very distinctive with
the small cuff button trim and shoulder straps. This image had
been sold over the years as a "Confederate" due to the light
color of the uniform as well as the unusual piping on the coat, but he
is definitely a VRC member. I believe the same soldier is shown in
"More Confederate Faces", page 120 in a 1/9th plate pose as
a Confederate from Tennessee. Irregardless this is a scarce
image as we have seen few VRC images over the years and this one is
quite nice........................SOLD
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