Photographs of Generals & Indians

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This is an auction of original vintage historical photographs, narrower in focus than our regular catalog/internet auctions. It is primarily from a single-owner collection of Cartes de Visite of Civil War generals, and postcards and cabinet cards and some prints of American Indians. I have added some appropriate things, including some wonderful cabinet cards from prior Be-hold sales, now with a lower minimum bid. The descriptions of the Civil War subjects emphasize the pre-War and post-War experience of these military personnel, and will hopefully make the offerings of interest to a wider group of collectors than those whose interest is strictly in the Civil War. Great attention is paid to giving you a clear and accurate sense of the condition of the material. An explanation of our condition codes at the end of every entry, such as [3+], can be found at our website Be-hold.com. You will also find there a more extensive introduction to this material, and the historical context. Contact Be-hold at behold@be-hold.com or 914.423.5806 for further information.
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Daniel Butterfield.21 - Daniel Butterfield.
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Severely wounded at Gettysburg. Composer of "Taps," active in business and diplomacy. This full standing studio portrait by Anthony/Brady...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Edward Richard Sprigg Canby.22 - Edward Richard Sprigg Canby.
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Fought against the Indians in Florida and the South, fought in the war against Mexico, and in the West. At the start of the Civil War he was in comman
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 225.00 - 325.00
 
 
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William Passmore Carlin.23 - William Passmore Carlin.
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He had a lot of significant activity in pre-War conflicts with the Indians in the West, and returned to Western duty after the War. Forceful waist-up
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Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
Sold to naskamom2004 for (190.00 + 28.50BP) = 218.50
 
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JOSEPH BRADFORD CARR24 - JOSEPH BRADFORD CARR
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(Note: this is not Eugene Asa Carr. I had originally transposed the two Carrs by a sleepy mistake.) Significant command at Big Bethel, the Peninsular
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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John Cochran.25 - John Cochran.
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His military exploits in the War were not of major notice, but he was active in politics before and after. Knees-up studio portrait by Anthony/Brady.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Darius Nash Couch.26 - Darius Nash Couch.
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Commanded at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg... CDV by Anthony/Brady. Period pen inscription verso gives him as "Maj. Ge...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Jacob Dolson Cox.27 - Jacob Dolson Cox.
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He was involved with Ohio politics before and after the War. Governor of Ohio in 1866-67, Secretary of the Interior under Grant, President of the Univ
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Samuel Wylie Crawford.28 - Samuel Wylie Crawford.
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Important command at Gettysburg, as well as the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Five Forks and the siege of Petersburg. Vignetted bust by Gurney. [3]
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Thomas Leonidas Crittenden.29 - Thomas Leonidas Crittenden.
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Some of his major commands were at Shiloh and controversially at Chickamauga. Waist-up seated studio portrait by Anthony/Brady. [3]
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Marcellus Monroe Crocker.30 - Marcellus Monroe Crocker.
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Commanded several Iowa units. CDV by Barr & Young "Army Photographers,/ Palace of Art,/ Vicksburg, Mississippi" 1863 Copyright informa...
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Estimate : 225.00 - 325.00
Sold to popi1863 for (260.00 + 39.00BP) = 299.00
 
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George Crook.31 - George Crook.
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Early in the War he commanded an Ohio regiment. Later he commanded the Department of Western Virginia. He was captured in a daring raid late in the Wa
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 225.00 - 325.00
 
 
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George Washington Cullum.32 - George Washington Cullum.
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Engineering accomplishments before and after the War. Superintendant of the Military Academy. Author of the "Biographical Register of the Offic...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Samuel Ryan Curtis.33 - Samuel Ryan Curtis.
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Colonel of the 2nd Ohio Regiment in the Mexican war. Member of Congress from Iowa. Victor of the battle of Pea Ridge. After the War he negotiated trea
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 175.00
 
 
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George Armstrong Custer.34 - George Armstrong Custer.
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May 1865 portrait, K-70 in Katz, "Custer in Photographs.” Identified there as by John Goldin & Co. This is by Brady, with the name on the m...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (1,080.00) = 1,080.00
 
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Henry Eugene Davies.35 - Henry Eugene Davies.
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As Cavalry commander he played a major role in the late War campaigns in Virginia. Active in New York City public service after the War. Full standing
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to naskamom2004 for (130.00 + 19.50BP) = 149.50
 
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HORACE CLARK LEE36 - HORACE CLARK LEE
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Colonel, 27th Mass. Infantry, Breveted Brigadier General USV. CDV by J. C. Spooner, Springfield, Mass., with pictorial logo on verso. Correction than
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Estimate : 125.00 - 226.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Jefferson Columbus Davis.37 - Jefferson Columbus Davis.
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Murdered General William Nelson. Distinguished command at Chickamauga and late War battles. After the war served in Alaska, and fought against the Mod
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to pjb64 for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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James Wilson Denver.38 - James Wilson Denver.
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Fought in Mexican War. Was in California during the Gold Rush, elected to state senate in 1852. Killed a newspaper editor there. Secretary of State of
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Estimate : 225.00 - 325.00
Sold to foofsers for (260.00 + 39.00BP) = 299.00
 
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Gustavus Adolphus De Russy.39 - Gustavus Adolphus De Russy.
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Important Mexican War service. Active in Peninsular Campaign, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, and defenses of Washington. Vignetted bust by Brady. [3]
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Charles Devens, Jr.40 - Charles Devens, Jr.
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Wounded several times, including Fredricksburg. Defeated at Chancellorsville, neverless promoted to commander of the Army of the Tennessee. Postwar ju
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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