Auction Details
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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101Andrew Porter.Be-hold, Inc.
Served in the Mexican War and afterward in Texas and the Southwest. Fought at First Manassas. Knees-up standing by Brady. Upper part of mount is soft
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
102Fitz John Porter.Be-hold, Inc.
Breveted in the Mexican War. From 1857 - 1860 was adjutant to Albert Sidney Johnston in his expedition in Utah. Outstanding service in the Peninsular
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
103Benjamin Mayberry Prentiss.Be-hold, Inc.
Served in the conflict with the Mormons and in the Mexican War. Defended the "Hornets Nest" at Shilo, where he was captured. Knees-up, sta...
Estimate : 75.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
104Henry Prince.Be-hold, Inc.
Fought against the Seminoles and Creeks in Florida, and in the Mexican War. Captured at Cedar Mountain. Committed suicide in 1892 in London. Knees-up,
Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
105John Aaron Rawlins.Be-hold, Inc.
From Galena, Illinois, he became Grant's aide-de-camp, and later, for a short time, his Secretary of War. Seated, waist-up, by Anthony/Brady. Hi...
Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
106Jesse Lee Reno.Be-hold, Inc.
Breveted in the Mexican War. Chief of ordnance in Albert Sidney Mount's Utah expedition. Fought at Second Manassas and Chantilly. Killed at Sout...
Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
107James Brewerton Rickets.Be-hold, Inc.
Some service in the Mexican War. Shot and taken prisoner at First Manassas. Injured at Sharpsburg. Vital defense of Washington in July 1864. Waist-up
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
108William Starke Rosecrans.Be-hold, Inc.
Among his major battles was that of Murfreesboro. Brilliant operation at Chattanooga. Devastating defeat at Chickamauga. Knees-up standing by Anthony/
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
109Lovell Harrison Rousseau.Be-hold, Inc.
Served in the Mexican War. Participated in the battle of Shiloh, Murfreesboro, and in the vicinity of Chickamauga. Post-War Congressman from Kentucky.
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
110Rufus Saxton.Be-hold, Inc.
Fought against the Seminoles in Florida. Participated in the survey of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Very involved in the enlistment of ex-slaves. Kn
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
111Robert Cumming Schenk.Be-hold, Inc.
Served in Congress for eight terms. Was a diplomatic representative of the U.S. in S. America. Served at First and Second Manassas, disabled at the la
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
112Albin Francisco Schoepf.Be-hold, Inc.
Polish-born, he served in the Austrian army, defected to the Hungarian revolutionists of 1848. Participated in a number of battles but without great d
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 225.00
113John McAllister Schofield.Be-hold, Inc.
Professor of Physics, Washington University in St. Louis. Led various Missouri regiments early in the War. Active in the "March to the Sea,&quo...
Estimate : 65.00 - 125.00
Sold to hasake for 74.75
114Winfield Scott.Be-hold, Inc.
You should know him quite well. Waist up 3/4 seated profile by Gurney. Imprinted credit on recto, "Taken Evacuation Day, 1865." Left side ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to jc121 for 86.25
115John Sedgwick.Be-hold, Inc.
Served against the Seminoles and instrumental in the "Trail of Tears" forced relocation of the Cherokees from Georgia to the Indian Territ...
Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
Sold to cwshoedog for 149.50
116GEORGE JERRISON STANNARDBe-hold, Inc.
A very significant leader in the Civil War. Commanded the 2nd Vermont at Gettysburg, where he was badly wounded, and was wounded again at Cold Harbor
Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
Sold to pjb64 for 276.00
117Alexander Shaler.Be-hold, Inc.
Major of the NY 7th Militia. Captured at the Wilderness. Medal of Honor for gallantry. Post-war civic activities in NYC include presidency of the fire
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
118George Foster Shepley.Be-hold, Inc.
Colonel of the 12th Maine Infantry against New Orleans. Military governor of Louisiana. Interesting strong waist-up by Anthony/Brady with Brady'...
Estimate : 75.00 - 225.00
Sold to pjb64 for 126.50
119Philip Henry Sheridan.Be-hold, Inc.
It's pointless to summarize his career. Knees-up seated portrait by Brady. See Lot 169. A few spots of light soil [3]
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to usscout for 598.00
120William Tecumseh Sherman.Be-hold, Inc.
Slightly vignetted waist-up by Anthony. See Lots 167, 170. [2+]
Estimate : 35.00 - 90.00
Sold to usscout for 126.50