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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John Charles Frémont.51 - John Charles Frémont.
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You must all know about his great expeditions in the West, and his activities in California before and during the gold rush. His Civil War activities
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Estimate : 65.00 - 150.00
Sold to zeener for (65.00 + 9.75BP) = 74.75
 
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William Henry French.52 - William Henry French.
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Active in the Creek-Seminole Wars in Florida. [NOTE: This history is important and fascinating, and just precedes and is at the dawn of photography.]
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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James Barnet Fry.53 - James Barnet Fry.
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Provost Marshall General of the U.S. Irvin McDowell's chief of staff at First Manassas, Buell's chief of staff. Director of the Bureau of th...
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Estimate : 65.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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RICHARD W. JOHNSON54 - RICHARD W. JOHNSON
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Served on the Western frontier. Forced to surrender in his attempt to capture Morgan. Fought at Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Chattanooga. Wounded at New
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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John White Geary.55 - John White Geary.
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Participated in the Mexican War against Vera Cruz. Was the first mayor of San Francisco. Commanded Pennsylvania regiments, and led the 2nd Division of
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Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Quincy Adams Gilmore.56 - Quincy Adams Gilmore.
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Military engineer with effective activities on the Southern coast. Recaptured Fort Sumter. Ended the war as major of engineers. Knees-up portrait with
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to cdkat for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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George Henry Gordon.57 - George Henry Gordon.
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Gallant service in Mexican War at Vera Cruz and Mexico City. Fought at Cedar Mountain, Chantilly, South Mountain and Sharpsburg, minor service afterwa
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Lawrence Pike Graham.58 - Lawrence Pike Graham.
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Another who served against the Seminoles, and in the Mexican War. His Civil War service was minor. Later was a Shakesperian scholar. Full standing stu
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Gordon Granger.59 - Gordon Granger.
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Served in Mexico. Much activity on the Western frontier. Major role in the battle of Chicamauga. Later at Knoxville, and Forts Gaines and Morgan, and
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Ulysses S. Grant.60 - Ulysses S. Grant.
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Waist up seated portrait by Gurney, copyright 1866 [but taken earlier?]. 2 cent green Proprietary Stamp on verso, signed by Gurney. Good print but mou
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Estimate : 225.00 - 350.00
Sold to candjranch for (225.00 + 33.75BP) = 258.75
 
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