RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

American admiral (1801–1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. Scarce original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Farragut wit

Original 2.25 x 4 three-quarter length carte-de-visite photo of one of Farragut’s wives by J. Gurney and Son of New York. Some light foxing to backgro

US navy admiral (1821–1898) who commanded the gunboat Kanawha during the Civil War. Handwritten pencil endorsement on an off-white sheet folded to a s

Lawyer, politician, and soldier from Maine who served as a Union general (1839–1907). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Fessenden in u

Union officer (1828–1890) for whom Fisk University in Nashville is named. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed below

Union officer who served with the 15th Massachusetts and was wounded at Antietam and Gettysburg. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Allen of B

American naval admiral (1806–1863) who commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Civil War. After his promotion to rear admiral, Foote was o

American naval admiral (1806–1863) who commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Civil War. After his promotion to rear admiral, Foote was o

Union officer (1824–1899) who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the battle of Atlanta. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, signed

Staff officer during the Civil War and cavalry regimental commander during the Indian Wars (1835–1906). ALS signed “James W. Forsyth,” two pages on tw

Fort was a Union naval surgeon who served on the Port Royal and Sangamon; Clements was a Union naval engineer. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo

Union general (1834–1903) who played a prominent role in the siege of Petersburg and the Appomattox Campaign. After the war he served as a member of t

Union General (1823–1903) blamed for the Union debacle at Fredericksburg. Civil War–dated ALS signed “W. B. Franklin, Maj. Gen. Comg. 19 Corps,” one p

American soldier and cavalry captain. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Fuller in uniform by O. S. Goff of Fort Lincoln, North Dakota, signed and i

Union officer who was wounded at Fredericksburg and went on to serve in the Veteran Reserve Corp. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Julius Bri

Union naval officer who served on board the USS Gov. Buckingham. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Peplow and Balch of Memphis, signed in the

Union general. LS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, March 15, 1896. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I have complied with your request so far as re

Union general (1819–1873) who was wounded a total of 10 times during his career, and was the first mayor of San Francisco. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-

Impressive original 8 x 21 silver gelatin print of a panoramic image titled “Gettysburg Camp, 50th Anniversary, July, 1913,” by Frank Edwards. Image s

Union naval officer who served from 1867–1898. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Bardy’s of New York, signed upside down on the reverse in bl

Union officer who fought at Second Bull Run, Gettysburg, and the Appomattox Campaign, where he blocked the Confederate retreat. Original 2.25 x 4 cart

Union general (1830–1875) who participated in several battles in the Western Theater. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Giers and Company of

Union general (1830–1875) who participated in several battles in the Western Theater. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by E. and H. T. Anthony

Union officer who served with the 176th New York. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Whitney and Paradise of New York, signed below the image

Union naval officer who served on board the USS Seminole. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in blac

US Navy officer who was the first American to negotiate with Japan during its ‘closed country’ period and later commanded the sloop Macedonian. Origin

Admiral in the United States Navy during the Civil War (1805–1877). He held several sea commands during the war, including the North Atlantic Blockadi

Major-General in British Army and East India Company (1818–1908) who became involved in military communications and played a key role in developing te

First son of President U. S. Grant (1850–1912) who graduated from West Point in 1871 and served in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, and Philippi

First son of President U. S. Grant (1850–1912) who graduated from West Point in 1871 and served in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, and Philippi

Union soldier and brother of Samuel Dana Greene. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in black ink, “C

Union naval officer (1839–1884) who served as executive officer on USS Monitor during its historic five-hour battle with ironclad CSS Virginia, and as

Union officer who commanded in the Army of the Potomac. Original 3.75 x 5.25 cabinet photo, signed in the lower border in black ink, “D. M. M. Gregg,

US Navy officer (1789–1866) who served during the War of 1812 through the Civil War. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Gardner of Washington,

Union officer (1826–1911) who led an 1863 expedition through Confederate territory that severed lines of communication. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-vis

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brooks and Blauvelt of Port Hudson, Louisiana, signed below the image in black ink, “R. M. Hair, Adjt 18th

Union navy chaplain. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Silli of Nice, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink “Com Kimberly U.S.N.,

Union general (1815–1872), known as ‘Old Brains,’ who, despite his administrative skill as general in chief, failed to achieve an overall battle strat

Union officer (1828–1870) who was breveted twice for his actions at Cedar Creek and Sailor’s Creek. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by A. Lonr

Lieutenant in the 6th US Cavalry. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Hanna in uniform by J. W. Ennis of Attica, Indiana, signed on the rever

Union naval ensign who served from 1863–1865. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Hanson in full dress uniform, including his sword, by Stuart

Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Cross and Childs of Virginia, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Charles M. Hart, Capt Co. ‘I

Union naval officer (1820–1863) who commanded the USS Albatross in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and engaged two Confederate

Union Navy Master’s mate. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in black ink, “with the regards of F.

Union naval officer who served on board the Roanoke, Adirondack, and the Colorado. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Haswell in c

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Haswell in uniform by Bradley and Rulofson of San Francisco, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black i

Union Army brigadier general of volunteers (1830–1914). Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Hawkins in uniform, by C

Arctic explorer (1832–1881) who commanded Satterlee Hospital in Philadelphia during the Civil War. Uncommon handwritten Civil War-dated pass, signed “

Union general who was killed in action on May 5, 1864, in the Battle of the Wilderness. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Hays seated in a ch

Union general (1830–1887) best known for defending ‘Hell's Half Acre’ at the Battle of Stones River in 1862. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite p...