RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Union General who fought at Fredericksburg and Antietam (1813–1898). ALS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, New York, March 6, 1884. Letter to a g

Major in the 101st Colored Infantry. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by J. H. Stavoren of Nashville, signed below the image in black ink, “Jno

Union naval officer who served as acting master’s mate on board the USS Beauregard. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Richardson of Lima, sig

Union naval officer who served as acting master‘s mate on the USS Onward. Original unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by T. Lilienthal of New Orl

Unissued war-dated Confederate states receipt, one page, 7.75 x 11, 1864. A receipt for L. Lyon for commutation of quarters from July 30, 1864, to Oct

Union naval officer aboard the USS San Jacinto. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Coop in uniform by Knowles & Hillman of New Bedford...

Union naval officer who served as an engineer on the USS Canandaigua. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length hand-colored portrait of Cooper in

Union general (1835–1893) who participated in Sherman’s March to the Sea. Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo by Morse’s Gallery of the Cumberla

Union general (1828–1900) who later was elected governor of Ohio and served as secretary of the interior under U. S. Grant. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de

Army surgeon and Union general (1829–1892) who was on duty during the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter to start the Civil War and later led troops in

Career US Army officer (1828–1890) most noted for his distinguished service during the Civil War, including Antietam, Chickamauga, and Appomattox Cour

Union medical officer. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Barnett’s of New York, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “Aug. 20,

First steam-powered ironclad warship of the Confederate States Navy, constructed using the raised and cut down original lower hull and steam engines o

Union surgeon who served during the Atlanta campaign. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Curtis in full dress uniform, signed in t

Union brigadier general (1835–1910) who fought at Petersburg, New Market Heights, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Second Battle

Union officer (1838–1894) who served on the staff of Major General McClellan, and a claimant to the French throne from 1848 until his death. Original

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. Origin...

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. ALS si...

US Army officer in the Civil War (1828–1879). Although successful in a number of Civil War battles, he is best remembered for two attributes: the simi

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Davis in his uniform and overcoat by J. W. Black of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Your