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