RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

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