RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Brigadier general in the Union Army (1836–1932) who later served as a congressman from Ohio, and was speaker of the House from 1881 to 1883. Original

Ensign in the US Navy who was forced to retire in 1887 due to illness. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Joshua Williams of Newport, Rhode Is

Surgeon in the Confederate Army who served on the staff of Nathan Bedford Forrest and was the uncle of Helen Keller. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in pencil, “C. V. Kelly, A Ensign, USS Wyoming, Hong Kong, Jany 3

Union naval officer who was killed in action when his steamer Tecumseh was sunk in Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite pho

Surgeon in the US Volunteers who participated in the Battle of Port Royal and Secessionville. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous

General in the Union Army (1832–1906) and a US congressman from New York for over 33 years. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of Washi

Union general (1810–1895) who commanded a brigade at the First Battle of Bull Run, saw action at Seven Pines, Savage’s Station, and Harrison’s Landing

Union general who was breveted for his assault on Petersburg where he was wounded, as well as for service at Fair Oaks. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-vis

Union officer of the 44th United States Colored Infantry. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in bla