RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Union naval officer. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite of Peirce in his uniform by J. W. Black of Boston, with an ink identification in an unknown hand

Union officer who was severely wounded at the Battle of Cedar Mountain and went on to serve at the adjutant general’s office in Washington. He was the

Naval officer who served in the Civil War and ascended to the rank of Rear Admiral and Commandant of the Boston Naval Shipyard. Original 2.25 x 4.25 c

Major in the 12th West Virginia Infantry. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Pierpoint in profile by Andrews of Boston, signed on the revers

Union officer and engineer (1832–1895) who participated in Sherman’s March to the Sea. He was also responsible for much of the early lighthouse constr

LS signed “Jno. Pope, B. Maj. Gen. U.S.A.,” four pages on two adjoining gridded sheets, 5 x 8, September 3, 1868. Letter to the widow of General Josep

Kentucky-born Union general (1822–1892) who led the Army of the Mississippi in a campaign that opened the great river nearly to Memphis. His failures

Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo of Porter and Meade seated and facing each other by O. H. Willard’s of Philadelphia. In very good condition,

Union officer, son of Admiral D. D. Porter, who was killed in action at Fort Fisher. Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Anthony of Ne

ALS, one lined page, 5 x 8, The Arlington Hotel letterhead, 1871. Letter to Senator H. B. Anthony. In full: “I called to see you this morning to ask y