RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Union naval officer (1838–1901) who served on the steamer Sumter, part of the South Atlantic blockading squadron. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite ph

Union officer and statesman (1835–1901) who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Chancellorsville. He later served as a senator from New

Marine Corps officer. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Shailer in uniform by a Valparaiso studio, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Sin

Union general (1831–1888) whose cavalry command blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” one page both sides on a light blue g

Impressive and distinguished print of Sherman in uniform, 24 x 30, made from an engraving by L. N. Rosenthal of Philadelphia, headed at the bottom, “M

Union commander who served on board the Cyane, Paul Jones, and Suwanee. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust photo by William Shew of San Francisco,

US naval officer (1790–1874) who served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of New Y

Original personal calling card bearing Sickles’s name and rank, 4 x 2.25, signed in black ink, “Autograph of D. Sickles, Sept. 30, ’83.” A few light c

ALS signed “F. Sigel,” one page, 5.25 x 7, Rochester, October 29, 1869. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Major Lyon desires me to write…an acknowledgm

Commodore in the US Navy (1781–1867) who claimed California for the United States in 1846. Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 2, 1848.