RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Union general (1827–1894) who fought at Gettysburg and accompanied Sherman on his March to the Sea. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet profile photo by Brisb

Union officer from Vermont who was brevetted twice for meritorious service at Gettysburg and Spottsylvania. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by D. L. Heath of Norwalk, Ohio, signed below the image in black ink, “Yours truly, H. E. Smith,” adding his r

Second lieutenant in the 17th New York Light Artillery. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Smith sitting in a chair, signed on the

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Snell in his hat by Clarkson of Salisbury, Massachusetts, signed on the reverse in black ink, “F. I. Snell,

Union cavalry officer. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by J. H. Van Stavoren of Nashville, signed in the lower border in black ink

Naval engineer who served on board the gunboat Ottawa. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Hermanos of Callao, Peru, signed on the reverse in bl

Participant in the First Battle of Bull Run who later served as governor of Rhode Island (1830–1915). Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait of

Industrialist, merchant, and ardent abolitionist (1809–1867) who helped establish stations for the Underground Railroad and financially supported John

Union naval officer who was captured by the C.S.S. Alabama while serving on board the Ariel. He died of yellow fever on July 15, 1864. Original 2.25 x

Army physician (1838–1915) known as the ‘Father of American Bacteriology,’ who investigated the causes of malaria, pneumonia, and yellow fever. TLS si

Union general killed in action during the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse (1836–1864). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Stevenson in uni

Union officer in the 3rd New Jersey Volunteers (1820–1915). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Gardner of Washington, D. C., signed in the low

Union naval officer. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by W. H. Getchell of Boston, signed below the image in black ink, “Will. Stivers.” In ver

Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Cross and Childs of Virginia, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Andrew Strong, 2nd Lieutenan

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Henry Ulke of Washington, D. C., signed below the image in black ink, “L. Y. Stuart, Capt. T.C.S.V.” In fin

Lieutenant Colonel in the 42nd Illinois Infantry. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by C. C. Giers of Nashville, signed on the reverse in black

Union naval officer who was killed in action on board the Sciota on October 4, 1862. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Swasey sitting at a de

Confederate general (1822–1898) who served under ‘Stonewall’ Jackson and distinguished himself at McDowell and First Winchester. Original carte-de-vis

Navy midshipman during the Civil War (1848–1937) who went on to marry William T. Sherman’s daughter and held several presidential appointed ambassador

Union naval officer (1806–1880) who commanded the Colorado and was crucial to the capture of Mobile, Alabama. Original 2.25 x 4 three-quarter length c

Union general (1820–1906) and US Senator from Nebraska. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink

Controversial army officer (1804–1875) who did not get along well with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; President Johnson attempted to replace Stant

Union officer and aide-de-camp to Brigadier General J. H. Hobart Ward. Original 2.25 x 4 oval carte-de-visite photo by Dowe and Durkee of Sycamore, Il

Union naval officer who served on board the Sloop Susquehanna during the Civil War. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by J. W. Black of Boston,

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Tilden in uniform by N. Briggs of Galesburg, Illinois, signed on the front “Josiah Tilden,” and again on th

Union general and politician (1830–1915) who was awarded a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of the Wilderness. He later served as Secr

Union officer who served in the 96th and 12th New York Infantry. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Morse’s Palace of Art of San Francisco, si

Union general (1822–1891). At the outbreak of the Civil War he helped raise the 7th Ohio Infantry and was elected their colonel. Original 2.25 x 4 car

Union general (1831–1874) who commanded the Artillery Reserve of the Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Gettysburg. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite

Exceptional and attractive oversized original 1860s albumen photograph of Union Officers by R. A. Lewis of New York. Oval print measures approximately

Union naval officer. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Guay Photographic of New Orleans, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Compliments of

Original 8 x 5 albumen photo of the officers of the Patapsco sitting on the deck of their ironclad, taken during the Civil War, affixed to its origina

Union general (1809–1891) who participated in the Battle of Chickamauga. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Van Cleve in uniform by an anony

Union general and congressman from New York (1810–1864). Ink signature, “H. Van Rensselaer,” on a 3.75 x 5.25 off-white mat, behind which lies an unaf

Union naval officer killed in action in the Battle of Galveston on January 1, 1863. Partly-printed DS, signed “J. M. Wainwright,” one page, 7.25 x 2.5

Twice-wounded Union general (1838–1898). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Walcutt in uniform by Smith & Whiley of Columbus, Ohio, si...

Union general (1823–1903) noted for his performance at Gettysburg. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Ward in uniform, by Charles D. Fredric

Union brigadier general who led a brigade in XX Corps during the early stages of the Atlanta Campaign (1808–1878). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite po

Union naval engineer who served as an assistant engineer on board the USS Penguin. Original unsigned 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by A.

Union general (1835–1911) who received the Medal of Honor for leading the Philadelphia Brigade in the face of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. After th

Union general (1835–1911) who received the Medal of Honor for leading the Philadelphia Brigade in the face of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. After th

Son of Daniel Webster and Union officer who was killed in action in the Second Battle of Bull Run on August 30, 1862. ALS, one page both sides, 7.5 x

Union general and acting mayor of New Orleans during the federal occupancy of the city (1835–1884). Civil War-era original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite por

Union naval officer. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in black ink, “John Westenhouse, Act 2d asi

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. AQS,

Union general (1823–1871) best known for his operations in West Virginia and Maryland. ALS signed “C. B. White, Col. Comdg.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.25, F

Union colonel in the 132nd Pennsylvania Infantry. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Wilcox in uniform by Fredricks of New York, signed and inscribe

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in black ink, “D. B. Wilson, Lieut & A.Q.M., Dist. of Ft. ...

Union naval officer who served in both the East and West Blockading Squadrons. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Chute and Brooks of Buenos Aires, sig

Union naval officer and commander of the Steamer R. R. Cuyler, where he died in 1862. Original unsigned2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Winslow in hi

Confederate officer and Virginia congressman (1846–1913), who was wounded at the battle of New Market. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Cook of Ri

American military officer and lawyer (1827–1905) who rose to the rank of brigadier general. Wistar was wounded at Antietam and later led troops at Dre

US naval officer. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Very sincerely, Thos. N. Wood, Class ‘76

Union colonel (1835–1916) who participated at Gettysburg. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Condit and Collamer of Wilkes Barre, signed under

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Gardner of Washington, D. C., signed in the lower border in black ink, “H. G. Wright, Maj Genl Comg, 6th Ar

US naval officer from New York. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Porcook, signed on the reverse in black ink, “J. J. Young, Aet. 72.” Unifor

Russian-born aviator and aeronautical engineer (1894–1974), manufacturer of pursuit planes, and inventor of various airplane devices including a bombs

Original 7 x 9 photo of Lindbergh posing in front of the Spirit of St. Louis. In fine condition, with a few scattered creases.

Original 11 x 8.25 photo of the Spirit of St. Louis surrounded by a throng of people at Bolling Field, Virginia, stamp-dated on the reverse June 13, 1

Former lab assistant to Thomas Edison (1879–1936) who, in 1911, made the first official airmail flight in the United States. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11,

American writer, historian, and pastor (1805–1877) best known for his History of Napoleon Bonaparte. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Boga

Author who wrote under the pseudonym Oliver Optic (1822–1897), he primarily wrote books for children. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Davis &am...

American publisher (1814–1899) who ran D. Appleton & Company, which published works by Lewis Carroll, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Darwin, and Jo...

Author (1809–1885) most famous for his temperance novel Ten Nights in a Bar–Room and What I Saw There. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Arth

Glamorous 6 x 4.25 postcard photo of Sophia Loren taken by Avedon, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Avedon,” and signed on the image side in

American sculptor (1819–1911) whose works have had a lasting influence on monumental sculpture throughout the US. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Boston,

English romance novelist and short story writer (1862–1921). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Emberson of London, signed in the lower border in black

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Vintage 4 x 2.25 carte-de-visite photo of one of Bartholdi’s sculp

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Precise ink signature, “For autograph, F. Bartholdi,” on an off-wh

Prolific artist (1825–1900) known for his humorous anthropomorphic paintings of animals. ALS signed “W. H. Beard,” four pages on two adjoining sheets,

Academy Award–winning British photographer and costume and production designer (1904–1980). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 doubleweight publicity photo promoti

ALS signed “Mr. B,” three pages both sides, 5.75 x 8, Ashcombe House letterhead. Letter to a friend. In part: ”They say British pictures are getting b

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive ‘regionalist’ style made him one of the most influential figures in American art during the 193

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive ‘regionalist’ style made him one of the most influential figures in American art during the 193

Pseudonym of American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (1818–1885). Ink signature, “H. W. Shaw or Josh Billings,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card; and anot

British author, poet, and composer (1807–1867). Original 4.25 x 6.25 trimmed cabinet photo by William Notman of Montreal, signed in the lower border i

Prolific American daguerreotypist and photographer (1822–1908). ALS signed “A. Bogardus,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, New

American poet, playwright, and diplomat (1823–1890) best known for his poems about the Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by M.

French realist artist and sculptor (1822–1899) known for her paintings of animals. Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of one of her works by an anonym

Two TLSs, both 8.5 x 11 and dated December 12, 1922: one on personal letterhead to industrialist Curtis Freshel, in part: “I am under contract to deli

Vintage 4 x 9 magazine photo of Borglum’s first model for a proposed monument of R. G. Ingersoll, signed at the bottom of the image in fountain pen. T

Anglo-American genre painter and illustrator (1833–1905) known for his paintings of Puritan life, as well as his illustrations for The Scarlet Letter,

French Realist painter (1827–1906). ALS in French, on a 7.5 x 2.5 clipped slip, August 4, 1898. Letter to Mr. Tedesco. In full (translated): “I send y

Original 7.5 x 9.75 matte-finish portrait of a New York City street surrounded by skyscrapers affixed to its original 10.75 x 13.75 mount, labeled und

Artist, writer, traveler, and government agent (1821–1875). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of Washington, D. C., signed below the

TLS signed “W. J. Bryan,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, The Commoner letterhead, December 3, 1904. Letter regarding confusion about speaking engagements. In pa

TLS signed “Thornton W. Burgess,” one page, 8.25 x 7, personal letterhead, March 18, 1929. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Sister South Wind has just

Novelist (1844–1925) who served in the Confederate Army. He wrote of violence and death, of racial intermarriage, and of contradictions and complexiti

American dramatist and poet (1803–1889) who also served as mayor of Newport, Rhode Island. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous stud

French journalist, caricaturist, and photographer (1828–1906). The rival of Nadar in French photography, he is best known for his numerous portraits a

Russian-born painter (1887–1985) whose colorful, fanciful depictions of peasant life, Judaica, and other subjects earned him a place among the most po

Original 4.25 x 6 cabinet photo of a younger Clemens seated in between George Alfred Townsend and David Gray by Brady of Washington, D. C., circa 1860

English rhymster (1816–1891) known as ‘Poet Close.’ Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in blac

French painter (1819–1877) who was scorned for his rigid classical outlook. He was imprisoned and fined for his part in the destruction of the Vendome

English mezzotint engraver (1801–1887). Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo by Mayall of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Sam’

American landscape artist (1823–1900). Rare original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Rockwood and Company of New York, signed below the image in bla

Journalist and politician from New Jersey (1797–1871) and a leading partisan Democratic editor. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady of Ne

French painter (1824–1898) who became the president and co-founder of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by

Spanish realist painter (1841–1920). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “R. De Madrazo.”