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Alderfer Auction Co.
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The George Meade Collection, Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Textiles & Folk Art, Decorative Accessories,
The George Meade Collection, Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Textiles & Folk Art, Decorative Accessories,
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<p>The auction features a diverse group of decorative and fine arts. Session One includes a Historical Ephemera section with an offering of African-American Ephemera inc. 18th & 19th C. books, pamphlets, photography, prints & ephemera concerning abolition & slavery. Photography inc. daguerreotypes of outdoor scenes, fireman, portraits, ambrotypes, & union cases will be sold. Civil War period items will include a CDV album containing officers & men of 3rd Michigan Infantry, other CDV’s, 1856 letter from USS Merrimac, autograph of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, and photograph of Lincoln on battlefield at Antietam, as well as political ephemera, early imprints, and advertising pieces. Estate jewelry will include watches such as Breitling and Patek Philippe as well as many platinum and white gold lady’s watches set with diamonds. There will be a fine Cartier multiple strand pearl necklace and many rings, brooches, and bracelets with gemstones. Another category included in the jewelry auction is Mexican craftsman silver. There is some earlier jewelry in the auction as well including an outstanding enamel and diamond portrait brooch. This collection will be followed by the Fine Art auction. Some notable artists included in this auction are Roy Nuse, Arthur Meltzer, Walter E. Baum, Emile Gruppe, Anthony Thieme, Antonio P. Martino, Walter Koeniger, E. D. Lewis, F. D. Briscoe, and J.G. Tyler.
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Session Two is highlighted by the George Gordon Meade Collection. Included in this collection is a large grouping of documents, photographs, books, and other items that have remained in possession of the Meade family for over 100 years. This family grouping represents one of the largest Meade related archives that is not currently held by a private or governmental institution. The collection itself was gathered and preserved by General Meade and his son, George Meade Jr., who was also a military officer and served on his father’s staff during the American Civil War. The collection was subsequently passed down to direct descendants that have cared for the items for over a century since George Meade Jr.’s death in 1892. This is the first public offering of items from this historical collection. The most important item in this collection is General George Gordon Meade’s commission for Brigadier General in the Regular Army that was issued to date from July 3, 1863 for the services he rendered at Gettysburg. This vellum document is in pristine condition, is contained in its original tin container, and bears the signature of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States. This collection will be followed be a fine grouping of American and English furniture. Highlighting this grouping is a New England tiger maple chest on chest in its first finish, and several tall case clocks inc. John Hagey, Germantown, PA, Daniel Sheid, Sumneytown, PA, and several others. Following this, many decorative accessories will cross the block inc. textiles, folk art, porcelain, glass, silver, mantel clocks, Chinese Export, Japanese porcelain and bronze, carved religious ivory figures and much more.
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1145 -
Book for Dedication of the Monument of the 6th PV Cavalry at Gettysburg, 1888.
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Book titled Dedication of the Monument of the Sixth Penna Cavalry "Lancers" on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, October 14, 1888. Printed by...
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1146 -
Archive of Documents Concerning George Meade Jr. as Cadet at West Point.
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Grouping of 5 documents being: 1) Letter appointing Meade Jr as cadet dated Mar. 26, 1860; 2) Letter appointing Meade Jr as cadet with instruction lis
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Muster In Roll for George Meade Jr., 6th PV Cav.
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Muster in roll for 2nd Lieutenant George Meade in the 6th PA Cavalry dated Nov. 20, 1862, signed by Richard H. Rush, Colonel, 6th Penna Cavalry Lancer
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Pennsylvania State Commission for 2nd Lieutenant for George Meade Jr.
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Commission issued to George Gordon Meade Jr for rank of 2nd Lieutenant in Company C of the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry (Rush's Lancers) dated Nov. ...
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Commission for Captain and Aide De Camp for George Meade Jr. (Lincoln autograph).
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Vellum commission issued to George Gordon Meade Jr for rank of Captain and Aide de Camp to date from May 22, 1863. Document measures 19.5" x 15...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
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Commission for Brevet Major USV for George Meade Jr. (Johnson Autograph).
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Vellum commission issued to George Gordon Meade Jr for rank of Brevet Major USV (United States Volunteers) to date from Aug 1, 1864. Document measure
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
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1151 -
Commission for Brevet Lieutenant Colonel USV for George Meade Jr.
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Vellum commission issued to George Gordon Meade Jr for rank of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel USV (United States Volunteers) to date from April 9, 1865. Do
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Commission for 1st Lieutenant in 9th Regiment of Infantry for George Meade Jr.
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Vellum commission issued to George Gordon Meade Jr for rank of 1st Lieutenant in 9th Regiment of Infantry to date from November 29, 1865. Document mea
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1153 -
Commission for Captain 31st Regiment Infantry for George Meade Jr.
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Vellum commission issued to George Gordon Meade Jr for rank of Captain 31st Regiment Infantry to date from July 28, 1866. Document measures 19.5&quo...
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1154 -
Commission for Brevet Major USA for George Meade Jr.
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Vellum commission issued to George Gordon Meade Jr for rank of Brevet Major US Army for gallant and meritorious service at the Battle of Gettysburg to
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Commission for BVT Lt. Col. USA for George Meade Jr.
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Vellum commission issued to George Gordon Meade Jr for rank of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel US Army to date from Mar 2, 1867, for gallant and meritorious
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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1156 -
Congratulations Letter from General George Meade to his Son on his Promotion.
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ADS dated December 6, 1864 being a pre-printed letter of congratulations to Brevet Major George G. Meade signed by General George G. Meade Commanding
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
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1157 -
Grouping of Letters of Recommendation for George Meade Jr. to Join US Army.
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Grouping includes one cover letter from George Meade Jr, 5 copy letters from Generals Ruggles, Williams, Webb, Humphreys, and Colonel Rush. Also inclu
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1158 -
Pair of Letters Concerning Military Service of George Meade Jr.
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Pair of letters being: 1) letter from Board to examine officers appointed in the infantry of the army, dated Nov. 21, 1866. Letter states Meade Jr has
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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1159 -
Grouping of Documents Regarding Donations Given by George Meade Jr to Various Organizations.
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Grouping of 13 documents representing donations, particularly of photographic portraits of the General to various organizations including historical,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
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1160 -
Grouping of Miscellaneous Correspondence to George Meade Jr.
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Grouping of 11 various documents and letters concerning George Meade Jr's activities in Veteran's organizations (Gettysburg, MOLLUS). All it...
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1161 -
Grouping of 12 Documents Concerning Organizational Memberships for George G. Meade Jr.
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Grouping of 12 certificates and letters for various organizations including historical societies, military organizations, Historical Society of Pennsy
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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1162 -
Grouping of Miscellaneous Paper and Ephemera from Meade Family Archives.
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Grouping of ephemera including: 1) letter dated Nov. 29, 1867 from Ann Jackson to Maj. Gen. George Meade giving him her family's Order of Cincin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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1163 -
Grouping of 9 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Various Military Officers and Civilians.
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Grouping of 9 of which 6 are military officers 3 are men in civilian clothes. Some partial IDs on reverse in pencil. One civilian image damaged. Sizes
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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1164 -
Grouping of 6 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Army Officers and One Naval Officer.
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Grouping of unmounted albumin photographs including 4 Army officers, not identified, all measuring approximately 3.5" x 2.25", bust view (...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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1165 -
Grouping of 9 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Identified Officers.
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Grouping of 9 unmounted albumin photographs including: 1) Col. Charles Taylor, 13th PA Reserves, killed at Gettysburg, bust view of engraving (2.25&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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1166 -
Grouping of 12 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of General Officers.
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Grouping of 12 unmounted albumin photographs including: 1) Gen. Henry Benham (1813-1884), knees up seated (3.5" x 2.25"); 2) Gen. Louis Bl...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
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1167 -
Grouping of 24 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Unknown Officers.
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Grouping of 24 unmounted albumin photographs of Civil War officers housed in envelope titled "In Doubt". 22 men in military uniforms, 2 i...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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1168 -
Grouping of 4 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Bvt Brigadier Generals.
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Grouping of 4 unmounted albumin photographs including: 1) Gen. Milton Cogswell (1825-1882), bust view, second generation (3.25" x 2.25"), ...
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1169 -
Grouping of 12 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Army of the Potomac General Officers.
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Grouping of 12 unmounted albumin photographs including: 1) Gen. Dan Butterfield (1831-1901), waist up view (3.25" x 2.25"); 2) & 3) Ge...
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1170 -
Grouping of 12 CDVs of Members of 6th PV Cav.
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Grouping of 12 CDVs by Taylor & Brown of Philadelphia of officers. Grouping includes: images of Maj. George Clymer (bust view); Maj. James Hazel...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
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Grouping of 9 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Confederate Officers.
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Grouping of 9 unmounted albumin photographs of Confederate Officers (some from engravings or drawings). Officers include: Stonewall Jackson, William Q
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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1172 -
Grouping of 4 Identical CDVs of Unknown Officer.
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Grouping of 4 identical CDVs of unknown officer, knees up standing housed in envelope with pencil inscription "Regt'l Off Vols. Duplicates&...
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1173 -
Grouping of Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Confederate Officers.
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Grouping of 13 unmounted albumin photographs (either second generation or engravings) of various Confederate officers including: Gen. Lee, Gen. Pendle
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1174 -
CDV of Unidentified General.
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CDV photograph of unidentified General by Willard of Philadelphia. Provenance: The Meade Family Collection.
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1175 -
CDV of Drawing of Confederate White House.
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CDV titled in photograph "Late Residence of Jefferson Davis, Richmond, VA". At corner of card in image text reads "Sketched by Louis ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
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1176 -
Unmounted Albumin Photograph of Captain James W. Forsyth - Outdoor View.
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Unmounted albumin photograph of Captain James W. Forsyth (1835-1906). Image shows full-length Forsyth sitting on box of Army bread. Photograph measure
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Unmounted Albumin Photograph of Officers of the 12th U.S. Infantry.
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Unmounted albumin photograph of 13 officers in front of building. Officers ID'ed from previous other image in collection. Image measures 2.75&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
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1178 -
Grouping of 4 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Civil War Generals.
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Grouping of 4 unmounted albumin photographs including: 1) Gen. Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893), knees up seated (3.5" x 2"); 2) Gen. Alexa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
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1179 -
CDV of General Thomas L. Kane.
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CDV of Gen. Thomas L. Kane (1822-1883). Bust view by Wenderoth & Taylor. Mount card has been trimmed. Provenance: The Meade Family Collection.
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1180 -
Grouping of Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Engravings and Original Engravings of Officers.
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Grouping of 15 unmounted albumin photographs and 12 engravings/prints of a variety of Civil War officers. Photographs range in size from 3.25" ...
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Grouping of 4 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Officers - Gettysburg Related.
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Grouping of unmounted albumin photographs including: 1) Lt. Col. Patrick H. O'Rorke, killed at Gettysburg, bust view (3.25" x 2.25"); ...
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CDV Photograph of G.W. Arrowsmith - KIA Gettysburg.
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CDV portrait full standing with sword of Lieutenant G. W. Arrowsmith, 7th NY State Militia c. 1870s/1880s. Provenance: The Meade Family Collection.
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1183 -
Grouping of 7 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of New York Regimental Officers.
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Grouping of 7 unmounted albumin photographs including: 1) Col. Benjamin Ringold 103rd New York Infantry, killed Chancellorsville, full-length standing
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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Grouping of 8 Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Regimental Officers.
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Grouping of 8 unmounted albumin photographs of officers including: 1) Col. Hall 7th Michigan Infantry, knees up seated (3.5" x 2.25"); 2) ...
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Pair of Unmounted Albumin Photographs of Robert E. Lee.
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Pair of unmounted albumin photographs involving Robert E. Lee. 1) Photograph showing Lee in uniform with his son and nephew also in uniform. Image mea
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Unmounted Albumin Photograph of General Custer.
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Unmounted albumin photograph of bust view of General Custer (Katz K-21) Image ID'ed on reverse in pencil. Image measures 3.25" x 2.25"...
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Mounted Albumin Photograph of Officers of the 12th U.S. Infantry.
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Mounted albumin photograph of 13 officers in front of building. Officers ID'ed in pencil on accompanying paper stating "Officers of 12 US ...
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Pair of CDV's of Engravings of Jefferson Davis and Cadwallader.
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Pair of CDV's of engravings: 1.) Bust view of Jefferson Davis ID'ed on reverse in ink. 2.) Bust view of engraving of General Cadwallader by ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Pair of Unmounted Albumin Photographs Officer Group 6th Corps.
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Pair of unmounted albumin photographs titled on reverse "Officers at Hd Qtrs 6th Corps near Hazel River, Va. Winter of 1864" and "Hd...
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CDV of General Seth Williams.
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CDV of General Seth Williams (1822-1866). Bust view by Brady. Provenance: The Meade Family Collection.
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CDV of General Winfield Scott.
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CDV of General Winfield Scott (1786-1886). Standing, knees up by Brady/Anthony. Image has some crinkling with pencil notations on mount. Sold with ca
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Signed CDV of General Alexander Webb.
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CDV of General Alexander S. Webb (1835-1911). Bust view signed on obverse "Alex. S. Webb BVT Maj. Genl Vols." Some light smearing to ink. ...
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CDV of General John Reynolds.
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CDV of General John Reynolds (1820-1863). Bust view in dress uniform by Spieler's of Philadelphia. Provenance: The Meade Family Collection.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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CDV of General Samuel Crawford.
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CDV of General Samuel Crawford (1829-1892). Seated, knees up by Henszey of Philadelphia. Provenance: The Meade Family Collection.
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