^#1640 ^Lot 1698 Abner Doubleday

Union general (1819–1893). Famous for his association with the invention of the game of baseball. In April 1861, Doubleday served in the garrison at Fort Sumter, and he was said to have aimed the first gun to reply to the Confederate batteries. His greatest performance of the war came at Gettysburg when he assumed command of the 1st corps after the death of General John F. Reynolds. Sharp wet plate, albumen 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Excellent quality seated view in uniform with rank of brigadier general. His kepi with rain cover sits on the table behind him. Backmark: E. Anthony, N.Y., made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. In fine condition, with light rubbing.