#1914 Lot 1975 Dead Rebel Soldier
Scarce wet plate, albumen 3.75 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo. View of a Confederate soldier killed by a shell in the trenches of Fort Mahone, called "Fort Damnation" by the soldiers, at Petersburg, Va. This view was taken on the morning of April 3, 1865. It has been very nicely hand-tinted in color. Backmark: E. & H.T. Anthony, New York. In fine condition, with light toning and clipped corners.
Important Notice
ALS - Autograph Letter SignedANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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