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Below is a recent realized price for a 34 star Great Star pattern American flag from the civil war era 1861-3. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
34 Star Great Star Pattern American Flag 1861-3. Sold for About $7,000.
Here are some American flags we have sold:
Large 13-Star U.S. naval flag for the Brig Rival, likely an English merchant ship captured during the Civil War by the U.S. Navy. In 1850 the U.S. Navy adopted the 13-star flag for use on their smaller boats, and then added a number system in 1863 to designate boat size; this flag doesn’t have an additional number, dating it to sometime between 1850-1863. Although U.S. naval records don’t show the existence of a ”Rival” ship, an English merchant ship named Rival was in operation in the mid-19th century transporting goods from the Americas to England. Many of these English merchant vessels ran goods to the South during the war, and it’s likely that Rival was one of the 350 plus blockade runners captured by the U.S. Navy, and subsequently put to use during the Civil War. Large mainmast-sized wool flag measures 5′ 1” x 11′ 6”, with the 13 linen stars hand sewn in a 4-5-4 horizontal pattern. Two holes are sewn at the top and bottom of hoist, upon which ”BRIG RIVAL” is written in ink. A 19th century metal tag reading ”3154.L” also appears. Flag shows considerable wear from use on the high seas, and likely from military action with part of the fly portion missing and numerous holes throughout. Originally owned by the Fine Art Museum of San Francisco. Sold for $10,000.
Large 40-star United States flag, denoting entry of the Dakotas into the Union. As North and South Dakota were added on the same day of 2 November 1889, the U.S. flag immediately jumped from 38 to 40 stars. The 40 star flag, however, was only in effect for six days, as Montana was added on 8 November. Large sewn flag measures 9’7” x 5’10” with the stars measuring approximately 5” each. Body of flag is a coarse linen fabric, with the hoist made of canvas punctuated by four grommets. The canton at upper left is constructed of two 18” pieces of bunting sewn together. A few small holes throughout, and light soiling. Edge has been hemmed, likely from wind damage. Overall very good condition. A rare, sewn 19th century period flag from the Dakotas. Sold for $7,500.
United States flag featuring 34 stars, representing the addition of Kansas as the 34th state, admitted into the Union on 29 January 1861. This flag flew during the Civil War, from 1861 until June 1863, when West Virginia broke from Virginia and was declared her own state. Although several variations of the 34-star flag were made, this design — with concentric circles of stars accentuated by four corner stars — would prove one of the most popular. Linen and cotton flag is hand-stitched with stars appearing on both sides. Measures 108” x 70.5” or 9′ x nearly 6′. Some age discoloration, light soiling and small holes throughout. Larger tear of approximately 2” to lower left where flag connects to band. Overall in very good condition considering age, with no substantial defects or loss of material. A scarce Civil War era United States flag. Sold for $7,500.
Beautiful 39-Star Colorado Flag Measuring 9.5” x 6.25” — Taken to World War I
39-star flag, representing the state of Colorado, is a dramatic ”Great Luminary” configuration, where the 39 stars form to resemble an even larger star. Silk-blend flag is from sometime after 1 August 1876, when Colorado entered the Union, and likely from the 1880s. Accompanied by an early 20th century photo and period note stating that the flag was carried to France by J. Wilson Carione during WWI. Measures 9.5” x 6.25”. Uniform age toning and a few discreet snags, otherwise in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $2,750.
We also sold the following American Civil War memorabilia:
Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President — John Hay Certifies Signature as Authentic on Verso
Exceptionally rare Abraham Lincoln signed carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Alexander Gardner in 1861 and signed as President. Signed ”A. Lincoln” below the seated portrait of Lincoln. John Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary, authenticates the signature upon the verso by writing, ”I certify that the President’s signature is genuine / John Hay”. With ”Brady’s National Portrait Gallery” backstamp. Measures 2.5” x 3.75”. Very good with some foxing and wear, but with a strong signature by Lincoln. With provenance from Profiles in History and with a COA from Charles Hamilton. Sold for $49,913.
200+ Letter Lot by Soldier in the 76th Illinois Infantry — With Battle Content From Vicksburg, Jackson & Fort Blakely: “…it Seems Like A hard thing to Shoot A Man But when you Are Shot At All you think of is to Shoot. Well i Shot Sixty four times during the Battle…when we were Retreating there was one officer that was urging on his Men And Some of our Boys Caled to Me Shoot him. Well i Stoped turned And fired And he went head formost out of his Saddle…”
Large lot of 201 letters by Henry B. Ingalls of the 76th Illinois Infantry, Co. B, who served from 1862-1865, diligently reporting the war to his wife and children back home. Stationed with General Grant for the latter part of 1862 and 1863, Ingalls writes most notably of skimishes throughout Mississippi, culminating in the Siege of Vicksburg, as well as fighting with Sherman’s army in the latter half of 1863-64. The 76th Illinois also fought heavily in one of the last battles of the Civil War, just days before the armistice, at the Battle of Fort Blakeley, where they lost over 50 men in killed and wounded.
Other interesting content in Ingalls’ letters includes his views on slaves, and the suspicions of a traitor in camp at the highest levels. On 17 September 1862, Ingalls writes to his wife about the degradation of working in front of idle blacks and of runaway slaves: “…There is About nine hundred negroes in this place And more coming in Every day. And i tell you what it is they have. A great deal More privilege than we do for they Can Come And go when And where they please. And if one of the Soldiers is Caught down town without A pass he is put in the guard house. And that is not the worst for our Men Are detailed Every day to do fateague duty which is to go to the river And unload Boats And the negroes Stand And look on. It is degrading in the Extreme…” In a 22 April 1863 letter, Ingalls writes about suspicions that General Elias Dennis was a Southern sympathizer: “…You need not Bee Surprised if you hear of our All Being taken prisoners Some of these Mornings for i Believe the Man that has Command of this part is A Rebel At hart And i will tell you why i think So. He Lets the Rebs Come in here to Buy provisions. Why Mary there will Bee As Many As A hundred Men And women Come in of A day And not only that But he Lets Rebel officers Come in under A flag of truce. He takes them to his head quarters And they have high times i Believe they would Come in with out A flag of truce if they were not Afraid of the pickets But he has not got them under his thumb. He make the Men take them too and fro Across the River in A Boat…There is A Store here where they trade At And the Boys went to him And told him if he did not quit Selling to the Rebels they would tear his house down But he paid no Attention…So the other knight there was About one thousand of them went over And cleaned him out. The guards tried Stop them But they Could not do any thing with them And then they told general dennis if he did not Stop the Rebs from Coming over here they would hang him…”
Lot is accompanied by a post-war kepi and shot bag, with Ingalls’ initials “H I” stitched in the lining of the kepi. Letters are very legible with most running 3-4 pages, and with covers for approximately half. Overall in very good condition. A fascinating lot, with an unusually prodigious number of Illinois Civil War Letters covering Ingalls’ entire service in the war. Sold for $25,000.
1st U.S. Chasseurs Soldier Documents Relentless Fighting From 1861-1864 in 4 Diaries — He Writes About Gettysburg & Also the Battles of Lewinsville, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Seven Days, Harper’s Ferry, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Cold Harbor, First & Second Fredericksburg, and Siege of Petersburg — “…There is a battle going on near Gettesburg…The battle is rageing. Prisoners come in by the hundreds…” — Plus NYC Draft Riots, Being Hunted by Mosby’s Cavalry, Colored Troops Taking Revenge for Fort Pillow, & the Confederate “black flag which is spare none”
Excellent set of four diaries by Addison S. Bean of the 1st U.S. Chasseurs, or the 65th New York Infantry, who writes vividly during his three years of service about the regiment’s numerous battles: Gettysburg, Lewinsville, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Seven Days, Harper’s Ferry, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Cold Harbor, First & Second Fredericksburg, and the Siege of Petersburg. Bean also describes being the target of Mosby’s Cavalry and the infamous “take no prisoners” Confederate “black flag”, the use of which has disputed by historians. In addition to the four diaries, lot also includes several of Bean’s pension records as well as a 23 July 1862 letter by James C. Bean of the 194th New York Infantry during James Bean’s Civil War service.
Diaries are in mostly very good condition, with some haloing to the 1863 diary, not greatly affecting legibility. The 1861 and 1864 diaries are in leather journals, with the others recorded in leather diaries for the years. Complete with Bean’s pension records and the letter from Bean’s relative also serving. Lengthy transcriptions of all diaries is also included. A unique and battle-heavy group of diaries covering the entire 3-year span of a Chasseurs service. Sold for $14,000.
Scarce General George A. Custer Carte de Visite Photo Signed
Very rare General George Custer carte de visite signed, circa 1866 during the Indian Wars west of the Mississippi, as photo depicts Custer posing seated in his uniform with his two star Major General insignias on his shoulders. CDV is signed clearly “G A Custer B Major Gen” on verso with a “[Mathew] Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth Street New York No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C.” backstamping. Also includes “Brady / Washington” printed along bottom of photo. Photo measures 2.5″ x 4″ and has been archivally repaired, with slight haloing effect around some of the backstamping and some letters of signature. Very good condition. Sold for $7,200.
Set of 3 Engaging Diaries by a Cavalryman in the 4th Iowa Volunteers — “…The charge commenced and the woods rang again from the noise made by our brig yelling lustily…found the rebs, thick, and greatly surprised at our order for them to surrender. Some of them had to be shot first…”
Set of three diaries by 4th Iowa Cavalry Sergeant Benjamin Harrington, whose dry and humorous personality infuses the pages throughout. Diaries cover the periods of August 1862 to the end of 1863, and then from March 1865 through the end of 1865, with near-constant battle content from both the Vicksburg Campaign and Wilson’s Raid, where the regiment acted as both advance and rear guard for the whole army, and at times the only cavalry regiment. Interspersed with battle content are enjoyable observations during the war, such as a soldier finding a rebel hiding underneath his bed.
In addition to the three Civil War diaries, lot also include a fourth diary that has a few Civil War dated passages but then segues into an expense and doodle book. Leather-bound journal-style diaries are composed almost entirely in pen with legible handwriting, measuring 3.875″ x 5.75″, 3″ x 4.75″ and 4 x 6.5″. An exceptional collection of a disciplined and earnest young soldier, with near full transcriptions. Sold for $7,000.
Diary, Tintype & Letter Lot by Soldier in the 7th ME Infantry — With Battle Content From Cold Harbor, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Petersburg, Fort Stevens & Winchester — “…The foe charged our lines…The slaughter was terrible…” & “…Stood up in open field within 12 rods of Reb breastworks & fought till they fired some 300 rounds a piece. They piled the Rebs up 5 deep in their trench…” & “…My capt was killed & we lost near 1/3 of our men in less than 1 hour…” & “…Terrible fighting. The enemy was routed with great slaughter…It has been a splendid day…”
Excellent lot of 13 letters, an 1864 diary and a tintype of Andrew J. Voter of the 7th Maine Infantry, Co. G, and also of the 1st Veteran Infantry, Co. G, where he fought almost continually during his 22 month service. Voter personally fought at Cold Harbor, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Petersburg, Fort Stevens & Winchester, all of which he writes about in detail here.
Lot also includes an 1861 diary by Voter, before he enlisted, as well as a copy of the book “The Voter Family in America”. A superb lot in very good condition, and with envelopes for all but one of the letters. Also accompanied by partial transcriptions. Sold for $6,000.
Robert E. Lee Signed CDV Photo — In Military Uniform With Three Confederate Stars on His Lapel
Commander of the Confederate Army during the Civil War, Robert E. Lee signed CDV photo, ”RE Lee”. In this photo taken by Richmond photographer J.W. Davies (famously referred to as the ”floppy tie” photograph), Lee wears his Confederate uniform featuring only three stars, signifying his rank of Colonel before the Civil War. During the war, Lee refused to wear a General’s insignia, preferring to wait until the South won the war and he could properly be promoted to General in the Confederate Army. CDV measures 2.75” x 4”. Handwritten notation and two-cent stamp to verso. Slightly trimmed along lower edge, only affecting mount. Light toning and wear, overall in very good condition with a bold signature. Sold for $5,625.
Robert E. Lee Signed CDV Photo in a Suit
Confederate General Robert E. Lee signed CDV photo of himself in 1866, just after the Civil War when he posed for photographer Alexander Gardner. Signed in large black ink, “RE Lee”. Handwritten note on verso reads “Presented to Fannie K. Breeden by Gen. Robert E. Lee, Nov. 1866″. Carte de visite measures 2.5″ x 4”. Light toning and an abrasion to left margin. Very good condition. Sold for $5,356.
Pair of Diaries by 42nd Ohio Infantryman With Extensive Vicksburg & Mobile Campaign Content — Firsthand Descriptions of the Battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion Hill, Big Black River Bridge, 1st and 2nd Vicksburg Assaults, Siege & Taking of Vicksburg, The Jackson Expedition, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakely & Mobile Campaign
Pair of diaries from 1863 and 1865 by Harrison S. Sours of the 42nd (Co. B), and 96th (Co. E), Ohio Infantries, with a dizzying amount of battle content, especially in the 1863 diary. Sours acted as Orderly in the 42nd Ohio, with his diaries reflecting a disciplined, no-nonsense soldier reporting on battles, troop movements, picket duty, marches, etc.
An impressive set of diaries by a soldier with a strong sense of duty and discipline, with entries recorded in both pencil and ink, nearly every day completed. Each diary measures approximately 3″ x 5″, bound in leather with a flap reading “Diary 1863” and “Diary 1865” in gilt. Very good condition, with full transcriptions included. Sold for $5,182.
Robert E. Lee Signed CDV Photo
Confederate General Robert E. Lee signed CDV photo, with Mathew Brady backstamp on verso. Signed in large black ink, ”RE Lee”. Carte de visite measures 2.375” x 3.625”. Irregularly trimmed lower edge, otherwise near fine condition with a bright photo and bold signature. Sold for $5,035.
Large Jefferson Davis Signed Photo Display in Original 18″ x 21.5″ Gilt-Etched Frame
Jefferson Davis photo display signed. Full-length portrait of Davis bears his autograph inscription to the photographer Bendann Brothers’ border, upon which photo is mounted. Dedication to his nephew Maunsell White of Deer Range, Louisiana reads, “Affectionately your friend / and uncle / Jefferson Davis”. Other notations by unknown hands are present at the lower left and top center. Framed in its original antique wooden frame with gilt decoration to an overall size of 18″ x 21.5″. Toning and fading to image, else near fine. Sold for $4,382.
The Famous Civil War Photograph, “Lincoln at Antietam” — Albumen Print by Alexander Gardner Measures 9″ x 6.75″
One of the most iconic photographs of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, period albumen print entitled “Lincoln at Antietam”, taken by Alexander Gardner who included it in his book “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War”. Taken on 3 October 1862, two weeks after the Union victory at Antietam, President Lincoln here visits Commanding General George McClellan’s campsite at Antietam, feeling that a personal visit was required to convince the General to seize the moment and pursue General Robert E. Lee’s retreating army. McClellan stalled however, and Lincoln would remove him from his command a month later. McClellan, in turn, would then run against Lincoln for the 1864 Presidential election. Sold for $3,200.
Ulysses S. Grant Twice Signed Cabinet Photo
Ulysses S. Grant cabinet photo signed “U.S. Grant” on both the border underneath the photo and verso. Grant’s autograph inscription in sharp black ink to verso reads in full, “With the compliments of U.S. Grant / New York City / September 30th 1882 / For / Mr. Edward Bok / Brooklyn, N.Y.” Upon the photo’s border is printed, “Houseworth, Photographer, 12 Montgomery St., San Francisco”. Measures 4″ x 6.5″. Foxing and a minor dent to the right edge, else near fine. Sold for $2,623.
Lookout Mountain Tintype 1864
1864 quarter-plate tintype featuring eight Union soldiers posing atop Lookout Mountain. Enclosed in Littlefield & Parsons case measuring 4″ x 5″. Photo quite clear and focused, in excellent condition. Sold for $2,010.
Tintype Confederate Officer
Tintype of a Confederate officer ambrotype. The long-bearded gentleman sits in a three-quarter pose, wearing the signature Confederate officer’s frock coat with a double row of buttons. The single row of sleeve braid and single collar stripe identify the officer as a Second Lieutenant. Frame of original ambrotype visible at edges. Tintype was likely made of the more fragile ambrotype for greater portability. Images measures 2.5″ x 3.75″. Fine condition. Sold for $1,815.
Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman Signed CDV
Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman signed CDV photo, signed in fountain pen upon the verso, “W.T. Sherman / Brig. Genl”. With E.R. Gard photographer’s backstamp. Very light wear, overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $1,470.
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