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David Glasgow Farragut /ˈfærəɡət/ (also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead” in U.S. Navy tradition.

CDV or carte de visite is French for visiting card, and is a type of small albumen photograph mounted on a thicker board and roughly 2 inches by 3.5 inches in size. The carte de visite was first used by photographer Louis Dodero, but patented by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri in 1854. Carte de visite photos helped contribute to the mass production of photos more affordably but didn’t really gain traction until Disdéri published carte de visite photos of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1859. By 1861 they had quickly spread though Europe and the states, a phenomenon often referred to as “cardomania”.

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George Custer Rare Signed CDV Photo with Brady Backstamp

Very rare George A. Custer signed CDV photo as Brigadier General, with the backstamp of Mathew Brady who took the photo on 8 October 1863 (K-20 in the catalog of Custer photos). Custer signs under his image, “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”. Accompanied by a CDV of Custer’s wife, Elizabeth Bacon Custer, with backstamp of photographer W.H. Bowlsby, Monroe, Michigan. CDVs originate from the family of Jessica Wood Cust, neighbors of the Custers in Monroe. Notation on verso of Mrs. Custer’s photo indicates that General Custer taught a member of the Cust family how to ride horseback. CDVs each measure 2.375″ x 4″. Writing on versos and minute wear, overall in very good plus condition with a prominent signature by Custer. With provenance from Cowan’s Auctions, where the set sold for $23,000 in 2005. Sold for $8,400.

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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.

Andrew Johnson CDV Signed

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Jefferson Davis Signed CDV Photo

Confederate President, Jefferson Davis signed CDV portrait photo. Signed boldly in black fountain pen, ”Jeffn Davis”. Photograph was taken by C.R. Rees & Bro. in Richmond, Virginia, capital of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. CDV measures 2.375” x 4”. Trimmed right edge and some foxing, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,250.

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