Sell or Auction Your General George Crook 1870s Albumen Photo for up to Nearly $5,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

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Sell Your General George Crook 1870s Albumen Photo

George R. Crook (September 8, 1828 – March 21, 1890) was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means “Chief Wolf.”

Below is a recent realized price for a General George Crook 1870s albumen photo. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to these amounts or more for you:

General George Crook 1870s Albumen Photo. Sold for nearly $5,000.

Here are some recent items that our auction house, Nate D. Sanders (http://www.NateDSanders.com) has sold:

George A. Custer Rare Signed CDV Photo With Brady Backstamp — “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”

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.

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

Extremely rare Andrew Johnson signed CDV. Backmark reads, “Whitehurst Gallery, 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.; M.J. Powers, Photographer.” CDV measures 2.5″ x 4″ and is in very good condition. Sold for $4,440.

Ulysses S. Grant CDV Photo Signed – With PSA/DNA COA

Ulysses S. Grant CDV photo signed, ”U.S. Grant / Lt. Gen. U.S.A.” upon the image. CDV by Brady measures 2.5” x 4”. Toning, slight peeling to upper right corner and evidence of prior mounting to verso, else near fine. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $2,500.

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.

Carleton Watkins Yosemite 20.75″ x 17.5″ Albumen Photo

Rare Carleton Watkins 1860’s “mammoth plate” albumen photograph of a Yosemite Valley hunting party. One of the preeminent early Western photographers, Watkins’ photos are coveted not only for their natural beauty, but for the opportunity to peek through the window to see pre-settled America. Having come to California during the Gold Rush, Watkins soon became passionate for landscape photography and scenes of mining activity. His focus upon Yosemite Valley at the time of this photograph influenced the U.S. Congress to establish it as a National Park in 1864. Stunning, large photo is housed in a simple period frame measuring 32.5″ x 29″. Photo measures 20.75″ x 17.5″, with “C.E. Watkins” signature at lower right. Minor dark burn mark in central sky area, else near fine. Sold for $2,420.

Carleton E. Watkins c1865 Mammoth Albumen Photograph

Carleton E. Watkins (1829–1916) was an American photographer of the 19th century. Born in New York, he moved to California and quickly became interested in photography. He focused mainly on landscape photography, and Yosemite Valley was a favorite subject of his. His photographs of the valley significantly influenced the United States Congress’ decision to preserve it as a National Park.

Rare Carleton Watkins 1860’s “mammoth plate” albumen photograph of “Mirror Lake, Yosemite” (Also called “The North Dome (Fully Reflected)” in other prints.) One of the preeminent early Western photographers, Watkins’ photos are coveted not only for their natural beauty, but for the opportunity to peek through the window to see pre-settled America. Having come to California during the Gold Rush, Watkins soon became passionate for landscape photography and scenes of mining activity. His focus upon Yosemite Valley at the time of this photograph influenced the U.S. Congress to establish it as a National Park in 1864. Stunning, large photo is mounted to a in a simple wood board measuring 21.25″ x 26″, with a handwritten inscription on the board reading “Mirror Lake, Yosemite”. Photo measures 15.5″ x 20.5″, with a bluish cast in the sky caused by a reflection from shooting outdoors. The North Dome mountain was later renamed Mount Watkins after the photographer. Staining to bottom edge of mount and slightly irregualr edges including a small dent to the left edge and two small dents to the bottom edge, else near fine. Sold for $1,954.

George Custer Cabinet Card Inscribed by Elizabet Custer

Large cabinet card of General George Custer, signed and inscribed on the verso by Custer’s wife Elizabeth Custer to Medal of Honor recipient Colonel George L. Gillespie, Jr. Mrs. Custer likely dedicated the photo to Gillespie sometime after Custer’s death at Little Bighorn in 1876. She writes, “For Col Gillespie / from / Elizabeth B. Custer”. Gillespie received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Cold Harbor, and would ultimately attain the rink of Major General. Cabinet card measures 4.25″ x 6.5″. Minute wear, overall very good plus condition. Sold for $1,250.

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