Sell or Auction Your Stephen A Douglas 1860 George Clark Ambrotype for up to Over $100,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

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Sell Your Stephen A Douglas 1860 George Clark Ambrotype

Stephen Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813 – June 3, 1861) was an American politician and lawyer from Illinois. A senator, he was one of two nominees of the badly split Democratic Party for president in the 1860 presidential election, which was won by Republican Abraham Lincoln. Douglas had previously defeated Lincoln in the 1858 United States Senate election in Illinois, known for the pivotal Lincoln–Douglas debates. He was one of the brokers of the Compromise of 1850 which sought to avert a sectional crisis; to further deal with the volatile issue of extending slavery into the territories, Douglas became the foremost advocate of popular sovereignty, which held that each territory should be allowed to determine whether to permit slavery within its borders. This attempt to address the issue was rejected by both pro-slavery and anti-slavery advocates. Douglas was nicknamed the “Little Giant” because he was short in physical stature but a forceful and dominant figure in politics.

Below is a recent realized price for a Stephen A Douglas 1860 George Clark Ambrotype item. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to these amounts or more for you:

Stephen A Douglas 1860 George Clark Ambrotype. Sold for over $100,000.

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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.

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. 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.

Abraham Lincoln 1860 Campaign Ribbon With the Desirable “Cooper Union” Photographic Portrait

Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon for the 1860 presidential election, featuring his photographic portrait taken by Mathew Brady during the session at Cooper Union, where Lincoln delivered the speech that catapulted him to national prominence. This ribbon is among the most desirable of Lincoln campaign mementos, also bearing Lincoln’s printed signature at bottom. Ribbon measures 2.5″ x 7.25″. Some soiling at edges and a few small spots of foxing, but Lincoln’s image is nearly defect free. Very good condition. Sold for $2,375.

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.

Ambrotype Identified Confederate

Civil War sixth-plate ambrotype of Confederate soldier. Subject is wearing a forage cap and a six-button trimmed shell jacket. Pictured standing in full length, the soldier has his rifle with bayonet upright at his side. Inside the photographer’s studio, a patterned floor is visible as well as a black backdrop which does not extend all the way to the floor. Photograph is adorned with gold tinting on soldier’s buttons and pink on his cheeks. Cardboard backing bears pencil writing identifying the soldier as Henry Pratt. Ambrotype is cased in a gold-colored metal frame with beautiful embossed and stamped designs and protected by a sheet of glass. Cracking is visible but it is only in the layer of wax on the back of the ambrotype. Protective glass has one scratch, but the ambrotype is perfectly preserved. Sold for $1,115.

FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Stephen A Douglas 1860 George Clark Ambrotype that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).