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Sell or Auction Your Kit Carson CDV Signed Photo for up to Over $50,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

ByNate D Sanders February 22, 2020April 6, 2021

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Do you have a high-value item that you would like to get the maximum price possible? If so, please call us at (310) 440-2982 or use the form below. A representative of Nate D. Sanders Auctions will contact you concerning your items.

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While holding the Shift Key down, select the first image and the last image. All images between will be highlighted.

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FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Kit Carson CDV signed photo that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

Sell Your Kit Carson CDV Signed Photo

Kit Carson was an American fur trapper, mountain man and frontiersman during the 19th century. During the Civil War he was an Army officer for the Union army and led a volunteer troop from New Mexico. Upon retiring from the Army, Carson took up ranching and settled in Colorado.

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Below is a recent realized price for a Kit Carson CDV signed photo. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:

Kit Carson CDV Signed Photo. Sold for Over $50,000.

Nate D. Sanders Auctions has sold the following signed CDVs:

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.

Kit Carson CDV signed photo
Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President . Click to enlarge.
COA from Charles Hamilton for Abraham Lincoln signed CDV. Click to enlarge.

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.

Kit Carson CDV signed photo
George A. Custer Rare Signed CDV Photo With Brady Backstamp — “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”. Click to enlarge.

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.

Kit Carson CDV signed photo
Robert E. Lee Signed CDV Photo — In Military Uniform With Three Confederate Stars on His Lapel. Click to enlarge.

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.

Kit Carson CDV signed photo
Andrew Johnson Autograph CDV. Click to enlarge.

FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Kit Carson CDV signed photo that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

We offer the following services for your Kit Carson CDV signed:

  • Appraise Kit Carson CDV signed photo.
  • Auction Kit Carson CDV signed photo.
  • Sell Kit Carson CDV signed photo.

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Do you have a high-value item that you would like to get the maximum price possible? If so, please call us at (310) 440-2982 or use the form below. A representative of Nate D. Sanders Auctions will contact you concerning your items.

Attach up to 4 pictures in gif, jpg or png format not to exceed 4Mb.

There are two methods to select your images after you clicking “Choose Files”:

While holding the Shift Key down, select the first image and the last image. All images between will be highlighted.

While holding the CTrl Key down, select each image one click at a time. Only the selected images will be chosen. Then click “Open” and the selected files will be included in the form.

You can also email us at [email protected]

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