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Steel plate engraved picture of seven early Confederate Generals from about 1865 to 1875. The picture features Generals Smith, Hardee, Morgan, Bragg, Hood, Forrest, and Polk. The picture contains rank and name of general under the individual pictures and in small type at bottom under General Polk is "Eng* by H. B. Hall NY" (Engraved by H. B. Hall of New York) The picture was specially printed for use in limited edition Civil War book or for individual sale. The picture features extremely share engraving of early print from steel plate but has some discoloration from age around top and left side edge of picture, right side appears to have been trimmed either to remove discoloration or possibly to better fit a frame? Some age spotting are visible and bidders are advised to enlarge the picture above. The above picture was scanned darker to clearly show age and other discoloration on this nearly 150 year old picture. The fact it features Confederate generals, including lesser known ones makes it highly collectible for Civil War and history fans.
Questions & Comments
Original
NOTE--I darkened scan to highlight age spots and discoloration Actual discoloration and aging not as bad as appears in scan but want bidders to know condition of this nearly 150 year old item.
Jul 30th, 2012 at 12:56:23 PM PDT by
Original
This being the 150 anniversary of Civil War and I have had these now for nearly 50 years and my aunt probably at least 60 to 70 years prior, I decided I wanted to share them hopefully with people that are interested in the Civil War and American history. So far I believe they have been won by people who share this love of our nation's history. Good luck to all with your auctions and bidding.
Jul 30th, 2012 at 1:56:28 PM PDT by
Original
I can not date this picture exactly but most likely some time after 1865 and probably in that 1865 to 1870 period, possibly as late as 1875. Market for Civil War prints and pictures surprisingly fell off dramatically after 1872 as nation was more into healing wounds and moving west. George A. Custer and the 7th Cavalry will meet their doom at Little Big Horn in 1876, Transcontinental Railroad will be built, and other things got attention of artists and engravers.
Jul 30th, 2012 at 2:02:49 PM PDT by
Original
Nice auction! Fanned and watching! Please fan me back.
Jul 30th, 2012 at 7:27:47 PM PDT by
Original
Thank you and good luck with your auctions and bidding.
Jul 31st, 2012 at 12:31:15 PM PDT by
Original
Great auction!!!! Fanned and watching.............. Would love to have this... Thanks
Jul 30th, 2012 at 11:24:40 PM PDT by
Original
Thank you and will welcome your bids!
Jul 31st, 2012 at 12:31:53 PM PDT by
Original
What a fabulous auction from a trusted Listia member ! !
I am watching and bid!
Aug 1st, 2012 at 8:21:59 AM PDT by

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