LOT #72313 |
Sold on Jun 29, 2008 for: Not Sold
Fantastic George A. Custer War Date Signed Albumen Image....
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Description
Fantastic George A. Custer War Date Signed Albumen Image. 4.25" x 6.75", mounted on board. A superb Gardner image (also attributed to Brady) of Custer mounted on his horse taken at General Alfred Pleasonton's headquarters at Falmount, Virginia during the first week of June, 1863. Custer has boldly signed the image in the lower margin "Truly your / G. A. Custer / A.D.C.". The image has been trimmed from the larger photograph that includes General Pleasonton in the scene. In trimming the "T" of "Truly" has been slightly clipped.Custer probably signed this image during the month of June, 1863 for on the 26th he received word that he had been promoted to the rank of brigadier general, making him the youngest general in the army and causing him to be known as the "Boy General". The horse on which Custer is mounted is likely the horse shot out from under him on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg as he charge Confederate cavalry at Hunterstown, Pennsylvania. This brief engagement, for which he was cited for gallantry, cost Custer 32 of his men.
Civil War-era Custer signed images are quite desirable and becoming quite rare. This desirable image is slightly soiled otherwise it is in very good condition. The image has been sealed in a clear protective sleeve.
Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
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