[CIVIL WAR - GETTYSBURG]. BRADY, Mathew (1822-1896), photographer. A group of 11 CDVs of Union generals who served with distinction at Gettysburg, incl. Alexander WEBB, MOH.
The following CDVs include Brady's Washington, DC, imprint to mount recto and/or verso:
Alexander Webb (rich tonality, few stains). Webb received six wartime brevets including two for heroism at Gettysburg where he commanded a brigade in the 2nd Corps. Webb was positioned in the "copse of trees" during Pickett's Charge and gained immortality amidst the ferocious carnage of the "high tide," being wounded and receiving a Medal of Honor for his conduct. Wounded again at Spotsylvania, he became Meade's Chief of Staff near the end of the war.
John C. Robinson (few light stains to verso). Robinson received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, the fight at Alsop's farm at Laurel Hill, VA, 8 May 1864. -- Charles K. Graham, WIA 7/2/1863, POW Richmond, exchanged 9/19/1863 (soiling and spotting to print and mount). -- James S. Wadsworth, mortally WIA 5/6/1864 Wilderness, VA, died two days later (some spotting, staining to image and mount; edge wear to mount). -- Alexander Hays, KIA 5/5/1864 Wilderness, VA (toning, some soiling). -- Andrew A. Humphreys. -- George Sykes. -- George Henry Chapman (few light stains). -- Henry W. Slocum. -- Robert Tyler (soiling soiling and spotting to print and mount).
[With:] CDV of Horatio Wright (occasional spotting/staining). Washington, DC: John Goldin & Co.
Together, 11 CDVs of Union generals that saw action at Gettysburg. Condition generally good unless otherwise noted.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.