Group of 19 albumen print cartes de visite on cardstock mounts, most with period manuscript identifications to recto or verso, bearing backmarks of prominent period photographic publishers including E. & H.T. Anthony (many from photographic negatives by Mathew Brady), S.M. Fassett of Chicago, and W.L. Troxell of St. Louis. Ca. 1861 - 1865. Each approx. 2 1/2 x 4 in.

A substantial and comprehensive gallery of Civil War high command, highlighted by major eastern and western theater commanders, military railroad pioneers, and naval flag officers. The lot includes:

1. Robert E. Lee: Classic bust portrait in Confederate general's uniform, inscribed in pencil "Reb" Lee below the mount.

2. George G. Meade: Anthony/Brady portrait of the victor of Gettysburg in his major general's uniform.

3. Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker: Vignette bust portrait published by S.M. Fassett, Chicago.

4. Benjamin F. Butler: Anthony/Brady three-quarter profile portrait in his general officer's uniform.

5. Daniel C. McCallum: Rare seated portrait with sword of the Superintendent of the United States Military Railroad, by S.M. Fassett, Chicago.

6. Judson Kilpatrick: Seated view of the flamboyant Union cavalry commander.

7. Naval Commanders: Andrew Hull Foote (by Troxell, St. Louis), John A. Dahlgren, and Charles H. Davis.

8 .Additional Generals: David Hunter, George Stoneman, James S. Wadsworth (killed at the Wilderness), Silas Casey, George D. Ramsay, and others.

An instant collection of high-grade Civil War "celebrity" cartes. 

[Civil War, Union Generals, Confederate Generals, Robert E. Lee, George G. Meade, Joseph Hooker, Benjamin Butler, Daniel McCallum, Andrew Hull Foote, Judson Kilpatrick, James S. Wadsworth, John Dahlgren, Mathew Brady, E. & H.T. Anthony, S.M. Fassett, Cartes de Visite, CDV, 1860s Photography]

Very good condition overall, with strong clarity and contrast throughout. Mounts show light, expected handling wear, age toning, and scattered minor foxing.