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Alexander Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War

Alexander Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War has sold well recently at auction, each time bringing in more than $100,000.  Here at Nate D. Sanders Auctions in Los Angeles (http://www.NateDSanders.com), we can obtain approximately up to $150,000 or more for you when you consign Alexander Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War to our auction house.

Please email [email protected] (Subject: Photographic Sketch Book of the War).

Early in the 21st century, copies of Alexander Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War have sold only way less in most cases than a $100,000 price tag, showing that there has been more interest in these important volumes in the last decade.

We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com) have sold several Alexander Gardner Civil War photos. Below are some examples:

The Famous Civil War Photograph, “Lincoln at Antietam” — Albumen Print by Alexander Gardner Measures 9″ x 6.75″

One of the most iconic photographs of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, period albumen print entitled “Lincoln at Antietam”, taken by Alexander Gardner who included it in his book “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War”. Taken on 3 October 1862, two weeks after the Union victory at Antietam, President Lincoln here visits Commanding General George McClellan’s campsite at Antietam, feeling that a personal visit was required to convince the General to seize the moment and pursue General Robert E. Lee’s retreating army. McClellan stalled however, and Lincoln would remove him from his command a month later. McClellan, in turn, would then run against Lincoln for the 1864 Presidential election.

In this photo, Lincoln faces McClellan – a head taller than the General, with the following officers appearing from left to right: Colonel Delos B. Sacket, Captain George Monteith, Lieutenant Colonel Nelson B. Sweitzer, General George W. Morell, Colonel Alexander S. Webb, General George B. McClellan, Scout Adams, Dr. Jonathan Letterman, unidentified soldier, President Abraham Lincoln, Colonel Henry J. Hunt, General Fitz-John Porter, Joseph C.G. Kennedy, Colonel Frederick T. Locke, General Andrew A. Humphreys, and Captain George Armstrong Custer. Photo measures 9″ x 6.75″, mounted to card measuring 9.25″ x 6.875″. Uniform block of heavy toning, trimmed along bottom edge, and mild surface abrasions. In good condition. Sold for $3,200.

The Famous Civil War Photograph, “Lincoln at Antietam” — Albumen Print by Alexander Gardner Measures 9″ x 6.75″. Click to enlarge.

Original Photograph From Alexander Gardner’s “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War” — Fort Steadman

Albumen photo from Alexander Gardner’s 1866 “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War,” No. 84, entitled “View of the Interior of Fort Steadman,” a battle-weary piece of land that received daily assaults during the Siege of Petersburg. With accompanying text from the book noting, “The trees bear many marks of the compliments paid by the enemy during the almost daily severe artillery duels…” 9″ x 7″ photograph is affixed to a 16.5″ x 12.5″ book page; text is on separate page. Small tear and crease to text page, else near fine. Sold for $1,260.

Alexander Gardner photo. Click to enlarge.

We recently sold this historically significant Thomas Jefferson signed book for $66,435:

Thomas Jefferson Scarce Signed 1st Edition of the First U.S. Census — One of Only a Handful Signed & Ratified by Jefferson

Extremely rare Thomas Jefferson signed first edition of the first U.S. census, one of only a handful of Jefferson signed copies sold at auction in the last 40 years. As Secretary of State, Jefferson called for the first official census, and ratified the results of only a handful, this being one of them, signed boldly ”Th: Jefferson” on page 56. Published in Philadelphia: Childs and Swaine, 1791. Full title reads, ”Return of the Whole Number of Persons Within the Several Districts of the United States, According to ‘An Act Providing for the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the Unites States’. Printed in a small number for distribution by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and from his direct descendant, Thomas Jefferson Coolidge Jr., with Mr. Coolidge’s crested label to front pastedown. Bound in 19th century half-morocco and marbled boards, book measures 5” x 7.25”. This copy appears to be one of the very first printings of the first edition, as it lacks the tipped-in late-returning results from South Carolina often found on page 54. The lower margins of pages 34, 42 and 43 have been shaved by binder, otherwise copy is near fine with a touch of toning and foxing. Volume also includes a press copy of an autograph letter signed by Jefferson, affixed to rear endpaper, dated 8 October 1797, measuring 6.5” x 7.75”. Letter concerns a quarterly dividend of ”a few dollars over 300”, payable to Col. James Monroe.

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We also sold a handwritten Thomas Jefferson letter regarding the Lewis & Clark expedition for $226,871.

Thomas Jefferson Letter Sells for $226,871 at NateDSanders.com Auctions

FREE VALUATION. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Alexander Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

Nate D. Sanders Auctions offers the following services for your Alexander Gardner photography:

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