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Sell or Auction Your Firmin & Sons of London Confederate Naval Officer’s Sword for up to Nearly $60,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

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Below are some recent realized prices for a Confederate Naval officer’s sword produced by English military company Firmin & Sons. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to these amounts or more for you:

Firmin & Sons of London Confederate Naval Officer’s Sword. Sales between Over $30,000 and Nearly $60,000.

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Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President — John Hay Certifies Signature as Authentic on Verso

Exceptionally rare Abraham Lincoln signed carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Alexander Gardner in 1861 and signed as President. Signed ”A. Lincoln” below the seated portrait of Lincoln. John Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary, authenticates the signature upon the verso by writing, ”I certify that the President’s signature is genuine / John Hay”. With ”Brady’s National Portrait Gallery” backstamp. Measures 2.5” x 3.75”. Very good with some foxing and wear, but with a strong signature by Lincoln. With provenance from Profiles in History and with a COA from Charles Hamilton. Sold for $49,913.

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Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President . Click to enlarge.
Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President. Click to enlarge.

31st Texas Cavalry 60+ Letter Lot — Content From the Battles of Stirling’s Plantation, Mansura, Vidalia, Harrisonburg, Fort DeRussy & Bayou de Glaise

Excellent 60+ Civil War letters lot from Thomas W. Johnson of Hawpe’s Regiment, the 31st Texas Cavalry, Co. I. Beginning in October 1862 just after his enlistment, Johnson writes over 60 letters to his wife in Weston, Collin County Texas, until his death in November 1864. Many letters contain vivid battle content, describing the fighting at Stirling’s Plantation, Fort DeRussy, Bayou de Glaise, Mansura, Vidalia and Harrisonburg. In a letter just after the Battle of Stirling’s Plantation, Johnson writes of the battle, and the spoils of war. In addition to the 60 Civil War dated letters from Johnson, lot includes pre and post-war letters and documents, a Civil War tax receipt, dozens of itemized receipts, a special order, two Cook County, Texas deeds of conveyance, and two confederate bonds. A very rich and special Civil War lot. With transcriptions for many of the letters which, except for a few, are quite legible and in very good plus condition.  Remarkable Texas Civil War letters.  Sold for $27,500.

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31st Texas Civil War Letters of Texas Cavalry 60+ Letter Lot. Click to enlarge.

Civil War Document Signed by Generals Johnston and Grant, & War Secretary Stanton — Johnston Negotiates His Parole Terms After Surrendering & Grant Agrees, ”…I am very much in favor…”

Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston autograph letter signed ”J.E. Johnston”, dated 16 May 1865 from Charlotte, North Carolina, written soon after being released on parole by the Union Army. Also with three endorsements signed by Ulysses S. Grant, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and General John Schofield. Letter is addressed to General Schofield, just two weeks after Johnston surrendered his Army of Tennessee and still active rebel troops. After both parties agreed to military surrender, Johnston and Schofield negotiated supplementary terms, including his soldiers’ release, and here asks permission to travel to Canada. Reads in part: ”…As soon as the terms of ‘the convention’ are executed in Georgia & Florida, I wish to go to St. Catherine’s Springs, Canada. Will you be so kind as to inform me if I will be permitted to travel directly from Virginia to that point? Most respectfully / Your obt sevt / J.E. Johnston”. General Schofield endorses the letter on 16 May, the same day, ”Respectfully refered [sic] to Lt. Gen. Grant. J M Schofield Maj Genl.” Grant then endorses the letter on 22 May: ”I am very much in favor of granting Gen. Johnston’s request and if authorized will telegraph the authority at once. U. S. Grant Lt. Gen.” Lastly, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton seeks approval from President Johnson: ”Submitted to the President who directs that the permission asked by General Johnson [sic] be granted with the condition that he does not return to the United States without leave of the President. Edwin M Stanton Sec of War.” Letter on one page measures 8” x 6.25”, matted with a portrait of Johnston to an overall size of 12.5” x 18.25”. Light toning and folds throughout; very good to near fine. Sold for $12,500.

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Civil War Document Signed by Generals Johnston and Grant, & War Secretary Stanton. Click to enlarge.

George A. Custer Rare Signed CDV Photo With Brady Backstamp — “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”

Very rare George A. Custer signed CDV photo as Brigadier General, with the backstamp of Mathew Brady who took the photo on 8 October 1863 (K-20 in the catalog of Custer photos). Custer signs under his image, “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”. Accompanied by a CDV of Custer’s wife, Elizabeth Bacon Custer, with backstamp of photographer W.H. Bowlsby, Monroe, Michigan. CDVs originate from the family of Jessica Wood Cust, neighbors of the Custers in Monroe. Notation on verso of Mrs. Custer’s photo indicates that General Custer taught a member of the Cust family how to ride horseback. CDVs each measure 2.375″ x 4″. Writing on versos and minute wear, overall in very good plus condition with a prominent signature by Custer. With provenance from Cowan’s Auctions, where the set sold for $23,000 in 2005. Sold for $8,400.

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George Custer Rare Signed CDV Photo with Brady Backstamp. Click to enlarge.

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