Cabinet Cards of Brig. General Joseph C. Breckenridge and Captain Joyce
by Civil War; Autograph
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- Fine condition
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
1865. Photograph. Fine condition. Breckenridge [1842 - 1920] was a Union officer from Kentucky in the Civil War; His two older brothers and cousin fought on the Confederate side. His rank during the war was 1st and 2nd Lieutenant (1862-3). In later life, he became a brigadier general (1889) in the U.S. Regular Army and Inspector General of the Army as well as a major general of volunteers in the Spanish-American War. (wikipedia dot com). Breckenridge is dressed in formal uniform with medals and insignia and looks off to his right. Portrait was taken by Prince with locations in New York and Washington DC. Signed by the General on verso.
Captain Joyce, known thus by pencil writing on verso, is seated and looks to his left, dressed in full uniform with medals and saber. His uniform differs from traditional Civil War ranking officer, with 3 rows of buttons and soutache decoration. 4 1/4 X 6 1/2"
Captain Joyce, known thus by pencil writing on verso, is seated and looks to his left, dressed in full uniform with medals and saber. His uniform differs from traditional Civil War ranking officer, with 3 rows of buttons and soutache decoration. 4 1/4 X 6 1/2"
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Details
- Seller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 28407
- Title
- Cabinet Cards of Brig. General Joseph C. Breckenridge and Captain Joyce
- Author
- Civil War; Autograph
- Format/Binding
- Photograph
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1865
- Bookseller catalogs
- CIVIL WAR; PHOTOGRAPH;
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About the Seller
Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Biblio member since 2009
Garrison, New York
About Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Booksellers for over 40 years, members of prominent trade associations (ABAA, ILAB, ANZAAB, IMCOS, ANZMS, PBFA). We are located at Garrison NY, a stone's throw from the Metro North Hudson line train, just over 1 hr. from NYC on the banks of the Hudson River. Books, maps, prints & ephemera bought & sold.
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- New
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- Fine
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