AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
VERY RARE CDV GEORGE A CUSTER AS A CAPTAIN IN 1862.This very rare carte de visite is thought to be taken by William H. Bowlsby in Monroe, MI in early 1863. Mark Katz in his text Custer in Photographs shows the same image being published for the first time. Another image with slightly different pose is listed in Katz as "K11" owned by the Monroe Country Historical Society. SIZE: 2-3/8" x 4". CONDITION: Good contrast to image, trimmed on right side, pinholes at top and bottom unaffecting image with scattered staining and foxing. Pencil inscription on verso possibly signed by Custer family member as can be seen in photos. 48441-10 JS (1,500-2,500)
