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 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2216

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2216	$1,185.00	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 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2216 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE CDV GEORGE A CUSTER AS A CAPTAIN IN 1862.