IDENTIFIED PHOTO AND PAPER GROUPING FOR SERGEANT CHARLES COMBS, 1ST NEW YORK MOUNTED RIFLES.

IDENTIFIED PHOTO AND PAPER GROUPING FOR SERGEANT CHARLES COMBS, 1ST NEW YORK MOUNTED RIFLES. This group includes a very nice oval albumen photo, along with associated postwar certificates and paperwork, of Charles U. Combs (Combes) of Troop H, the 1st NY Mounted Rifles (NYMR). The 1st NYMR (sometimes designated as the 7th NY Cavalry) had service during the entire war from July 1861 to July 1865. The list of expeditions and engagements is too long and numerous to detail. Charles Combs enlisted as a Pvt in Troop H on Sept 13, 1862, in NY City. He served through the remainder of the war, mustering out in June 1865 at Richmond, VA. The oval albumen photo is sized at approximately 9” x 7”, being contained in a slightly larger period gold leaf frame. Frame has some damage to the leaf. View is a seated pose from the knees up. Pvt Combs is cradling his Light Cavalry sword in his arms, cross body with full sword belt and buckle displayed. The top of his cavalry boots can be seen. His unique bummers cap is seated on the table to his right and shows the rare insignia of cavalry cross sabers with a number “1” and “M” and “R” on either side. This is a very neat and unique view and this image is a in superior condition. Also included in the grouping are three postwar certificates dealing with Combs’ military service. The first is an “Army of the James” (23” x 27-1/2”) listing outlining Commanders, Corp Components, units, etc. The second is the typical war “Military Register” (21” x 26”) for Troop H, 1st NYMR, outlining the unit’s history and members. Cpl Combes is listed. The third item is a GAR certificate (23” x 19”) appointing Charles Combes as Aide de Camp, inked Detroit, April 1890. CONDITION: Overall very good as described above. 4-32930 JS258 (800-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1503	$460.00	IDENTIFIED PHOTO AND PAPER GROUPING FOR SERGEANT CHARLES COMBS, 1ST NEW YORK MOUNTED RIFLES. This group includes a very nice oval albumen photo, along with associated postwar certificates and paperwork, of Charles U. Combs (Combes) of Troop H, the 1st NY Mounted Rifles (NYMR). The 1st NYMR (sometimes designated as the 7th NY Cavalry) had service during the entire war from July 1861 to July 1865. The list of expeditions and engagements is too long and numerous to detail. Charles Combs enlisted as a Pvt in Troop H on Sept 13, 1862, in NY City. He served through the remainder of the war, mustering out in June 1865 at Richmond, VA. The oval albumen photo is sized at approximately 9” x 7”, being contained in a slightly larger period gold leaf frame. Frame has some damage to the leaf. View is a seated pose from the knees up. Pvt Combs is cradling his Light Cavalry sword in his arms, cross body with full sword belt and buckle displayed. The top of his cavalry boots can be seen. His unique bummers cap is seated on the table to his right and shows the rare insignia of cavalry cross sabers with a number “1” and “M” and “R” on either side. This is a very neat and unique view and this image is a in superior condition. Also included in the grouping are three postwar certificates dealing with Combs’ military service. The first is an “Army of the James” (23” x 27-1/2”) listing outlining Commanders, Corp Components, units, etc. The second is the typical war “Military Register” (21” x 26”) for Troop H, 1st NYMR, outlining the unit’s history and members. Cpl Combes is listed. The third item is a GAR certificate (23” x 19”) appointing Charles Combes as Aide de Camp, inked Detroit, April 1890. CONDITION: Overall very good as described above. 4-32930 JS258 (800-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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