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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1086

Civil War: Stuart, James Ewell Brown ("Jeb"). One of the Civil War's most legendary figures, commissioned as Lt. Colonel of the Virginia infantry in the Confederate army in May 1861, promoted to Major-General commanding the cavalry division in July 1862; considered one of the greatest cavalry commanders in U.S. history; mortally wounded at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. Carte de Visite. 2 ½ x 4". Jeb in uniform faces ¾ left, photographer's name "Gurney & Son Photo. N.Y." below, outer yellow and black-line frame. Gurney & Son logo on back. Pencil notations on back, good portrait, Very Fine.

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$230