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Lot 30

[CIVIL WAR]. 41 views of the destruction of Ft. Sumpter and around Charleston, SC.

Lot 30

[CIVIL WAR]. 41 views of the destruction of Ft. Sumpter and around Charleston, SC.

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Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

Status

Closed

[CIVIL WAR]. 41 views of the destruction of Ft. Sumpter and around Charleston, SC.

41 stereoviews on various colored mounts, some credited on rectos and/or versos to various photographers and publishers incl. Osborn & Durbec, John P. Soule; and E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. (Brady negative).

Scenes include: Wreck of the Original Swamp Angel, the first Gun that fired on Charleston. -- Fort Sumpter- The Interior. -- Interior view of Ft. Putnam, Morris Island, S.C. -- Interior of Fort Sumpter, looking toward Charleston. -- (5) Fort Sumpter from the Bar. -- Interior of Fort Sumpter, Charleston Harbor, S.C., looking south. -- East Face of Fort Sumter, showing Palmetto Fortification, Charleston Harbor. -- Charleston City Gun, 30-Pounder, fired 5,000 Shells into Charleston. -- South Battery, looking West- Ruins of 600-Pounder Blakely Gun in foreground, Charleston. -- Interior of Fort Sumter- Officers quarters, Charleston Harbor. -- East Battery, looking North, Charleston. -- Vulcan Iron Works, Cumberland Street, Charleston. -- Ruins of P.M. Gen'l M. Blair's Residence, MD.-- Distant View of Swamp Battery, Morris Island. -- The House where Union Officers were Confined Under Fire, Charleston. -- Gen. Hatche's Headquarters, South Battery, Charleston. -- Ruins of the Northeastern Railway Depot, Charleston. -- The Sister Churches, Charleston. -- Ruins of Circular Church and Secession Hall, Charleston. -- Charleston and Vicinity During the War. -- The Celebration at Fort Sumter, April 14, 1865. Arrival of the Guests, Charleston Harbor. -- Ruins of St. John and St. Finbar, Charleston. -- Looking down Meeting Street- Ruins of Theatre and Circular Church, with Mills House and St. Michael's in distance. -- Sally-Port for Fort Moultrie, Charleston, S.C. -- Meeting Street-looking North, Charleston. -- Parapet of Castle Pinckney, Charleston Harbor. -- (3) After the Evacuation by Major Anderson in 1861. Remains of the Old Flag Staff. -- (3) Fort Sumter Parapet with Dismounted Gun Damaged By Confederate Fire. --- And 4 others. Together, 41 stereoviews.

Estate of David O'Reilly, Old Bridge, New Jersey

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Varying degrees of toning, spotting, and soiling to prints. Mounts with soiling and wear to edges and corners.

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VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

katiehorstman@freemansauction.com 513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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American Historical Ephemera & Early Photography Online

[CIVIL WAR]. 41 views of the destruction of Ft. Sumpter and around Charleston, SC.

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