Union general who opened the Mississippi. Original full-length red-bordered CDV portrait of Banks in full dress uniform, complete with sword, 2.5 x 4, published by E. Anthony of New York from an original photographic negative from Brady’s National Portrait Gallery, and so stated on the reverse. Signed in black ink in the lower border under his portrait, “N. P. Banks.” In fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.