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Lot #314
Abner Doubleday

Ideal portrait of the Gettysburg hero

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Ideal portrait of the Gettysburg hero

Union general (1819-1893) famous for his association with the invention of the game of baseball. In April 1861, Doubleday served in the garrison at Fort Sumter, and he was said to have aimed the first gun to reply to the Confederate batteries. His greatest performance of the war came at Gettysburg when he assumed command of the 1st corps after the death of General John F. Reynolds. Striking 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Abner Doubleday by C. D. Fredricks & Co. of New York, neatly signed in bold ink, "A. Doubleday, Major General, U.S.V." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #541 - Ended December 05, 2018





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