#5082 • Autographed CDV of John Burns-Gettysburg

Part of Fine and Decorative Arts | Day 3 | September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $750.00

Status: Sold

Autographed carte-de visite of John Burns (1793-1872) American soldier, constable for the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and civilian combatant at the age of 69 at the battle of Gettysburg. His fighting, being wounded enabled him to become both a local and national celebrity. Carte de visite showing full length standing view of Burns wearing coat, hat and cradling musket. Carte is signed on obverse below image "John L. Burns". Carte presents backmark of E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York from Photographic negative by Brady". Tones of image are good with manuscript ink being dark. This CDV appeared as Lot #459 of the June 9, 2005 Cowan's Historic Americana Auction. Provenance: Gary Wolfer collection.