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Pair of 1/9th plate tintypes of two un-identified members of the 12th
Illinois Vols, known as the "The First Scotch Regiment".  Both shown
wearing the regiments distinctive tamoshanters.   The 12th served
out West and participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh,
Corinth, Iuka, Corinth, Atlanta campaign, March to the Sea under
Sherman,  among other engagements.  Images are much sharper
than the scan shown here.  No cases on the images.
$400
Great 1/6 plate tintype of two Union Soldiers shown seated.  One is
holding his Colt Navy against his chest, has a lanyard around his
neck, and is wearing gauntlets.  The other is proudly displaying his
Flute as he must be a member of the Band.  The numeral 5 can be
seen in their infantry horns and they belonged to the 5th Regiment
of some state.  Rare to see such a combination.  Very clear image
housed in a damaged Thermoplastic Union Case of Geometric floral
design.
$1250
1/6th plate tintype of a disheveled looking Union Soldier wearing a 4
button sack coat and looking like he just came in from the field.  
Buttons are gilt, wearing Union pants and has some type of
non-regulation shirt on that might be considered a battle shirt.
$150
Handsome Union Private in a 1/6th plate TT shown seated wearing
his frock coat.  Hands are in gloves and his cheeks are rouged.  
Separated case has 2 revenue stamps in it totaling 5 cents.  Good
clean image.
$175
1/4 plate tintype of Miner G Frye of Troy Maine.  He served in the
13th Maine Vols from 12/61 through 1/65 transfering as Corporal to
the 30th Maine Vols.  The view he is shown here as.  Missing
original case and comes with a period paper taped to the back
"Corp Minor G Frye Co K 30 Maine Infy".   Buttons and chevrons
tinted.  Nice id'd Hard image.
$350
1/9th sharp tintype of a Union soldier wearing his kepi.  Very clear
image of this young soldier.  Housed in a complete thermoplastic
patriotic case.
$200
1/6th Plate TT of Double armed Cavalry private displaying his sword
and wearing a colt inside his belt.  Looks to be done in the field as
he is sitting on a chair in front of a sheet.  Tinted crossed sabers on
his kepi.  Great looking image a bit dark.  Comes in a full leather
wood case.
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