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Three CDVs, Indiana BBGs: John Shanks, Isaac Suman, John Woolley
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Three CDVs, Indiana BBGs: John Shanks, Isaac Suman, John Woolley
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
Lot of 3: Hesler, Chicago post-war copyshot of Bvt. Brig. Gen. John P.C. Shanks, Col., Field and Staff Officer, 7th Indiana Cav., received two brevets. Anonymous carte of Bvt. Brig. Gen. Isaac Suman, Col., 9th Indiana Inf., received single brevet. Post-war copyshot of Bvt. Brig. Gen. John Woolley, no studio imprint, Lt. Col., Field and Staff Officer, Indiana 2nd and 5th Cav., received single brevet.
Provenance:
The Robert Trownsell Collection
Condition:
Woolley CDV, trimmed along left and bottom edges. Suman CDV, soiled, with some scattered spots as well.
Sold: $587.50
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