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Lot #517
David G. Farragut and Percival Drayton

Virtually nonexistent dual signed photo of the naval pair on the Hartford in 1864

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Virtually nonexistent dual signed photo of the naval pair on the Hartford in 1864

Exceedingly scarce original 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo of Farragut and Drayton on the deck of the Hartford in 1864, signed on the reverse in black ink, “D. G. Farragut, Rear Admiral,” and “P. Drayton, Captain.” Reverse also bears a notation in another hand, “Deck of the Hartford, Mobile Bay, Oct 1864.” In very good condition, with tear to right edge of border and image, image slightly peeling off backing, scattered light silvering and toning to reverse. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Photography Auction
  • Dates: #405 - Ended March 21, 2013