516. CDV OF CAPT. LEWIS REED, 12TH & 54TH MASS. - WIA ANTIETAM,

Auction: 2008, Spring Historic Americana, June 5 & 6, 2008

no backmark, ink signed on verso Yours Truly/Lewis Reed/1st Lieut. 54th Mass Vol. Reed joined the 12th Massachusetts at first call in April 1861 as corporal of Company G. As sergeant he was wounded at Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, and later took a commission in the black 54th Massachusetts (of Glory fame) in July 1863. Reed served for the duration in the 54th making captain in June 1865 before mustering out in August. He lived in Rockland, Mass., until 1925.

(EST $450-$550)

Condition: CDV slightly soiled, else VG+.

Price Realized: $632.50

Price includes buyer's premium.