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[Antietam, Md. Seated: R. William Moore and Allan Pinkerton.  Standing: George H. Bangs, John C. Babcock, and Augustus K. Littlefield]

[Antietam, Md. Seated: R. William Moore and Allan Pinkerton. Standing...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862.

The Escape of Sergeant Champe - A man riding on the back of a horse

The Escape of Sergeant Champe - A man riding on the back of a horse

Reference copy in LOT 4412 NA. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1900.

Cumberland Landing, Virginia Secret Service men at Foller's House

Cumberland Landing, Virginia Secret Service men at Foller's House

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of... More

Don't talk, the web is spun for you with invisible threads, keep out of it, help to destroy it--spies are listening

Don't talk, the web is spun for you with invisible threads, keep out o...

Head of Wilhelm II as spider. Promotional goal: U.S. J75. 1918? Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov.... More

John Andre esqr., late Adjutant General of the British forces in America

John Andre esqr., late Adjutant General of the British forces in Ameri...

John André, full-length portrait, facing right with left arm raised and pointing to the right, wearing military uniform. Illus. in: Walker's Hibernian magazine; or, Compendium of entertaining knowledge. Dublin ... More

Vicksburg Canal, Confederate States of America.

Vicksburg Canal, Confederate States of America.

Confederates watching Union troops at work building a canal near Vicksburg in 1862-1863. Drawn and published by Adalbert Volck. Illus. in: V. Blada's war sketches. London [i.e. Baltimore], 1864, pl. 29.

Secret meeting of southern unionists / sketched by our special artist, A.R. Waud.

Secret meeting of southern unionists / sketched by our special artist,...

Nine men in room. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Aug. 4, p. 485.

An incident of the War, Confederate States of America.

An incident of the War, Confederate States of America.

Officer hands a paper to a soldier holding a newspaper and seated by a fire, while two other soldiers look on. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed within image as indicator: Rebel Pickets. Inscribed on newspa... More

[Antietam, Md. Allan Pinkerton ("E. J. Allen") of the Secret Service on horseback]

[Antietam, Md. Allan Pinkerton ("E. J. Allen") of the Secret Service o...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862.

An incident of the War, Confederate States of America.

An incident of the War, Confederate States of America.

Officer hands a paper to a soldier holding a newspaper and seated by a fire, while two other soldiers look on. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed within image as indicator: Rebel Pickets. Inscribed on newspa... More

[Antietam, Md. Seated: R. William Moore and Allan Pinkerton.  Standing: George H. Bangs, John C. Babcock, and Augustus K. Littlefield]

[Antietam, Md. Seated: R. William Moore and Allan Pinkerton. Standing...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862.

Capture of Andre / from a sketch by Stothard ; engraved by W.E. Tucker.

Capture of Andre / from a sketch by Stothard ; engraved by W.E. Tucker...

Print shows militiamen John Paulding, Isaac Van Wart, and David Williams apprehending and searching British Major John Andre near Tarrytown, New York. Forms part of: Biographical File filing series (Library of... More

Bealeton, Virginia Members of the Bureau of Military Information: Colonel George H. Sharpe, John C. Babcock, unidentified, and Lt. Colonel John McEntee

Bealeton, Virginia Members of the Bureau of Military Information: Colo...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library... More

Don't talk, the web is spun for you with invisible threads, keep out of it, help to destroy it--spies are listening

Don't talk, the web is spun for you with invisible threads, keep out o...

Head of Wilhelm II as spider. Promotional goal: U.S. J75. 1918? Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov.... More

Memories of the Union - execution of Nathan Hale on the site of east Broadway, corner of Market Street, New York, September 21, 1776 / M. Nevin.

Memories of the Union - execution of Nathan Hale on the site of east B...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1860 Nov. 24, p. 745. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Quaker lady detaining the English general

Quaker lady detaining the English general

Print shows a Quaker woman with British soldiers, who are drinking around table. Inscribed in ink on lower right: AX7235

[Cumberland Landing, Virginia Secret Service men at Foller's House]

[Cumberland Landing, Virginia Secret Service men at Foller's House]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862.

The Capture of Andre 1780 - A group of men standing next to each other

The Capture of Andre 1780 - A group of men standing next to each other

The Capture of Major John Andre. By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart, at Tarrytown, N.Y., Sept. 23rd, 1780. He is removing negotiation papers, intended for Benedict Arnold for betrayal of West P... More

[Group at Secret Service headquarters at Antietam, Maryland]

[Group at Secret Service headquarters at Antietam, Maryland]

Photograph shows fourteen men, including Allan and William Pinkerton, and several Union Army officers posed in front of a tent. Below each is a hand-written number which corresponds to a list on the back of th... More

This must not be! Winsor McCay - Drawing. Public domain image.

This must not be! Winsor McCay - Drawing. Public domain image.

Cartoon shows a woman labeled "Liberty" being chased down the steps of the U.S. Capitol by a man labeled "Congress" with a whip labeled "Espionage Bill." Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publ... More

[A group of officials at Great Falls, on the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C.]

[A group of officials at Great Falls, on the Potomac River, near Washi...

Stereograph showing group of seven men seated on a rock. The five men in front are identified on verso as: 1) A. Harper Caldwell, Chief Tel. Operator, Army Headquarters; 2) Albert Linde, Pamunkey Indian Scout ... More

All quiet on the Potomac A.A. Turner, photographer, 765 Broadway, New York

All quiet on the Potomac A.A. Turner, photographer, 765 Broadway, New ...

Photograph shows reproduction of painting by George Douglas Brewerton with a sentry standing next to graves on the snow-covered banks of the Potomac River; refers to telegrams sent by Major-General George B. Mc... More

[Antietam, Md. Allan Pinkerton ("E. J. Allen") of the Secret Service on horseback]

[Antietam, Md. Allan Pinkerton ("E. J. Allen") of the Secret Service o...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862.

The Capture of Andre 1780 - A painting of three men standing next to a horse

The Capture of Andre 1780 - A painting of three men standing next to a...

The Capture of Major John Andre. By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart, at Tarrytown, N.Y., Sept. 23rd, 1780. He is removing negotiation papers, intended for Benedict Arnold for betrayal of West P... More

[Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel George H. Sharpe, John G. Babcock, unidentified, and Lt. Colonel John McEntee, Secret Service officers at Army of the Potomac headquarters]

[Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel George H. Sharpe, John G. Babcock, u...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, winter quarters at Brandy Station, December 1863-April 1864.

Incidents of the war, group at Secret Service Department Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Antietam, October 1862

Incidents of the war, group at Secret Service Department Headquarters,...

Photograph shows fourteen men, including Allan and William Pinkerton, and several Union Army officers posed in front of a tent. Title from text printed on the front of the mat. Photograph is a 50th year Anniver... More

Antietam, Md. Seated: R. William Moore and Allan Pinkerton. Standing: George H. Bangs, John C. Babcock and Augustus K. Littlefield

Antietam, Md. Seated: R. William Moore and Allan Pinkerton. Standing: ...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Libr... More

[Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel George H. Sharpe, John G. Babcock, unidentified, and Lt. Colonel John McEntee, Secret Service officers at Army of the Potomac headquarters]

[Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel George H. Sharpe, John G. Babcock, u...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, winter quarters at Brandy Station, December 1863-April 1864.

Confed. Spy., Confederate States of America.

Confed. Spy., Confederate States of America.

Head of a Confederate spy. Title inscribed lower left. A stockade(?) in background. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.14) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Wilson W. Brown, engineer.  From a war-time photograph

Wilson W. Brown, engineer. From a war-time photograph

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Wilson W. Brown, facing left. Illus. in: Daring and suffering / William Pittenger. New York : The War Publishing Co., 1887.

Lieutenant-Colonel Rowan's exploit--the American delegate's visit to García

Lieutenant-Colonel Rowan's exploit--the American delegate's visit to G...

Includes map of Cuba, image of Andrew S. Rowan and partial text of article. Page in Harper's weekly, July 2, 1898, p. 643.

[Cumberland Landing, Virginia Secret Service men at Foller's House]

[Cumberland Landing, Virginia Secret Service men at Foller's House]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862.

Taken on battlefield of Antietam Oct. 18 [...] 1.George H. Bangs, 2. William B. Moore, Private Secy of [...] 3. Allan Pinkerton, 4. John C. Babcock, 5. A. K. Littlefield

Taken on battlefield of Antietam Oct. 18 [...] 1.George H. Bangs, 2. W...

Stereograph showing a group at Secret Service headquarters at Antietam, Maryland standing in front of a tent. Hand written numbers under each of the five men correspond to a list on the verso.

Antietam, Md. Seated: R. William Moore and Allan Pinkerton. Standing: George H. Bangs, John C. Babcock and Augustus K. Littlefield

Antietam, Md. Seated: R. William Moore and Allan Pinkerton. Standing: ...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Libr... More

An incident of the War, Confederate States of America.

An incident of the War, Confederate States of America.

Officer hands a paper to a soldier holding a newspaper and seated by a fire, while two other soldiers look on. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed within image as indicator: Rebel Pickets. Inscribed on newspa... More

An incident of the War, Confederate States of America.

An incident of the War, Confederate States of America.

Officer hands a paper to a soldier holding a newspaper and seated by a fire, while two other soldiers look on. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed within image as indicator: Rebel Pickets. Inscribed on newspa... More

The capture of Andre: By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart, at Tarrytown, N.Y., Sept. 23rd, 1780

The capture of Andre: By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van W...

Copyright no. 738G. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 896

Actress and Union spy Pauline Cushman in uniform with sword

Actress and Union spy Pauline Cushman in uniform with sword

Notation on recto: "Pauline Cushman." Printed on verso: "Miss Major Pauline Cushman, the Union spy and scout, who was captured and sentenced to death as a Federal spy and was rescued at Shelbyville..." Deposit... More

[Bealeton, Virginia Members of the Bureau of Military Information: Colonel George H. Sharpe, John C. Babcock, unidentified, and Lt. Colonel John McEntee]

[Bealeton, Virginia Members of the Bureau of Military Information: Col...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863.

[Bealeton, Virginia Members of the Bureau of Military Information: Colonel George H. Sharpe, John C. Babcock, unidentified, and Lt. Colonel John McEntee]

[Bealeton, Virginia Members of the Bureau of Military Information: Col...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863.

The capture of Andre: By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart, at Tarrytown, N.Y., Sept. 23rd, 1780

The capture of Andre: By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van W...

Copyright no. 738G. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 896

Actress and Union spy Pauline Cushman in uniform with sword

Actress and Union spy Pauline Cushman in uniform with sword

Notation on recto: "Pauline Cushman." Printed on verso: "Miss Major Pauline Cushman, the Union spy and scout, who was captured and sentenced to death as a Federal spy and was rescued at Shelbyville..." Deposit... More

The capture of Andre: By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart, at Tarrytown, N.Y., Sept. 23rd, 1780

The capture of Andre: By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van W...

Copyright no. 738G. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 896

Major John Andre, late Adjutant General of the British army in North America / Dodd delin. ; Cook sculp.

Major John Andre, late Adjutant General of the British army in North A...

John André, full-length portrait, facing right with left hand on hip, right hand holding sword, wearing military uniform in wilderness setting; in frame with floral banner. Engraved for Raymond's History of En... More

A Thrilling scene in east Tennessee--Colonel Fry and the Union men swearing by the flag

A Thrilling scene in east Tennessee--Colonel Fry and the Union men swe...

Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Quaker lady detaining the English general

Quaker lady detaining the English general

Print shows a Quaker woman with British soldiers, who are drinking around table. Inscribed in ink on lower right: AX7235

Bealeton, Virginia Members of the Bureau of Military Information: Colonel George H. Sharpe, John C. Babcock, unidentified, and Lt. Colonel John McEntee

Bealeton, Virginia Members of the Bureau of Military Information: Colo...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library... More

The capture of Andre: By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart, at Tarrytown, N.Y., Sept. 23rd, 1780

The capture of Andre: By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van W...

Copyright no. 738G. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 896

Secret meeting of southern unionists / sketched by our special artist, A.R. Waud.

Secret meeting of southern unionists / sketched by our special artist,...

Nine men in room. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Aug. 4, p. 485.

Taken on battlefield of Antietam Oct. 18 [...] 1.Geo. H. Bangs, 2. Wm. B. Moore, Private Secy of [...] 3. Allan Pinkerton, 4. John C. Babcock, 5. A. K. Littlefield

Taken on battlefield of Antietam Oct. 18 [...] 1.Geo. H. Bangs, 2. Wm....

Stereograph showing a group at Secret Service headquarters at Antietam, Maryland standing in front of a tent. Hand written numbers under each of the five men correspond to a list on the verso.

[A group of officials at Great Falls, on the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C.]

[A group of officials at Great Falls, on the Potomac River, near Washi...

Stereograph showing group of seven men seated on a rock. The five men in front are identified on verso as: 1) A. Harper Caldwell, Chief Tel. Operator, Army Headquarters; 2) Albert Linde, Pamunkey Indian Scout ... More

Grande armée du cidev. [i.e., au cidevant] L[e] Prince de Condé

Grande armée du cidev. [i.e., au cidevant] L[e] Prince de Condé

Cartoon showing the Prince de Condé (Louis-Joseph) smoking a long pipe and reviewing his army, represented as miniature soldiers, as they are unpacked from a crate by a young bare-breasted woman and a military ... More

George D. Wilson, from a photograph ten years before the war William Campbell,  from a war-time photograph.

George D. Wilson, from a photograph ten years before the war William C...

Head-and shoulders portraits of George D. Wilson and William Campbell, facing front. Illus. in: Daring and suffering / William Pittenger. New York : The War Publishing Co., 1887, p. 67.

The capture of Major Andre / Painted by A.B. Durnad; Landscape eng.d by Smillie & Hinshelwood.

The capture of Major Andre / Painted by A.B. Durnad; Landscape eng.d b...

Reference prints in LOT 4412 NA. Public domain photograph of 19th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cumberland Landing, Virginia Secret Service men at Foller's House

Cumberland Landing, Virginia Secret Service men at Foller's House

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of... More

Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel George H. Sharpe, John G. Babcock, unidentified, and Lt. Colonel John McEntee, Secret Service officers at Army of the Potomac headquarters

Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel George H. Sharpe, John G. Babcock, un...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, winter quarters at Brandy Station, December 1863-April 1864. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washin... More

This must not be! Winsor McCay during World War I

This must not be! Winsor McCay during World War I

Cartoon shows a woman labeled "Liberty" being chased down the steps of the U.S. Capitol by a man labeled "Congress" with a whip labeled "Espionage Bill." Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publ... More

All quiet on the Potomac A.A. Turner, photographer, 765 Broadway, New York

All quiet on the Potomac A.A. Turner, photographer, 765 Broadway, New ...

Photograph shows reproduction of painting by George Douglas Brewerton with a sentry standing next to graves on the snow-covered banks of the Potomac River; refers to telegrams sent by Major-General George B. Mc... More

Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel George H. Sharpe, John G. Babcock, unidentified, and Lt. Colonel John McEntee, Secret Service officers at Army of the Potomac headquarters

Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel George H. Sharpe, John G. Babcock, un...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, winter quarters at Brandy Station, December 1863-April 1864. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washin... More