CDV CIVIL War Union General Ormsby Mitchel Anthony Backmark

  
CDV - CIVIL WAR - UNION GENERAL ORMSBY MITCHEL ANTHONY BACKMARK. Carte de visite, 4 x 2 3/8, photograph of Union General Ormsby Mitchel, who was an American astronomer, polymath and major general in the American Civil War. He is known for publishing the first astronomy magazine in the United States. He is also known for ordering the raid that came into prominence as the Great Locomotive Chase during the American Civil War. Uncommon view, some light wear along top edge of mount, o/w Fine condition. Please refer to photograph for condition. Thank you for your interest in the item. All merchandise is unconditionally guaranteed as to originality and description.