Description: Major James Mercur, West Point Class of 1862 is the namesake for Mercur Peak, the famous climbing destination providing a stunning view of Cherry Valley, Yosemite are named for him. Captain Mercur explored the Yosemite area, as well as the author of a number of military tactics manuals used by the United States Army. As an engineer he also surveyed the Great Lakes and removed obstructions at Charleston, SC, Norfolk, Va and the Cape Fear River, NC. An original 6 x 4" cabinet photo chestview of Major Mercur in uniform, with photo imprint by Pach Bros, New York circa 1880s. Ink idd applied label on front lower mat. Edge wear, Overall VG. Welcome to my Ebay Auctions and Ebay Store. I am a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especially American Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documents including broadsides, commissions, General Orders and other imprints. I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & US Military memorabilia for 35 years My customers have included some of the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as well was as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 US federal, state, public and private university & municipal museums and libraries. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described. I am a longtime member of the Company of Military Historians, the New England Antique Arms Association, the Ephemera Society of America & the Civil War Veterans Historical Assn. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape. I SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ITEMS, AND HAVE BEEN A PROFESSIONAL FULL TIME SELLER OF ANTIQUE HISTORICAL ITEMS SINCE 1980. PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER LISTINGS. PLEASE READ DETAILS OF THE ITEM DESCRIPTION. I TRY TO DESCRIBE ALL ITEMS ACCURATELY U.S. SHIPPING ONLY I ship only USPS priority mail with insurance If you would like to Add Me as a Seller You Follow, Go to the Seller Information Bar on the Middle Right Side of the Page and click ‘Follow This Seller” 15.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
Price: 195 USD
Location: Angier, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-13T01:07:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Handmade: No
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Western Americana
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available