May 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 21st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/21/2013
Scarce photograph of Robert E. Lee signed by the Confederate General. Original carte de visite of Lee is boldly signed ''R E Lee'' at the lower right of his image. Circa 1866-1870 photo is mounted to a card printed ''Boude & Miley, Lexington, VA'' by the photographers. Taken during his tenure as president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) in Lexington, the photo measures 2.5'' x 4.25''. Small pinhole at top and foxing and fading to image. Signature itself is bold and near fine.
CDV Photograph of Robert E. Lee Signed Boldly by the General -- Scarce
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