This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/22/2013
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.