February 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, February 26th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #356:

Abraham Lincoln CDV Photograph by Mathew Brady

Abraham Lincoln carte de visite photo. Handsome bust portrait of the beloved president is by groundbreaking photographer Mathew Brady, who pioneered photojournalism with his images of Civil War battles. Verso is stamped with Brady's name and that of E & H.T. Anthony, who published the image from Brady's negative. Measures 2.5'' x 4''. Some foxing and uniform toning. Very good.