October 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, October 23rd, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2012
Vintage sepia portrait photo of Walt Whitman in his trademark hat, signed in fountain pen, ''Walt Whitman / born May 31, 1819''. Book photo measuring 4'' x 5.75'' is matted with a clipped slip reading ''Photo'd from life, Sept.; '72, Brooklyn, N.Y. by G.F.E. Pearsall, Fulton St. (printed by C.F. Spieler, Phila.)'' to an overall size of 6.75'' x 8.5''. Near imperceptible light silvering to the darker areas of the image, else fine condition. A captivating and scarce image boldly signed by the fearless American poet.
Scarce Signed Photo of Pioneering Poet, Walt Whitman -- Bold Signature
Click above for larger image.