ROBERT E. LEE

DEPICTED IN A WONDERFUL SIGNED CDV TAKEN BY MATHEW BRADY

LEE, ROBERT E. (1807-1870).  Confederate General in the American Civil War; one of the most celebrated generals in American history.   A choice Carte-de-Visite Photograph Signed, “R.E. Lee” across the lower part of the photographic surface under his image.  Lee is depicted in civilian dress and in a 1/3 length full face bust pose.  Image by “M.[athew] B. Brady & Co’s / National Photographic / Portrait Gallery. / No 352 Pennsylvania Ave / Washington, D.C.” with their imprint on the verso.  This CDV is in extremely fine condition, with all the corners sharp and original, and not as usually found with them clipped when they were put into albums.  This is just simply a wonderful item, worthy of inclusion in the finest of collections.

$6750.00