Influential German statesman (1815–1898), known as the Iron Chancellor, who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871–1890. Splendid oversized 7.5 x 12.75 cabinet photo, boldly signed on the image in ink and dated Berlin, March 6, 1885. Faint, unobtrusive spotting, and staining at upper left corner of image (confined to edges), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
