Congressman, mayor of Boston, and president of Harvard (1772–1864); Quincy Market in downtown Boston is named in his honor. Ink signature, “Josiah Quincy,” on an off-white 2.25 x .25 slip affixed to an original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Quincy. In fine condition, with light scattered soiling. RR Auction COA.
