Eccentric American entrepreneur who helped organize the Union Pacific Railroad and circumnavigated the world three times (1829–1904). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Train seated in a relaxed pose, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “J. F. Hart, Esq., with complts of Geo. Francis Train, God save the Union, and by America for the Americans.” Published by Silsbee, Case & Co. of Boston, bearing an 1862 copyright notice to the lower border. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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