French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by the London Stereoscopic Company, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Miss Schlesinger, Fred. De Lesseps (1886).” In fine condition, with pencil notations to bottom border, a few small spots of foxing to the image, and two old adhesive stains to the lower border affecting the notations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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