French diplomat and builder of the Suez Canal, completed in 1869. AQS on a 3.5 x 2.5 off-white card, in French, with great content. 'Do your duty come what may,' signed 'Ferd. de Lesseps' with '1889' written in parentheses in the lower left. The card is affixed to an 8 x 11 board along with a vintage sepia 2.5 x 4 Stereoscopic Co. photograph of de Lesseps. In fine condition, with corner and edge toning to the card, slight feathering to a couple of letter of the signature. RRAuction COA.
