American abolitionist and social reformer (1811–1884). Two items: original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite of Phillips in profile, by Warren of Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, signed in the lower border in black ink; and an AQS on a 4.25 x 2.5 off-white mailing envelope. Phillips writes “Liberty—at any rate, Union or no Union.” Signed underneath, “Wendell Phillips, Jany 10 ‘62.” In fine condition, with scattered toning and spotting to envelope. RRAuction COA.
