Representative from Pennsylvania who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation (1792–1868). Toward the end of his life, Stevens held more political power than any other man in the US, including President Andrew Johnson, whose impeachment proceedings Stevens led. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady, signed along the bottom of the image in black ink, “Thaddeus Stevens Dem.” In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling to background. RR Auction COA.
