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Lot #346
Robert E. Lee

The former Confederate commander’s final portrait

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The former Confederate commander’s final portrait

Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo of an elderly Lee in a jacket and tie, imprinted on the lower edge, “Boude & Miley, Lexington, Va.,” signed below the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” In very good condition, with several creases, clipped top left corner tip, some fading to image, mounting remnant to reverse top edge, a small tear coming in from the left edge, and some scattered light soiling. Lee’s signature remains very crisp and pronounced. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Civil War Auction
  • Dates: #412 - Ended July 25, 2013





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