French republican statesman (1838-1882) who helped direct the defense of France during the Franco-German War of 1870–71. ANS in French, signed “L. Gambetta,” on one of his 3.5 x 2.75 visiting cards, no date. Untranslated note to an unidentified recipient. A repaired tear to lower right, uniform toning from previous display, and adhesive remnants and surface loss to edges, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.
