American poet (1790–1867) notable for his satires and as one of the Knickerbocker Group. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite half-length portrait of Halleck with a thoughtful expression on his face, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Fitz-Greene Halleck,” also signed on the reverse. Published by C. D. Fredricks of New York. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
