Choice original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Davis as president of the Confederacy circa 1864, boldly signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Jeffer. Davis.” Published by Vannerson & Jones of Richmond, bearing an 1866 copyright notice to the lower border. In fine to very fine condition. An essentially pristine example—likely the finest extant—featuring an exceptionally bold signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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