German military officer (1800–1891) who was chief of staff of the Prussian army for 30 years and who is regarded as one of the foremost military strategists of the 19th century. Scarce 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Moltke in uniform, signed on the mount in black ink. Published by F. Jarmath and Son of Berlin. A notation on the reverse in the hand of the original recipient reads: “I sent this Carte to Gen. von Moltke at Versailles by Post, on Nov. 5, 1870, and received it back (signed) Nov. 15, 1870.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
