Scarce 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait of Andersen in a distinguished profile pose, signed and inscribed in German on the reverse in ink (translated): "To the warm-hearted noble-minded Miss Rye; heartily and respectfully, H. C. Andersen, Copenhagen, 20 May 1870." Published by Thora Hallager of Copenhagen. Another has added to the lower portion: "Translation by C. J. Christensen Consul of Denmark at New York, (Miss Rye's fellow passenger on the 'Moravian' in May 1870)." In fine condition. The revered Danish author remains quite scarce in signed photos.
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