Union general (1826-1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the 'Young Napoleon,' who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lincoln. Desirable Civil War-dated twice-signed 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo of McClellan in uniform by Whipple of Boston, signed on the mount in ink, "Geo. B. McClellan," and signed and inscribed on the reverse, "her friend, Geo. B. McClellan, April 27/64." In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and scattered light foxing. The inscription on the verso is to Ella Steele, daughter of US Representative John Steele of New York, and niece of Union General Frederick Steele.
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