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. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of George McClellan in his Union Army uniform, signed above in ink, “Geo. B. McClellan, Maj. Genl. USA.” Published by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and faint dampstaining. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
