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ROBERT E. LEE Autographed Photograph by J. Vannerson 77 Main Street Richmond Va.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:20,000.00 USD Estimated At:22,000.00 - 24,000.00 USD
ROBERT E. LEE Autographed Photograph by J. Vannerson 77 Main Street Richmond Va.
Autographs
Superb Large Oval Photograph Signed “R E Lee” Taken & Published by J. Vannerson, 77 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
ROBERT E. LEE (1807-1870). Commanding Confederate States of America Major General throughout the Civil War period. Previously U.S. Army Engineer and Officer. Founder and President of Washington & Lee College in Lexington, Virginia.
Historic Civil War period Large Oval Photograph Signed, “R E Lee” measuring 5.25” x 7.25” and matted to an overall size of 11.5” x 14”, Choice Near Mint. Printed caption below the image reads: “Photographed by J. Vannerson, 77 Main Street, Richmond, Va.” This rare original signed photograph shows a wonderful full-body image of General Lee standing and posing for this photo in his fine dress military uniform with his superb presentation style sword at his side. This example is near mint and of Museum quality, slight surface abrasions have been professionally restored, ready for framing and display. Apparently the finest known “R E Lee” signed example of this image. Of the eight known Civil War period photographs of Lee, this is the only full standing portrait and the only photograph ever taken of Lee wearing his sash. Furthermore, prints in this large format are virtually unobtainable. Our research has shown that no other signed copy has appeared at auction in at least thirty years. Without question, one of the finest Lee signed image ever offered.