Wednesday, January 2, 2013

RR Auctions Edwin M. Stanton Signed Carte de Visite Bust Portrait



American politician (1814–1869) who served as secretary of war in the cabinets of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Stanton, by an anonymous studio, boldly signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Edwin M. Stanton.” Also signed and inscribed on the reverse “For Stanton Hutchison, from his uncle, Edwin M. Stanton.” Some toning and soiling to the reverse, trimmed edges, and clipped corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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