Uncommon original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Grant in uniform by an anonymous studio, signed below the image in black ink, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.” In very good condition, with a diagonal crease to top right corner, mounting remnants to reverse, and several dings and chips along right edge. After his victory at the Battle of Chattanooga in late 1863, President Lincoln promoted Grant to the rank of lieutenant general. Grant’s signature remains quite bold on this seldom-seen issued photo, the first of this pose we have seen. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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