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Lot #547
Walt Whitman

Unusually large Whitman portrait from his book of letters with Anne Gilchrist

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Unusually large Whitman portrait from his book of letters with Anne Gilchrist

Scarce vintage 4 x 5.5 photo of Whitman resting his head in his hand, affixed to its original 6 x 8.5 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, "Walt Whitman." Notation in another hand under signature states, "Reproduced by Doubleday Page & Co for 'Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman.' The signature is a genuine autograph." Very nicely archivally double-cloth-matted and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 19.5 x 16. In very good condition, with a couple repaired tears to mount, and some scattered light toning, creasing, and soiling to mount. A crystal-clear portrait of the great American poet, larger than usually encountered.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #585 - Ended June 10, 2020





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