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Franz Ferdinand: Exceptional portrait of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Exceptional portrait of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Exceptional portrait of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria (1863–1914) whose assassination precipitated the start of World War I. Rare 5.25 x 8.75 cabinet photo of Ferdinand in a three-quarter-length pose wearing his military uniform, prominently signed in black ink and dated 1896. Published by Adele of Vienna. In very good to fine condition, with scattered foxing and soiling, and some staining to the lower border; the signature is exceedingly bold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

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