Very desirable 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of the Confederate commander, signed crisply in black ink, "R. E. Lee." Reverse bears collector's notations: "Genl. Lee signed this card in my presence in September 1869." In very good condition, with trimmed edges, light soiling, and a stain to the upper right. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.
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