Politician known as the Commoner, he was nominated for the presidency three times; despite his fine qualifications he was defeated by McKinley, Roosevelt and Taft. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo, signed on the mount in fountain pen, ''Yours truly, W. J. Bryan, Feb. 29, 1904.' In fine condition, with a trivial tear to the top of the mat and a light stain, both easily matted out. RRAuction COA.