Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Original full-length 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Garibaldi in uniform, his sword at his side, signed in the lower border in black ink, “G. Garibaldi.” Collector’s notation on reverse reads “The autograph on other side is in the handwriting of General Garibaldi. I forwarded this Carte to him by post on the 2nd April 1864, to Brooke House I of W—with a request that he would affix his autograph, and he returned me the same (signed ) on the 6th of April by Post. Thos. M. Henson.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling to borders and some mild toning to reverse. RR Auction COA.
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