ROBERT E. LEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO - SIGNED BY: MARY CUSTIS LEE
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GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: MARY CUSTIS LEE - HFSID 285938
ROBERT E. LEE and MARY CUSTIS LEECarte-de-Visite photograph signed by the Lee and his wife, to her cousin Susan P. Meade!Photograph Signed: "R.E. Lee" and inscribed and signed on verso: "Susan P. Meade/from her cousin/Mary Custis Lee".... Sepia, 2½x4 overall, image 2¼x3½ (two surfaces). Photographer's imprint at lower border: "Boude & Miley. Lexington, Va." In the early 1850s, photographer Mathew Brady photographed Robert E. Lee in civilian clothes. Artist and engraver A.H. Ritchie reproduced the image and then painted a uniform on Lee showing epaulets and Lee as a Major General in the Virginia Militia. The print was originally issued out of Baltimore and was widely circulated in 1861. The photograph offered here is a vignette view of Lee from the Ritchie engraving. "Vignetting" was a way in which a photography studio would avoid copyright problems for reproducing another's work. Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870), among the most revered military leaders in American history, was the son of Revolutionary War hero and Virginia Governor "Lighthorse Harry" Lee. But the father had squandered the family fortune, even spending time in debtors' prison. Robert E. Lee's later wealth and Arlington plantation derived from his wife Mary Custis, great grand-daughter of Martha Washington. Lee graduated from the US Military Academy in 1829, second in his class, and spent his early years of military service in engineering pursuits. His military talent became evident, though, in the Mexican War, as one of General Winfield Scott's chief aides in the campaign from the coast to Mexico City. He was wounded in the climactic assault on Chapultepec (1847). Lee was Superintendent of West Point (1852-1855), and then served as a cavalry officer on the Western frontier. He commanded the federal troops who captured John Brown after the abolitionist's raid on Harper's Ferry (1859). Lee's personal views on slavery are much debated, but he certainly did not welcome secession of the Southern states. He was offered command of the US Army in 1861 and did not immediately refuse it. However, he resigned from the US Army (April 20, 1860), when it was clear that President Lincoln was determined to prevent secession by force and took command of the Virginia militia three days later. Lee did not gain the position for which he is best remembered, command of the Confederacy's Army of Northern Virginia, until June 1862, but then he won a string of brilliant victories: befuddling one Union general after another during the Seven Days Battle, Second Manassas, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Lee was aggressive in attack, believing that a long war favored the North, which served him well in battles like Chancellorsville, but led to also led to costly defeats at Antietam and - most importantly - Gettysburg (July 1-4, 1863). In the final two years of the conflict, Lee - finally opposed by an equally talented Union General in Ulysses S. Grant, and with Confederate resources nearing exhaustion, switched to a defensive strategy, offering tenacious defense in battles like the Wilderness and the long siege of Petersburg. The most trusted confidante of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Lee was promoted to commander-in-chief of all Confederate armies in January1865, but was compelled to surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse (April 9). After the war, Lee advocated acceptance of reunion and became a symbol of national reconciliation. As such, and unlike most other wartime leaders, he was viewed neither as villain nor scapegoat in the North or the South. He accepted the presidency of Washington College, later renamed Washington and Lee. Mary Anne Randolph Custis (1807-1873), the only surviving daughter of George Washington Parke Custis and Mary Lee Fitzhugh married Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) on June 30, 1831. The couple, who had seven children, including an eldest daughter named Mary Custis Lee (1835-1918), lived at the family home in Arlington until forced to flee during the Civil War. After the war, they settled in Lexington, where Robert E. Lee was President of George Washington College (later Washington and Lee University). After her husband's death in 1870, Mrs. Lee stayed on in Lexington (upon her death, she was buried next to her husband on the College campus). Mrs. Lee, who enjoyed having visitors and was a gracious hostess, was plagued with rheumatoid arthritis, which made writing and other activities, including quilting, very painful for her. Soiled, foxed and stained. Tack hole at upper right blank background. Creased corners, worn edges. Image of Lee light but completely legible. Light surface defects. Signatures in fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.
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Certificate of AuthenticityThis item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1981)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee.
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Gallery of History is the world's largest dealer of authentic autographs and manuscripts. Our inventory contains documents in all areas of interest including presidents, royalty, military, aviation, religion, business, science, celebrities, sports, music, authors and more. Whether looking to add to your collection, acquire a unique centerpiece for the home or office, or as a truly one-of-a-kind gift for someone special, you'll find it here at HistoryForSale. Contact us today and let us assist you in finding that perfect piece.
The Gallery of History, founded in 1981, is a long-standing UACC Registered Dealer, #RD110, and is a long-standing member of the Manuscript Society.
HistoryForSaletm: Gallery of History through HistoryForSale provides eBay users the ability to bid on and purchase from an inventory which has been collected over an amazing 49-year period. The Gallery of History is the largest dealer in the world with an available inventory that exceeds 230, 000 rare autographs and manuscripts.
Preserving historical documents is important to us. Your purchase comes to you appropriately protected. Our unframed items are sent to you either in acid-free archival sleeves or have been encapsulated when noted. The majority of our in-house framed items are encapsulated in acid free sleeves to guard against organic acids, mounted in an acid-free enviroment and are framed behind glass or UF3-AR Plexiglas which blocks out most ultraviolet light.
Return Policy: If any substantial defect not described in the item listing is found by the purchaser, the item(s) must be returned within 3 days of receipt. Item(s) may not be returned except for reasons of authenticity or substantial defect in description. We warrant to the original purchaser for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the sale the authenticity of any autograph offered by HistoryForSale. This warranty is limited to a refund of the purchase price upon the return of the merchandise to our parent company Gallery of History in satisfactory condition. Gallery of History is not liable for any other damages, including consequential damages. There are no other warranties of any nature either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Please contact us for an authorization before returning any item(s). A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of an unresolved dispute over the condition of a returned item.Authenticity: This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1981)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee.
Payment - Buyers will be sent payment instructions following their purchase. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express & PayPal. PayPal customers must have a confirmed address on file with PayPal. Customers must provide a daytime telephone number to be used in case of any shipping difficulties. Customers are advised that they are responsible for payment of any international duties and/or taxes. Unless otherwise agreed to, complete payment is due within 24 hours of purchase.
Shipping - We ship via FedEx and USPS. Shipping charges are calculated at time of payment and are dependent on the number of items purchased and the destination shipping address. Due to the value of most purchases, a signature is required for delivery. This policy limits our ability to ship to PO Boxes. All international shipments (destinations outside the U.S) will be sent via FedEx. Please feel free to contact us in advance for shipping charges - international customers are encouraged to do so. Please remember to provide a daytime telephone number when payment is made as shipping services such as FedEx require one.
GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: MARY CUSTIS LEE - HFSID 285938
ROBERT E. LEE and MARY CUSTIS LEECarte-de-Visite photograph signed by the Lee and his wife, to her cousin Susan P. Meade!Photograph Signed: "R.E. Lee" and inscribed and signed on verso: "Susan P. Meade/from her cousin/Mary Custis Lee".... Sepia, 2½x4 overall, image 2¼x3½ (two surfaces). Photographer's imprint at lower border: "Boude & Miley. Lexington, Va." In the early 1850s, photographer Mathew Brady photographed Robert E. Lee in civilian clothes. Artist and engraver A.H. Ritchie reproduced the image and then painted a uniform on Lee showing epaulets and Lee as a Major General in the Virginia Militia. The print was originally issued out of Baltimore and was widely circulated in 1861. The photograph offered here is a vignette view of Lee from the Ritchie engraving. "Vignetting" was a way in which a photography studio would avoid copyright problems for reproducing another's work. Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870), among the most revered military leaders in American history, was the son of Revolutionary War hero and Virginia Governor "Lighthorse Harry" Lee. But the father had squandered the family fortune, even spending time in debtors' prison. Robert E. Lee's later wealth and Arlington plantation derived from his wife Mary Custis, great grand-daughter of Martha Washington. Lee graduated from the US Military Academy in 1829, second in his class, and spent his early years of military service in engineering pursuits. His military talent became evident, though, in the Mexican War, as one of General Winfield Scott's chief aides in the campaign from the coast to Mexico City. He was wounded in the climactic assault on Chapultepec (1847). Lee was Superintendent of West Point (1852-1855), and then served as a cavalry officer on the Western frontier. He commanded the federal troops who captured John Brown after the abolitionist's raid on Harper's Ferry (1859). Lee's personal views on slavery are much debated, but he certainly did not welcome secession of the Southern states. He was offered command of the US Army in 1861 and did not immediately refuse it. However, he resigned from the US Army (April 20, 1860), when it was clear that President Lincoln was determined to prevent secession by force and took command of the Virginia militia three days later. Lee did not gain the position for which he is best remembered, command of the Confederacy's Army of Northern Virginia, until June 1862, but then he won a string of brilliant victories: befuddling one Union general after another during the Seven Days Battle, Second Manassas, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Lee was aggressive in attack, believing that a long war favored the North, which served him well in battles like Chancellorsville, but led to also led to costly defeats at Antietam and - most importantly - Gettysburg (July 1-4, 1863). In the final two years of the conflict, Lee - finally opposed by an equally talented Union General in Ulysses S. Grant, and with Confederate resources nearing exhaustion, switched to a defensive strategy, offering tenacious defense in battles like the Wilderness and the long siege of Petersburg. The most trusted confidante of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Lee was promoted to commander-in-chief of all Confederate armies in January1865, but was compelled to surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse (April 9). After the war, Lee advocated acceptance of reunion and became a symbol of national reconciliation. As such, and unlike most other wartime leaders, he was viewed neither as villain nor scapegoat in the North or the South. He accepted the presidency of Washington College, later renamed Washington and Lee. Mary Anne Randolph Custis (1807-1873), the only surviving daughter of George Washington Parke Custis and Mary Lee Fitzhugh married Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) on June 30, 1831. The couple, who had seven children, including an eldest daughter named Mary Custis Lee (1835-1918), lived at the family home in Arlington until forced to flee during the Civil War. After the war, they settled in Lexington, where Robert E. Lee was President of George Washington College (later Washington and Lee University). After her husband's death in 1870, Mrs. Lee stayed on in Lexington (upon her death, she was buried next to her husband on the College campus). Mrs. Lee, who enjoyed having visitors and was a gracious hostess, was plagued with rheumatoid arthritis, which made writing and other activities, including quilting, very painful for her. Soiled, foxed and stained. Tack hole at upper right blank background. Creased corners, worn edges. Image of Lee light but completely legible. Light surface defects. Signatures in fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.
See more material from these signers:
GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE MARY CUSTIS LEE
See more listings in our MILITARY (2, 664) category.
Please note that this is an authentically signed item. We do not sell autograph copies or signature reprints.
click main eBay images to see larger versionsImages shown may contain our company watermark. The actual document does not contain this watermark
Certificate of AuthenticityThis item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1981)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee.
Make an Offer Today and Get a Quick Response!
Visit our eBay Store today to see over 35, 000 Rare Autographs and Manuscripts!
Our Third & Best Handbook - The One You Want On Historical Documents!Enhance your collecting experience. Add this definitive guide to historical documents to your autograph purchase. For the experienced and novice collector and for those who just love learning history this beautiful 253-page hardcover volume is for you!
For more information visit our eBay Store and select the Autograph Handbook category or click here.
Take a look at over 35, 000 other listings in these categories:Actors & Actresses | Art & Architecture | Authors | Aviation & Space | Business & Finance | Explorers & Western Americana | Foriegn Leaders | Law & Order | Military | Music & Performers | Presidential | Religion & Humanitarians | Royalty | Science & Medicine | Sports | Supreme Court | U.S. Politicians and This Week's Specials
Gallery of History is the world's largest dealer of authentic autographs and manuscripts. Our inventory contains documents in all areas of interest including presidents, royalty, military, aviation, religion, business, science, celebrities, sports, music, authors and more. Whether looking to add to your collection, acquire a unique centerpiece for the home or office, or as a truly one-of-a-kind gift for someone special, you'll find it here at HistoryForSale. Contact us today and let us assist you in finding that perfect piece.
The Gallery of History, founded in 1981, is a long-standing UACC Registered Dealer, #RD110, and is a long-standing member of the Manuscript Society.
HistoryForSaletm: Gallery of History through HistoryForSale provides eBay users the ability to bid on and purchase from an inventory which has been collected over an amazing 49-year period. The Gallery of History is the largest dealer in the world with an available inventory that exceeds 230, 000 rare autographs and manuscripts.
Preserving historical documents is important to us. Your purchase comes to you appropriately protected. Our unframed items are sent to you either in acid-free archival sleeves or have been encapsulated when noted. The majority of our in-house framed items are encapsulated in acid free sleeves to guard against organic acids, mounted in an acid-free enviroment and are framed behind glass or UF3-AR Plexiglas which blocks out most ultraviolet light.
Return Policy: If any substantial defect not described in the item listing is found by the purchaser, the item(s) must be returned within 3 days of receipt. Item(s) may not be returned except for reasons of authenticity or substantial defect in description. We warrant to the original purchaser for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the sale the authenticity of any autograph offered by HistoryForSale. This warranty is limited to a refund of the purchase price upon the return of the merchandise to our parent company Gallery of History in satisfactory condition. Gallery of History is not liable for any other damages, including consequential damages. There are no other warranties of any nature either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Please contact us for an authorization before returning any item(s). A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of an unresolved dispute over the condition of a returned item.Authenticity: This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1981)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee.
Payment - Buyers will be sent payment instructions following their purchase. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express & PayPal. PayPal customers must have a confirmed address on file with PayPal. Customers must provide a daytime telephone number to be used in case of any shipping difficulties. Customers are advised that they are responsible for payment of any international duties and/or taxes. Unless otherwise agreed to, complete payment is due within 24 hours of purchase.
Shipping - We ship via FedEx and USPS. Shipping charges are calculated at time of payment and are dependent on the number of items purchased and the destination shipping address. Due to the value of most purchases, a signature is required for delivery. This policy limits our ability to ship to PO Boxes. All international shipments (destinations outside the U.S) will be sent via FedEx. Please feel free to contact us in advance for shipping charges - international customers are encouraged to do so. Please remember to provide a daytime telephone number when payment is made as shipping services such as FedEx require one.
