Lot 1593
Jenkins, Albert Gallatin. Bust portrait carte de visite, framed and matted with a clipped signature and date to 12½ x 15". The carte de visite is in near mint condition, with only a pencil-point stain to mar the perfection. The signature ("A.G. Jenkins") was apparently removed from an ALS, as the closing ("yours truly") and "and much oblige[sic]" are present. Mounted beneath the signature is "Washington Dec 27/57" and, given that the identical paper and ink were used, we can assume it came from the same letter as the signature, making them a relic of his early days as a Congressman from Virginia. Jenkins' signature is extremely scare and the autograph items are in the same pristine condition as the cdv, making for a wonderful display piece.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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| Realized $1,725 |
