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  • Rare Reconstruction Era Carte-de-visite of Confederate Commander Robert E. Lee; Signed by Him

    LEE, ROBERT E.

    Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite.

    Lexington, Va: Boude & Miley [1869].

    Rare Reconstruction era carte-de-visite portrait of former Confederate commander General Robert E. Lee in civilian attire, boldly signed “RE Lee.” The carte-de-visite measures 2.5 inches by 4 inches with Boude & Miley’s imprint on the verso. This striking postwar portrait of Lee was captured by photographer Michael Miley of Lexington, Virginia in 1869, perhaps less than a year prior to Lee’s death on October 12, 1870. Following the conclusion of the American Civil War in 1865, Lee became president of Washington College (later Washington and Lee University) in Lexington, Virginia; in that position, he supported reconciliation between North and South.The Trustees used his famous name in large-scale fund-raising appeals and Lee transformed Washington College into a leading Southern college, expanding its offerings significantly, adding programs in commerce and journalism, and incorporating the Lexington Law School. Lee was well liked by the students, which enabled him to announce an “honor system” like that of West Point, explaining that “we have but one rule here, and it is that every student be a gentleman.” To speed up national reconciliation Lee recruited students from the North and made certain they were well treated on campus and in town. In near fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 11.75 inches by 10.25 inches. An excellent portrait with the signature bold.

    Price: $7,200.00     Item Number: 140513

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  • Rare autograph letter signed and entirely in the hand of Robert E. Lee as President of Washington College

    LEE, ROBERT E.

    Robert E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed.

    : 1869.

    Rare autograph letter signed and entirely in the hand of Robert E. Lee as President of Washington College. One page, addressed to L.H. Kimball Esq of 17 West 24th New York the letter reads, “Washington College, Lexington Va; 1 Dec 1869 My dear Sir, Your letter of the 29th has been received. I thank you in the name of the Faculty for the desire you express that the College should possess so interesting a work of art as Greenough’s bust of Calhoun. As the production of a celebrated artists and the likeness of a distinguished statesman its possession by the College would be peculiarly desirable and its acquirement would be rendered more pleasing by the relief that would be thus afforded to its ultimate possessor, who has been so distinguished for his accomplishments and liberality. But the condition of the College is such as to require all its amiable funds to be applied to the extension and enlargement of its Course of instruction to meet the wants of the Community and I know of none of its friends who have contributed to its support upon whom I could call for aid in pursuing the bust in question. I need not add that if any of its friends should think proper to present it to the College, that it would be highly prized and greatly valued. I am very respectfully your obedient servant R.E. Lee.” Following the conclusion of the American Civil War in 1865, Lee became president of Washington College (later Washington and Lee University) in Lexington, Virginia; in that position, he supported reconciliation between North and South.The Trustees used his famous name in large-scale fund-raising appeals and Lee transformed Washington College into a leading Southern college, expanding its offerings significantly, adding programs in commerce and journalism, and incorporating the Lexington Law School. Lee was well liked by the students, which enabled him to announce an “honor system” like that of West Point, explaining that “we have but one rule here, and it is that every student be a gentleman.” To speed up national reconciliation Lee recruited students from the North and made certain they were well treated on campus and in town. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed by and entirely in the hand of one of the greatest military commanders in history.

    Price: $9,800.00     Item Number: 138161

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  • "With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your Country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration for myself, I bid you all an affectionate farewell": Rare Broadside of Robert E. Lee's Farewell Address

    LEE, ROBERT E.

    Robert E. Lee Farewell Address.

    Boston: A. Hoen & Co 1866.

    Rare engraved broadside of General Robert E. Lee’s Farewell Address. A single leaf with a headpiece of General Lee, flanked by Confederate flags. In this speech, General Lee recounted his Farewell
    Address to the Army of Northern Virginia on April 10, 1865, the day after the surrender to General Grant. In an oval period frame.

    Price: $1,750.00     Item Number: 139247

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  • Rare Civil War Era Carte-de-visite of Robert E. Lee; Signed by Him

    LEE, ROBERT E.

    Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite.

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    Rare Civil War era carte-de-visite portrait of General Robert E. Lee in uniform, boldly signed “RE Lee”. In fine condition. Quadruple matted and framed. The entire piece measures 19 inches by 17 inches.

    Price: $8,800.00     Item Number: 103675

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  • Finely Bound Set of the works of Surtees

    SURTEES, ROBERT SMITH; ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN LEECH & H.K. BROWNE.

    The Works of Surtees. . . : Ask Mamma; Handley Cross; Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour; Plain or Ringlets; Hawbuck Grange; Mr. Romford’s Hounds.

    London: Bradbury Agnew & Company .

    Octavo, 6 volumes. Three quarters red leather over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, gilt lined, marbled endpapers, colored frontispiece to each volume, as well as the title page. Illustrations by John Leech and H.K. Browne. In near fine condition.

    Price: $1,250.00     Item Number: 3225

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