Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation | January 10
Wed, Jan 10, 2024 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 95
Hand Written Letter and Signed Carte De Visite, General Robert E. Lee
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century manuscript, the famous General's cordial response to a reception being held in Savannah, Georgia, in Lee's hand but unsigned, sight 9 x 7-1/4 in., with letter of authenticity from University Archives; presented along with carte de visite of General Lee facing left in dark suit, signed below "RE Lee"; overall framed 25-1/2 x 17-3/4 in.
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Condition
visible fold, mild toning, not removed from frame for examination
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Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
