ULYSSES S. GRANT PSA Scarce AUTOGRAPH CDV Photo SIGNED Civil War

  

18th President of the United States ULYSSES S. GRANT impressive full length autograph CDV portrait boldly signed by Grant on the border of the image. Grant additionally pens his rank beneath as "General". The single most desirable image of Grant's Civil War portraits, from the studio of the "dean of American photographers" of his day, Frederick Gutekunst.

This impressive full-length portrait of Grant in uniform was made at war's end to capture the triumphal hero at the height of his powers. Grant wears a black mourning ribbon, tied to his left arm, in honor of the recently assassinated Abraham Lincoln.

This portrait shows Grant emulating the pose of Napoleon in David's famous. (1812), a pose favored in military portraits of the time. It is said that only Gardner and Brady could equal the quality of Gutekunst's Civil War portraits.

Leading politicians and generals flocked to his Philadelphia studio. The Grant signed CDV has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION and. Encapsulated inside PSA/DNA's sonically-sealed, tamper-evident holder. Unknown handwriting on reverse with blue 2c U. 2.5" x 4" inside appx. 4.25" x 7.25" encapsulate. Please view our exceptional feedback and ratings, and our additional autograph auctions. Own a remarkable, original piece of American history! The perfect gift for the Civil War enthusiast, Presidential collector or History buff. A must have addition to any collection.