Feb 11, 2010 - Sale 2202

Sale 2202 - Lot 55

Price Realized: $ 960
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
MCCLELLAN, GEORGE B. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "Lt C E S Ward[?] / 21st US Inf'try / With the kind regards of / GeoBMcClellan," as Governor of New Jersey, cabinet card oval bust portrait by Warren, showing the General in civilian attire. Inscribed on the verso at top. Photographer's full imprint on verso. Approximately 5 3/4x4 inches (image), approximately 6 1/2x4 1/4 inches overall; mount slightly bowed, small abrasion to image near forehead with ink retouching. Np, 21 Nov[ember 18]78

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After Lincoln dismissed him as general-in-chief of the Union Army, McClellan (1795-1847) ran an unsuccessful campaign for the presidency against Lincoln in 1864, and later served as Governor of New Jersey, 1878-81.