George Custer Autographs Perhaps the Final Photo of Himself He Ever Saw Before Little Bighorn
 
United States Army Officer and Brevet Major General GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER, CDV photograph signed on reverse within 3 months before his demise at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The present photograph was taken by Jose Mora in March of 1876 in what would be Custer's 2nd-to-last studio portrait ever. Three months after this portrait was taken Custer perished at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Certainly one of the last, if not the last photo Custer signed of himself, and among one of his last autographs in any format. Even more exceptional is the inscription, one of just a handful of autographs which Custer handwrites his 7th cavalry rank "Lt Col 7th [cavalry]". This is the only CDV we could find with a 7th cavalry rank inscription.
 
The Carte-de-visite is listed as K-149V in D. Mark Katz’s Custer in Photographs. It is the 2nd-to-last photo of Custer ever taken. We believe this is the final signed studio portrait of Custer as no portraits from the last studio session exist signed by Custer. Importantly, this is the only signed photo from the Jose Mora sitting we have been able to find. This CDV is one of the rarest Custer photographs, even unsigned examples fetch upwards of $3,000 at auction.
 
Whether you are looking for the only photo with Custer's exceedingly scarce handwritten "Lt Col 7th" rank designation or trying to acquire what is perhaps Custer's final signed portrait this CDV presents an unrivaled rarity in the world of Little Big Horn artifacts.
 
CDV photo measures 4” by 2.5”, overall encapsulate measures 7.25"x4.25". Some scuffing to encapsulate, area of creasing in the center of reverse side of CDV.
 
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest CUSTER autographs available on the market.
 
A handsome and impressive addition to any collection. An exceptional investment opportunity, and a truly rare and remarkable find.
 
Sold as is, as shown.