^Lot 281 William Seward

American statesman (1801–1872) who served as secretary of state in the Lincoln administration and who was severely injured in an attack that was part of the assassination conspiracy. His greatest political achievement was the purchase of Alaska from Russia, derided by contemporary skeptics as ‘Seward’s Folly.’ Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Seward in a jacket and tie, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Willam H. Seward.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 7.5 x 9. In fine condition, with a few trivial marks to background and a hint of toning to bottom border.