Robert E Lee, with his horse Traveller, signed

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VERY SAD • IGNORANCE IS A TERRIBLE THING
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Late Summer 1864 • Petersburg
General Robert E. Lee
& his Horse Traveller
"FATE DENIED THEM VICTORY BUT GAVE THEM A GLORIOUS IMMORTALITY"
This immortality has been captured in these
CSA
Signature Series of restored images.
This print has General Lee's signature applied to it
This is an amazing image of General Lee and
T
raveller. Every so often I strike gold finding images. This is gold. It is almost as if Robert Capa (
arguably the greatest combat and adventure photographer in history and cofounder of Magnum Photos).
went back in time and snapped it. General Lee has his arm resting on some sort of contraption the photographer supplied which the General is using, holding what appears to be a handkerchief or one of his gauntlets to keep his head still which was necessary for the long exposure.  Apparently there is a neck brace also, notice how the General is leaning back on it. These
contraption were used by all photographers of that period do to the long exposures that were necessary. The most famous was the Brady Stand.
Meanwhile
T
raveller is cooperating by watching the photographer and wondering what is going on.  Again standing still. It is amazing how much luck comes into play when taking a great photograph.
Judging by the General’s uniform I would date the image around end of summer in 1864 during the Petersburg siege. Note he is wearing his dress sword, his Three Star Buckle, more than likely it was a Sunday and he has just returned from an inspection. Contemplating the condition of his Army and his next move.
The image is signed RE Lee Genl. This is his
actual signature.
The signature has been artistically applied; General RE Lee did not sign this image.
Particular note, as to General Robert E. Lee's uniform. General Lee
never
wore the traditional Confederate Generals or Officers Uniform with the gold ribbons on the sleeves and the gold stars enclosed by a wreath on his collar. He always wore the rank of three stars, the rank of US Army Colonel. The rank he held when he resigned from the US Army after being
offered the
command
of the Federal Army. Please see other items
in my store that historically described what General Lee wore (including an illustration) at the McLean House at Appomattox Court House.
In the late 1890's The new Museum of The Confederacy started hounding his oldest son Custis Lee  for some artifact of General Lee's like the uniform he
surrendered
in. Custis Lee being a Lee sent the them the uniform General Lee surrendered in. The uniform General George Washington Custis Lee Surrendered in. Not his fathers.
Guess
Custis figured they would never put it together. Till this day the Museum still displays it as the uniform General Robert E. Lee
wore
at Appomattox. Sad, but it sells tickets.
"
Facts
are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of
facts
and evidence."
John Adams, 2nd President of United States of America • My First Cousin several times removed.
This image has been totally restored to enhance General Lee’s uniform.
This lot is for one (1) photograph
of General Lee and his horse Traveller.
Approximate size 8 1/4 x 7 3/4 image with signature panel 8 1/4 x 8 3/4  inches.
Printed on satin finish archival paper
(260gsm, that is 11 1/2 points thick)
with archival inks and is UV sprayed.
Comes in an acid free archival glassine envelope.
Each CSA Signature Series image comes with a short excerpt out Southern History of The War, describing the heroic figure and in this case his horse.
T
astefully printed on gray cover stock with a appropriate Confederate Flag as a letterhead, suitable for framing.
What makes this print so different from other photographs outside this series?
It has been meticulously retouched and restored. You will not find a finer print anywhere. It bears RE Lee's actual signature in brown.  It does not not exist outside this signature series. Compare what is out there at over twice the cost. In some case just a few dollars. You get what you pay for.
Each
CSA
Signature Series photograph comes with a short excerpt out Southern War history describing the heroic figure (General Lee's description of Traveller). Tastefully printed with a period Confederate flag on gray cover stock.
Each print is a item of conversation. This print is one of my favorites and I have it hanging in my dining room next to the one of General Lee signed very truly yours RE Lee.
Note: Traveller is buried right outside of Lee's Chapel Museum, Basement level, Lee Office entrance with a nice stone area and head stone.
An antique unsigned albumen print of this image
4 x 6 in.
sold at Christies auction, N.Y.C. for ,350.00
All prints have been produced to the highest archival standards. That means, the prints are made on archival paper and printed with fade resistant inks, then sprayed with a film a UV protection.
It is printed to meet archival level of 100 plus years on a 12 color printer in 16 bit. . That means, this print is on archival paper and printed with fade resistant inks then given  two coatings of UV protection.
Reviews:
eBay buyer,
"...Can you imagine that people do not acknowledge these HEROES?
My son loved the Steve Jobs photo. Unbelievable work. Your talent is rare!
Thank you for your kindness in combining the shipping and handling charges. I will be purchasing all three and checking out more in the future".
- nini7
eBay Feedback:
• Very fine merchandise, great seller!
•
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Fantastically restored photo worth every dollar
West Palm Beach, Florida Art Show
“These photographs are not just old photos, the way they have been restored and the depth of each image makes them a work of art, they belong in a museum collection”.
Greg Genco, President, The Local Scene, Treasure Coast, Fl.
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“The way each of these images have been restored shows a sensitivity to the individual in the photograph that almost brings them back to life”.
Len Hunt, Tampa, Fl., Casting Director (best known for "My Cousin Vinny",
Scarlett (TV mini-series
), Die Hard With a Vengeance - Extra Casting, uncredited,
Paradise / Pet Sematary II
).
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“These prints are an investment in your peace of mind. There is something about them that brings me a sense of solace when I view them”.
Private collector
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Art Show, Stuart, Florida
“There is an old saying…"you get what you pay for". Well I shopped around and found
.99, .99, prints,  fine arts prints for 5.88 up to 0.00.  They are what they are, un-restored prints made from badly deteriorated negatives. In some cases just badly copied from other photographs.  The archival fine art museum print I purchased from the Signature Series, CSA 04 with RE Lee signature is truly outstanding and worth every dollar. I feel like Robert E. Lee is sitting on my porch. Thank you".
Kathy Church, Ga.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE MAJORITY OF THESE IMAGES BEAR THE SIGNATURE OF THE GENERAL ON THE PRINT, EXCEPT AS NOTED. THESE PHOTOGRAPHS
HAVE NOT
BEEN AUTOGRAPHED BY R. E. LEE OR ANY OTHER GENERAL or M.B. Brady, THOUGH IT APPEARS TO LOOK THAT WAY. THE SIGNATURE HAS BEEN PAINSTAKINGLY APPLIED.
I will leave feedback once the product has been received and the customer has left feedback on my page. This lets me know that you the customer have received the package and are happy with your purchase.
ERRATA:
SOME people
seem a little confused as to my descriptions: (I want nobody to be disappointed in there purchase, I take great pride in what I do).
Let me make myself perfectly clear. What you see, is what you get, the image on eBay is the PRODUCT you will receive, and in all cases better. I have described in great detail each item and exactly what it is. If you have any requests or questions please do not hesitate to ask before you order, I will be happy to answer them.
Know what you are buying.
It is what it is, a
Museum Quality print
made and restored from a digital file using the original old glass negative and in rare instances a print, it is
NOT
an original print made in the 1860's and restored, (seems I had one buyer expecting an original restored print circa 1870's with actual signatures made by the General's on the print for .95) it is a
restored
archival digital reproduction, with the General's signature carefully applied, not some cheap print.
The Confederate Flag no
longer
pictured was here for educational purposes and display and
IS NOT
included in this lot or with any other CSA Generals Restored Image. eBay has forced me to remove it.
Please understand that eBay has made a decision to no longer permit Confederate battle flag and related listings. We believe the image of the flag itself has become a contemporary symbol of divisiveness and racism. This is not a reflection or judgement on anyone selling the item and we respect that there are a wide variety of opinions on this issue. We thank you for your understanding and ask you to please not list these kinds of items.
VERY SAD • IGNORANCE IS A TERRIBLE THING
This listing is a related item and will be next.
Order while you can
Thank you for looking.
Condition of sale:
• NO RETURNS
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE END OF THE SALE.
IMPORTANT NOTE: EBAY NOW AUTOMATICALLY SENDS A NON-PAYING BIDDER ALERT
IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE YOUR PAYMENT AFTER THE SALE ENDS.  IT WILL BE CANCELLED.
• Note: The price is the price, I will not reduce it nor will I respond to any lower offers or inquires to reduce the price. Each image is custom made to order, it is not sitting on a shelf waiting to be sent out.
Thank you.
Copyright:
These images are significantly cleaned up, restored, and are an improved version of the original. They are copyright protected and may not be reproduced without express permission.
© 2016 This signature of  RE Lee Genl is the sole poisson of the
author due to the extensive restoration necessary to apply it to this image. It can not be used without permission of the author.