Author: BARCA, Don Francisco (1831-83) Title: Photograph Signed
Description: This noted career diplomat served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Spain to the United States; distraught at a refusal to prolong his U.S. assignment, he committed suicide in New York at age 52. PS, 4¼" X 6½", n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome sepia tone cabinet portrait, a head-and-shoulders image of an intent-looking Barca in suit and tie. Large ornate decorative backstamp of Washington, DC photographer G.W. Davis. Below his image, on the blank margin, is the diplomat's carefully penned full signature ("Senor Don Francisco Barca") in black ink. A superb and uncommon image. .
Keywords: World Leaders & Statesmen
Price: US$ 75.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 31336
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