CDV ~ SAM HOUSTON ~ 1st PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF TEXAS

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Â*CDV ~ SAM HOUSTON ~ FIRST PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF TEXAS. Rare Carte-de-Visite Photograph, published by E. Anthony from BradyÂ's negative, N.Y. From a series of cartes-de-visite of prominent personalities based on BradyÂ's earlier daguerreotypes. Bottom of mount trimmed. A strong bust-length pose, in oval format, BradyÂ's name and HoustonÂ's in negative. American military hero and political leader Sam Houston [1793-1863] became the first President of the Republic of Texas in 1836, serving until 1838. He was again President from 1841 to 1844. On the admission of Texas to the Union, Houston became U.S. Senator [1846-59], remaining a strong believer in the maintenance of the Union. He went on to become Governor of Texas in 1859, being deposed in 1861 for refusal to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy. Originally Governor of Tennessee [1827-29], he moved to the Indian country of Cherokee Nation, now Oklahoma in 1829, and on into Texas in 1833. As trouble developed with Mexico, Houston was chosen commander in chief of the forces of the Texan provisional government, and as such met and defeated the Mexican troops under Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto [April. 21, 1836]. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ TERMS: NO PAYPAL Authenticity Guaranteed. Certificate of Authenticity [COA] is provided if requested . Worldwide shipping is via USPS Registered Mail [insured]: Domestic shipments @ $10.00, International shipments @ $15.00 Buyer agrees to confirm purchase by responding within three [3] days of our winning e-mail notification. All New York State residents are required to pay the 8-3/8 % sales tax. Payment should be made by money order, cashierÂ's check, or personal check within 10 days of the closing date of the auction. All international purchases must be paid in United States Dollars . IMPORTANT Â- PLEASE NOTE : Worldwide payment accepted by International Postal Money Order, or by a check drawn on an American bank. [ Sorry ~ NO PayPal, no bank transfers and no credit cards]. If in doubt contact us before bidding. We do not participate in the ebay checkout option We NEVER use the Second Chance Offer. You can always contact us direct via e-mail at CARD PHOTOGRAPH SIZES : Carte-de-Visite Photographs are about 4 inches by 2-3/8 inches. Cabinet Card Photographs are about 6-1/2 inches by 4-1/4 inches. Postcard Photographs are about 5-3/8 inches by 3-3/8 inches. ABOUT US: James Lowe Autographs, Ltd. is a retail firm specializing in historic autographs, manuscripts, documents, and 19th century photographs. It was founded in 1969, and incorporated in 1976 with James Lowe as President and Sal Alberti as Vice President. For over thirty years, we have assisted hundreds of libraries, institutions, and collectors in forming some of the finest collections of autographs, manuscripts and 19th century photographs in the country. From the inception of the firm, we have been active in numerous collector organizations including The Manuscript Society, The Ephemera Society, The Daguerreian Society, and the UACC (Universal Autograph Collectors Club, lifetime members, registered dealers and recipients of the 2002 Dealer of the Year award ). With many years of experience and vast knowledge, we have written over 100 articles for collectors on authentication and appraisal issues for such publications as Autograph Collector Magazine, Antiquarian BooksmanÂ's Weekly, American Book Collector, The Professional Rare Bookman, Manuscript Society Journal, Financial History , Trusts & Estates, etc., and created and edited the history of bookselling audio series The Rare Book Tapes . James Lowe, a recognized autograph expert, has been called upon over the years to authenticate letters, documents and manuscripts for such organizations as the Library of Congress [with Frederick Goff... read more

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