This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2015
American businessman and philanthropist (1843–1899) who succeeded his father and grandfather as head of the New York Central Railroad. His mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, “The Breakers,” is among the largest and most lavish private residences ever constructed. Ink signature, “C. Vanderbilt,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card, with an rare original 1860's CDV photograph by Gurney & Son, N.Y. . Nice signature and paraph and a bit of scattered light toning, and small water stain which does not not affect ink signature otherwise fine condition.