1912 Incredibly rare and important portrait photograph of J. Bruce Ismay, the villain of the Titanic disaster. While the facts surrounding his survival are unknown, he was perceived as a dishonorable villain for saving his own life while women and children died the night of the sinking. Released through Underwood and Underwood while the Carpathia was heading to New York, the photo mentions that he might skip town rather than face scrutiny, meaning the photo was issued just a day or two after the disaster and before the rescue ship had even arrived in America! One of the most impressive and important Titanic images we have ever handled, this is being offered here for the first time ever, fresh from the archives of Underwood and Underwood.
Size: 6.5x8.5
Designation: Vintage 1(b)
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 9/10