LANGTRY LILLIE: (1853-1929) British Actress, mistress

LANGTRY LILLIE: (1853-1929) British Actress, mistress of King Edward VII. An excellent and large format signed and inscribed 13 x 9 sepia card photograph of Langtry, the image depicting the British actress in costume as Cleopatra, lying and watching herself in a mirror. Photograph by Van der Weyde Light Studios, from London. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink to the lower white border of the photograph, Langtry adding alongside (`Xmas 1890´) in her hand. A large and good example signature. Small overall age wear to the borders, although not affecting the signature. VG £300-400