British actor (1893–1943) best remembered for his roles in such classics as the Pygmalion, The Petrified Forest, and, most famously, as Ashley Wilkes in Gone with the Wind. During World War II he devoted his energies to the war effort and was killed in 1943 when the plane he was on was shot down by German fighters over the Bay of Biscay. Pearl-finish photo trimmed in size to 10 x 13, bearing a partial “Jose Reye*, Hollywood” blind stamp, signed in ink “Sincerely, Leslie Howard.” In good condition, with trimming as noted, slightly irregular ink flow to “Le” (otherwise dark), creases (horizontal crease through face; creases touching head and one letter of last name), small emulsion chips to edges, and scattered dings and surface marks (a few to face). Many of the faults can be minimized with proper matting and framing. R&R COA.