Impressive and oversized pearl-finish 10 x 13 Hurrell photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Wally Ford, May your first one be one of your best—I am glad to have been able to make it with you. It was my good fortune believe me. Clark Gable, Oct. 1, 1931.” In very good condition, with trimmed bottom edge, tape remnants to each corner tip, scattered light rippling and creasing, irregular ink adhesion to portions of signature and inscription, and a light horizontal bend and stain above signature and inscription. Accompanied by the photo’s original mat which bears a 1997 Christie’s auction label. A handsome image from Gable’s Hollywood beginnings, with nice association to fellow actor Wallace Ford, who would go on to appear in over 200 films after his screen debut in Possessed. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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