Very early vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen “To Saul, Felicidades, Desi Arnaz.” Reverse of photo bears collector’s date notation of June 16, 1950, the date the signature was acquired. At the time of signing, Desi and Lucille Ball were appearing at the Roxy Theater in New York. It was this theater, where both were appearing, that the couple eloped ten years before. In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, a few to facial area. Youngest pose of Arnaz we have seen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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