Renowned American Shakespearean actor (1833–1893) and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Original mammoth 19th century albumen print of Edwin Booth measuring 17 x 21. The lower left of the image has the drystamp of noted theater photographer J. Landy. The image is sharp and clear though there is a chip and paper loss to the lower right corner, some some paper loss to the upper and lower left and other light surface wear. The back has pencil and ink notes notes, plus toning and some staining. An impressive portrait in both size and quality, and perhaps the largest Booth photo in existence. RR Auction COA.
