Distinguished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Original 2.25 x 4 photo of Dumas posing casually in a turned-around chair, by Alphonse Bernoud of Italy, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with some scattered light foxing to borders and a bit of trivial spotting to lower portion of image. RR Auction COA.
