English poet and playwright (1812–1889) who perfected the dramatic monologue in such works as My Last Duchess and Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister. Very scarce original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by W. Jeffrey of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Robert Browning, Oct. 28, ‘67.” In fine condition, with a few light marks to image. Just the third signed portrait of Browning we have offered, signed shortly before the release of his dramatic narrative poem, The Ring and the Book. RR Auction COA.
