Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Edward’s reign (1901–1910), the Edwardian era, saw pioneering technological advances such as powered light, and the rise of socialism. He was also responsible for the reformation of the Army Medical Services, the modernization of the British Home Fleet, and the reorganization of the British army after the Second Boer War. Original 5 x 8 cabinet photo of the future king in full military dress, by W. & D. Downey Studios of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Albert Edward P.” In very good condition, with creasing to bottom corner tips, scattered light spotting and rubbing to image, and a bit of light edge wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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