American politician (1873–1944) who served as Governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 11 portrait of Smith, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Louis Wilson, with affectionate regard of Alfred E. Smith.” Affixed to a same-size mount. Creases to the lower left corner tip, mild overall toning, surface ding to the right border, and silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
