English writer (1847–1929) who lived in India and wrote of Anglo-Indian life. Original 3.25 x 4.5 oval photo by Catherine Edmonds, affixed to its original 6 x 8 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Yours very truly, F. A. Steel.” In fine condition, with a couple dings and scattered light toning and soiling to mount, and a semi-circular area of toning over portion of image and signature. RR Auction COA.
