British actor (1893–1943) best remembered for his roles in such classics as Pygmalion, The Petrified Forest, and as Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind. Beautiful vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Howard performing on stage in Hamlet, taken by Thedor Ziesmer in 1937, affixed to its original 11.5 x 13.75 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Leslie Howard, ‘Hamlet’ Jan 1937.” In fine condition, with silvering to edges of image, a uniform shade of toning to mount, and some scattered light dampstaining to mount. Signed photos from Howard’s theater career are quite uncommon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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