Inventor of the Maxim Gun (1840–1916) who immigrated to England and adopted British citizenship. Vintage 5.5 x 3.25 silver gelatin print postcard photo of Maxim kneeling behind one of his machine guns, signed vertically in black ink. Tape remnants to top and bottom edges, mounting remnants to reverse, and mild silvering to darker areas of image, visible only at an angle, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
