Magnificent oversized vintage matte-finish 12 x 16 photogravure portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in her crown jewels at the start of her reign, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Elizabeth R, 1955." The portrait was originally taken by Baron on March 12, 1953, and subsequently published in England by Raphael Tuck & Sons. In fine condition, with light skipping to ink. Accompanied by the S. Mordan & Co. sterling silver pen with which she reportedly signed, bent at the nib; a label on the case reads: "This antique silver pen was used by The Queen to sign the photograph, 1955."
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