Spectacular vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 Loew's Inc. publicity photo of Lahr in full costume and makeup as the Cowardly Lion for the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To 'Victoria Reilly,' Kindest regards, Bert Lahr.” Reverse bears a typed press caption entitled "The Cowardly Lion Who Seeks Courage." In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The recipient, Victoria Reilly, was a dancer and wardrobe stylist who amassed a large collection of signed photographs from stars of stage and film during the early-to-mid 1940s. Vintage photos signed by Lahr as the Cowardly Lion are virtually nonexistent; those that have emerged tend to be signed with ballpoint in the 1960s and sent out after Lahr's passing. This fountain pen-signed example exists as a true vintage rarity of Oz memorabilia.
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