^Lot 1287 Clark Gable

Dashing vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of a young Gable, without his moustache, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To ‘Cinema Illustrazione’ Best wishes always, Clark Gable.” Right border bears pencil sizing notations as photo was being prepared to be used in a publication. In very good condition, with discoloration to top edge, a bit of irregular ink adhesion and contrast to signature and inscription, and scattered soiling and aforementioned notations to border.