Roberts (Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts)

Roberts (Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts)

Exceptionally large photograph of the British field marshal in a three-quarter length pose, signed by Roberts in ink below the image, early silver print, warm toned, some surface marks, irregularly trimmed along margins, mounted, 50 x 34cm; together with: an autograph letter signed ("Roberts") to an unidentified female recipient, reading in part "I am very pleased to think that you found my 'Forty-nine Years in India' sufficiently interesting t prompt you to write such a pretty little story founded on my reference to the fair haired drummer boy of the 93rd Highlanders", two pages, integral blank, light yellowing, 8vo, The Royal Hospital, Dublin, 10 December 1897; a clipped signature and an album page featuring Roberts ink signature, v.s. (4)

Dimensions: the largest item 50 x 34cm