Claire Booth Luce Fine Youthful Photograph Of The Playwright Socialite And Ambassador To Be The

by Claire Booth Luce

$500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

1 vols. Image size 9-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches, 14 x 11 inches overall. Fine condition. From the estate of Isabel Leighton. Framed. Item #257015 Isabel Leighton was an eminent actress, writer, translator, socialite, wife of Edward Leterer, and, of interest in this case, erstwhile mistress of Henry Luce; whether this photograph preceded their affair, or Mrs. Luce was simply unaware of it when she penned the affectionate inscription, is not known.

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