American actress (1908–1942) who enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s and who became Mrs. Clark Gable in 1939. On January 16, 1942, the plane Lombard was traveling in en route to a war bond rally crashed into Mount Potosi near Las Vegas, killing all 22 passengers. Spectacular oversized vintage glossy 10.5 x 13.5 Paramount publicity photo of the smiling actress in close-up, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Carmel[?] & Ralph, Sincere best wishes always, Carole Lombard.” Creases and tiny losses at corners, a few mild rubs, dings, and impressions, and slighly irregular adhesion to “Carole,” many of the faults easily matted out, otherwise fine condition. A most striking and appealing image from a Hollywood legend who is extremely scarce in photos of this size! PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
