Monarch of Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. Her more than sixty-three years on the throne remains unmatched in the history of Great Britain and places her among the longest-reigning monarchs of any nation in modern times. The unprecedented growth and prosperity of the British Empire under her rule—as well as a strangely prescient public fascination with the queen and her family—made her one of the most celebrated public figures of her day, and her name would become synonymous with an entire age. Vintage 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Victoria and her family by Mayall Studios of London (and so stamped on reverse), signed in black ink on the lower border, “Victoria 1863.” Reverse bears a notation in another hand reading, “Given to Mrs. Grey by the Queen at Balmoral, May 20/63.” In very fine condition. A beautiful item with regal appearance and quality. R&R COA.
