Prominent British stage actor (1838–1905) who was the first of his profession to be knighted. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, by the London Sterographic Company, of Irving as Matthais in The Bells, signed in the lower border in black ink. Reverse is also stamp-dated December 16, 1901. In fine condition, with a trivial spot of soiling to lower left corner tip. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
