Clarke, Marcus.

Marcus Clarke. Albumen portrait.

Ca. 1880. A dashing carte de visite size albumen photo portrait of the Australian author with printed signature below a decorative border. Clarke was the author of the "For the Term of His Natural Life" an Australian classic tale of transportation and convicts in Tasmania. The photograph measures 2 1/2 x 3 1/2", laid down on paper 4 1/2 x 7". Perhaps this is the frontispiece for one of his works. Very good condition. Item #24339

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