LILLIE LANGTRY BOOK LARGE 1887 PUBLICITY PHOTO 957 Start Price USD 10.94 Current Price USD 10.94 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Trenton, New Jersey See more about 'LILLIE LANGTRY BOOK LARGE 1887 PUBLICITY PHOTO 957' Description LILLIE  LANGTRY  BOOK LARGE 1887 PUBLICITY PHOTOUp for sale is a large new print of a poster of one of the most beautiful and interesting woman of her era—Lillie Langtry.  According to records this photograph was taken in 1887.  She is shown in a seated pose—head turned down and her right arm resting on a book.    Lillie Langtry was an actress, but her fame was due to her beauty—as everyone who ever saw her agreed.  She did not take up the stage until she was over thirty and only after her first husband was bankrupt.  She was English but actually spent a great deal of time in America, where she was eventually granted citizenship.  She was the mistress of King Edward VI of England who built her a house.  She was a friend of both Oscar Wilde and James Whistler.  She was also the object of the affection of Judge Roy Bean of Langtry, Texas.  He even built an opera house for her, but died before she visited.  Contrary to rumor, the town of Langtry, Texas was not named after her.  It is named after a railroad foreman, George Langtry.  However, Lillie Langtry was more than a pretty face, she was also a very successful businessperson whose businesses included the wine industry and theater management.    In owning this print of the photograph, you will capture a unique moment in the history of theater advertising.   We have other Lillie Langtry items in our store.    This print is on a quality 100# high glossy text paper.  The poster measures 10.5” (w) X 16.5” (h).  It has a small border to allow for framing.  This format is perfect for a standard 16” x 20” frame, a manageable size for a variety of decorating purposes.   The condition of this item is new.   SAVE ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES!!   We ship all items paid for in a single transaction for ONE low shipping and handling fee, whether it’s one or one-hundred.   We have hundreds more items such as this in our eBay store.  Click on our store link above and take this opportunity to browse.    MAKE US A FAVORITE STORE   Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Make us a favorite store and we’ll send you a favorite customers newsletter with specials and announcements on the new posters and photographs in our listings.    You can see all of the Lillie Langtry ads, photochroms and posters  in our store by simply typing the word “langtry” in the store search box and you will see everything we have.    Click here to visit our store   Aads 957 Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!