An original (not modern reprint) 5x7" antique photo from a collection of rare press photos that we acquired from an estate. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.

Photo Overview

Portrait press photo of Edward Stanley 17th Earl of Derby, taken by Underwood & Underwood of New York at the time he was being talked about as a likely choice to form a new British government following the resignation of Prime Minister David Lloyd George in October 1922, showing a close head and shoulders view of the influential Conservative politician in formal dress.

Edward Stanley 17th Earl of Derby was a major British statesman, having served as Secretary of State for War during World War 1 and later as British Ambassador to France, and he played a key role in Conservative Party politics during the turbulent postwar years and the fall of the Lloyd George coalition. The 1922 political crisis led to the famous Carlton Club meeting, the collapse of the coalition and the rise of Bonar Law as prime minister, marking a turning point in British party politics; images that document Derby's brief moment as a potential national leader are scarce survivors from this episode. Add this historically rich original press photograph to your collection today before another serious collector does.

Text Present

Front lower border:
"316208"

Back typed caption slip:
"316208 ( Caption number must match photo number)
Photo Credit warning: Photo by Underwood & Underwood New Yor (over

EARL OF DERBY WHO MAY BE OIGIAL TO FORM NEW
GOVERNMENT WITH RESIGNATION OF LLOYD GEORGE

Photo of the Earl of Derby, who is expected to be
picked for the task of forming a new governmant
in the present political crises of Great Britain with
the reported resignation of Lloyd George, the Premier-

10.19.22"

Purple back stamp (partial, multiple impressions):
"UNDERWOOD & ...
... THIS PHOTO MUST NOT BE SYNDICA...
... USE ONLY...
... REPRODUCE..."

Print analysis: This is an original Underwood & Underwood press photograph on double weight paper with a typed contemporary caption dated 10.19.22 and matching negative/caption number 316208, along with multiple Underwood & Underwood credit stamps, all consistent with early 1920s press distribution. The sharpness, tonal range, and period paper stock indicate a photographic print from the original negative produced at the time of the event, so this is best classified as a Type 1 original press photo printed c1922.

Condition: This is an antique press photo and may show various signs of age: coloring, folds, tears, and other imperfections. Please take a look at the photos for precise condition.