Signed Publicity Still of John Wayne

This item is an original black and white publicity photograph featuring American film icon John Wayne, likely from the late 1960s or early 1970s given his age and attire. The subject is depicted in classic Western costume, including a fringed buckskin shirt and a high-crowned cowboy hat with a braided hatband. He is posed leaning against a rustic wooden ladder with a warm, smiling expression. The photograph is notable for bearing a significant hand-signed inscription in dark ink across the center of his shirt. The inscription reads: 'To Amy & Sarah, Good Luck! John Wayne'. The signature shows the fluid, characteristic handwriting of the actor. The print appears to be on semi-glossy photographic paper. Regarding condition, the image shows some age-related toning/yellowing. There is a visible crease or scratch on the far right edge of the print and some minor silvering or fading consistent with a vintage photographic process. The ink of the signature remains bold and legible, though there is slight bleeding where the ink met the paper fibers. No embossed studio stamp is immediately visible on the front, suggesting it may have been a personal or promotional hand-out.

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