Barry Nelson 10x8 Large Antique James Bond Hand Signed Press Photo

CHAU4673   This is a large 10" x 8" hand signed antique photo for historic actor Barry Nelson noted as the first actor to portray Ian Fleming's secret agent James Bond, who has personally autographed the souvenir where the signature rests perfectly accompanying his portraitJust some very small places and mild surface imperfections as this is of very early origin but overall is excellent condition with large hand signing to accompany which he has dated 1957 making this surely the best Barry Nelson autograph opportunity of its kind. (see image 2 for its press office hallmarks on reverse). (ex minus grading).

"...Barry Nelson was the first actor to play James Bond on screen in a 1954 adaptation of Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale on the television anthology series Climax! (preceding Sean Connery's interpretation in Dr. No by eight years). Reportedly this was considered a pilot for a possible James Bond television series, though it is not known if Nelson intended to continue playing the character. Nelson played James Bond as an American agent whom some in the program call "Jimmy". In 2004, Nelson said, "At that time, no one had ever heard of James Bond...I was scratching my head wondering how to play it. I hadn't read the book or anything like that because it wasn't well known."Bond did not become well known in the U.S. until President John F. Kennedy listed "From Russia With Love" among his 10 favorite books...."