Dumas, Alexandre. (1802–1870) [Petit, Pierre. (1832–1909)] Original PhotographOriginal silver gelatin portrait photograph of the distinguished French novelist, author of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Photographed by Pierre Petit, Paris, ca. 1865, printed somewhat later. Unsigned. Sight 8. 25 x 10 inches (20. 9 x 25. 4 cm.); matted to an overall size of 14. 25 x 16. 25 inches (36. 2 x 41. 3 cm.). Silvering throughout, mild marks to upper left and right,