Augustine Birrell [1850-1933] Liberal Party politician who was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907-1916

Birrell was heavily criticised for his handling of the issue of Irish Nationalism before the 1916 Easter Rising, and subsequently resigned.

Mount size approx 5 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Actual photo measures approx 3 3/14” x 2 1/4” signed 'Augustine Birrell'.

Good condition with pale spot to RH margin of mount. Pencil annotation to top of mount suggests that the other man in the photo is the Actor Squire Bancroft.