Rachmaninoff, Sergei. (1873–1943) Signed Early PhotographA striking and early original V. Meczynski of Kiev oblong photograph of the pianist and composer, signed and inscribed in 1914 to Florence Farmborough. In crisp, fine condition, one of the loveliest we've seen. 9. 25 x 5. 75 inches [23. 5 x 14. 5 cm]. Florence Farmborough (1887 1978) lived in Russia from 1908 to 1917. On the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 she worked as a Red Cross nurse in the Russian army. During this time she became a