GANDHI MAHATMA: (1869-1948) Indian Political and Spiritual Leader during the Indian Independence Movement. An exceptional and rare vintage signed 10 x 8 photograph by Gandhi, the original Associated Press of London photograph depicting the Indian leader standing in a three quarter length pose, dressed in his familiar traditional Indian dhoti and woven shawl. Standing alongside is Madan Mohan Malaviya, who is also seen in a three quarter length pose wearing traditional Indian clothes. Signed ('M K Gandhi') in bold blue fountain pen ink by Gandhi with his name alone to a clear area of the image. Annotated and dated London, September 1931, in an unidentified hand to the verso. Signed photographs of Gandhi are particularly rare and desirable and this is a fine example. A few very slight, extremely minor surface and corner creases, otherwise VG Mahatma Gandhi and Madan Mohan Malaviya were two of the three delegates of the Indian National Congress who attended the Second Round Table Conference in London from September to December 1931, when the present image was taken (and also most likely signed). The Gandhi-Irwin Pact had been signed earlier in the year and the discussions at the Conference led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935. Madan Mohan Malaviya (1861-1946) Indian Educationist, notable for his role in the Indian Independence Movement. President of the Indian National Congress 1909-10 & 1918.