SELOUS
(Angiolo Robson, 1812-1883, Playwright)
Long interesting Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Sir',
(Benjamin Nottingham WEBSTER, 1797-1882, actor and from 1837 lessee of the Haymarket theatre), saying that "the Reputation for enterprize which you so justly deserve, induces me to make the following proposal to you ... I have a fine Art Play" suitable "for the only Theatre in London, not desecrated by the Mummeries of Ballet and Spectacle", as "a stranger to you ... I will deposit ... one hundred Pounds" to be compensation for failure, or a present if successful, "a very slight insight into the style and construction will ... be sufficient ... If therefore you will permit me some Sunday morning ... at your own residence I will read you a portion of one act ... the principal members of your talented company would be required ... Messrs Farren, Hudson, Holt, Brindal and Stewart, with Mrs Seymour and Miss Fortescue. - Such, Mr Webster is my proposal plainly and frankly told", and suggesting "my Cheque on Hankey's & Co" as perhaps sufficient reference, 2 sides 4to., 15 St. George's Terrace, Kennington, no date, watermark
Item Date:
1845
Stock No:
13263
£75
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|
SERAO
(Matilde, 1856-1927, Italian Novelist and Journalist)
Autograph Letter Signed 'Matilde Serao', in Italian with translation, to 'Dear Countess'
telling her that they "are here in Rome for five or six days" and very much hoping the countess can "arrange this meeting with Madame Hindenburg", 1 side 8vo., Grand Hotel, Rome, 4th December
Item Date:
1914
Stock No:
9487
£75
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|
SERLE
(Thomas James, 1798-1889, Playwright)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Barton,
saying that Mr W. Clifford has recommended the bearer, Mrs Fawcett, who "would probably be serviceable to your undertaking", Serle "will endeavour to ... call tomorrow", 2 sides 8vo., Leinster Terrace, Kensington, 'Monday Evg' no date, c.
lacks strip of fourth side with recipient's initials, light traces of mounting
Item Date:
1850
Stock No:
50599
£45
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|
SETON
(Anya, c.1916-1990, Mrs. A. Seton Chase, Historical Writer)
Typed airmail letter signed to John M. Gwynne Hughes,
telling him she "was in the throes of finishing a new book ... GREEN DARKNESS. It will be published in England in October ... I am flattered that you enjoy my books and want my autograph", typed across two sides 8vo. unfolded, 61 Binney Lane, Old Greenwich, Conn., 9th May
Item Date:
1972
Stock No:
13268
£35
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|
SETON
(Anya, c.1916-1990, Mrs. A. Seton Chase, Historical Writer)
Typed Letter Signed to Miss Eileen Cond,
regretting that "Alas several bouts in hospital prevented my usual publication trip to Emgland this year but I expect I'll get there again before too long", with added by hand "I hope you enjoy Avalon", 1 side 8vo., Old Greenwich, Conn., 11th June
Item Date:
1966
Stock No:
13267
£25
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|