THORNDIKE (Dame Sybil, 1882-1976, Actress)

Autograph Letter Signed to Ava, Lady Waverley, (1896-1974), saying she thinks "this is the most thrilling thing that has happened to me ... I feel tho' that I should pay for my seat - it is so little when one thinks of the great treat I am having ... It will be lovely to join you for supper ... As it is my birthday this week & my husband's I feel this is the best present I had - (and he has had vicariously!)", 2 sides 8vo., 98 Swan Court, Chelsea, 25th October n.y., c.

Dame Sybil's versatility was shown in her performances in Grand Guignol, modern comedy, Greek tragedy, poetic drama and English and foreign classics. She married (Sir) Lewis Casson, (1875-1969), in 1908.

Item Date:  1955

Stock No:  13399      £30

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