GROSSMITH (Weedon, 1854-1919, Actor, Co-Author & Illustrator of 'A Diary of a Nobody')

Autograph Letter Signed to Sydney PAXTON, (1860-1930, Actor, son of the Revd. E. Paxton Hood, 1830-1908), saying he is "not sure whether I answered your kind letter wishing me success etc. If I did not, then allow me now ... to do so, & wishing you every success", 1 side 8vo., The Old House, Canonbury Place, N., 24th September no year, circa remains of laying down by blank edge of 4th side

Paxton was with the Compton Comedy Company, 1885-1892, and played Spettigue in Charley's Aunt 1026 times, 1894-1897. He was resident manager at Southampton, 1903-1906, where he also enjoyed the yachting.

Item Date:  1900

Stock No:  55923      £45

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