KEAN (Charles, 1811-1868, Shakespearean Actor)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, saying he "ought to have written before & thanked you for your kind note but it became mislaid & escaped my memory until chance brought it under my notice this morning. I beg you will do me the favor to accept the enclosed ticket when I hope you will see that I have profited by your suggestions ...", 1 side 8vo., no place, 13th August

In 1854 the writer Charles Reade created a play The Courier of Lyons for Kean to appear in, which became one of the most popular plays of the Victorian era.

Item Date:  1855

Stock No:  39420      £150

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