JOSEPH JEFFERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/09/1900 - HFSID 155738
Price: $240.00
JOSEPH JEFFERSON
Jefferson handwrote, signed and dated this letter in 1900 to a fan who
remembered one of his long-past performances
Autograph letter signed "J Jefferson". 2 pages, 4¾x7¾ (one sheet
folded, front and verso), on stationery from The Palm Beach Inn, Palm Beach,
Florida. Palm Beach, Florida, Feb 9, 1900. Addressed to Mr. Edwin H.
Shannon. In full: "Dear Sir I have such pleasure in granting your
request for it is a comfort to know that our old play you should have held so
long in remembrance I am Faithfully yours". On stage since the age of three,
American actor Jefferson (1829-1905) starred with Laura Keene's
company in 19th century stage successes such as Our American Cousin,
The Cricket on the Hearth and The Rivals. His most famous part
was the title role in Rip Van Winkle (from 1865), which playwright
Dion Boucicault adapted for him. Lightly toned and creased. Folded once
vertically and thrice horizontally and unfolded. Otherwise in fine
condition.
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