Wilson Barret

Barret, Wilson

manager, actor, and playwright (1846-1904). Autograph letter signed. [Postmarked: London]. Oblong 8vo. 1 page (4 lines). With autograph envelope.
220 € (90418/BN60113)

To the musician Frederick Allan Wilshire (1868-1944) in Bristol with a quotation: "'Would I were young forever' / 'Claudian' [...]". - In 1881, Wilson Barrett took over the recently refurbished Princess's Theatre, where his melodramatic productions enjoyed great success. He stayed there until 1886, when he made a visit to America. The quoted stage play "Claudian", written by Henry Herman and W. G. Wills, was Barret Wilsons first Roman costume play. - On stationery with embossed letterhead of the "Royal Princess's Theatre". Signature slightly waterstained.

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Barret, Wilson

English actor and playwright (1846-1904). Autograph letter signed. [London]. 8vo. 1½ pp. on bifolium.
220 € (92227/BN61258)

To the writer Charles Allerton: "I regret that your play is not suited to my requirements, all the more, that I consider it admirably written. I thank you for the offer. I returned the M.S. on Saturday [...]". - In 1881, Wilson Barrett had taken over the recently refurbished Princess's Theatre. From 1894 he toured the United States, also on Broadway, before writing his most successful historical tragedy, "The Sign of the Cross". - Embossed emblem of "Royal Princess's Theatre"; traces of old mounting on the verso.

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