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.