Edwin Booth pens a note of regret on 'The Players' embossed stationery, the theatrical gentlemen's club that Booth createdd Review


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Great tragic actor and brother of John Wilkes Booth, pens a note of regret on 'The Players' embossed stationery, the theatrical gentlemen's club Booth created to bring together business executives and Thespians in order to elevate the acting profession. Autograph Letter Signed, "Edwin Booth", 2 pages, front and verso, 4" X 3", [New York City], October 23, [18]91, on embossed 'The Players' stationery. Addressed to D. Derby. In full, "I regret very much that I was unable to avail myself of the courtesy tendered me by your sister and yourself, yesterday, especially as I felt sincere interest in both its play & player. / With many thanks for your kindness / I am truly yours, / (signed) Edwin Booth". Small (1/8 in.) strip of archival tape along the left margin on the verso, overlapping a small portion of the first letter of four words, without affecting legibility, else very fine condition. In 1888, Booth made a gift of his home to the acting profession naming it the Players, with the proviso that he retain a home on the third floor. The Players' Club still exists at his home, at 16 Gramercy Park South in New York City. The brownstone's interior and part of its exterior was designed by famed architect Stanford White. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1962... ...May be edited due to formatting. More information is always available.

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