Raynors HCA 2014-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2014
Civil War Era, "Boston Museum," large 19" x 6" May 12, 1862, printed broadsheet style playbill announcement, it is boldly announcing a "Limited Engagement of J. Wilkes Booth..."will appear on Monday Evening May 12th. The Management respectfully announce that his engagement is for POSITIVELY TWO WEEKS ONLY. Reserved Seat List for Either of His Nights Now Open." To promote the actor's engagement the bottom of the bill notes, "SEE OTHER SIDE." On the back is printed, "J. Wilkes Booth. Opinions of the New York Press!" It repeats Booth's stage reviews from the eight leading New York papers, which are extensively quoted with high praise for the actor John Wilkes Booth. Very good condition. A rare, very displayable piece of original, Civil War period, John Wilkes Booth Performance ephemera.
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