John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item # 695296
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NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 19, 1862 Page 2 contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delights collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the: "...Engagement of the young Tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH, whose appearance has been hailed with the Greatest Enthusiasm by houses crowded in every part..." with a bit more.
It's always terrific to find reports of notables in history--both famous and infamous--before they would become more widely known to the world.
Although there are many Civil War reports within, including a Civil War map on the back page headed: "New Bern, North Carolina, The Scene Of The Battle", this tiny ad is a treasure which trumps the war news.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the: "...Engagement of the young Tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH, whose appearance has been hailed with the Greatest Enthusiasm by houses crowded in every part..." with a bit more.
It's always terrific to find reports of notables in history--both famous and infamous--before they would become more widely known to the world.
Although there are many Civil War reports within, including a Civil War map on the back page headed: "New Bern, North Carolina, The Scene Of The Battle", this tiny ad is a treasure which trumps the war news.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026
Category: Yankee
Price
$64
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.