John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

Item # 704904

March 17, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17, 1862 The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight 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 below for the complete ad which notes: "...First appearance in New York of the young American tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH..." 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 these 8 pages, including a back page Civil War map headed: "The Rebel Works at Centreville and Manassas" with related text this tiny ad is a treasure which trumps the war news.
Eight pages, various small tears at margins, otherwise good.