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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item # 704904
March 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17, 1862
* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting
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.
AI notes: In March 1862, as part of his rising national career on the stage during the early years of the Civil War, John Wilkes Booth made his first confirmed acting appearance in New York City at Mary Provost’s Theatre, performing there from about March 17 to April 5, 1862 on a touring engagement that helped establish him as a leading tragedian admired for his energetic and charismatic portrayals, especially in Shakespearean roles. Booth, already gaining notice in cities across the North despite his outspoken Confederate sympathies, drew audiences eager to see his work after earlier performances that season in Baltimore and elsewhere, and his New York run at Mary Provost’s marked a significant step in his burgeoning theatrical reputation prior to his later fame—and infamy—with performances in Boston, Chicago, and ultimately at Ford’s Theatre.
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