Bennett Johnstone 1876 (1 results)
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Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, U.S.A.Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
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unbound. Condition: near fine. A.L.S. "Johnstone Bennett" 8vo, 1 page, Hotel Grenoble, ca. 1896, requesting tickets from a theatre owner. In full: "Will you honor me with a box for Tribby" any evening most convenient to you and confer a great favor."Boldly signed and in excellent condition. French-born American stage actress who… gained great notoriety for her penchant for wearing mens attire both in the street and on the stage. She is believed by many to have been one of the very first openly gay female stage personalities of the 19th century. Bennett died all alone in poverty at age 29 of tuberculosis.
