Edward Smith Willard Signed (1 results)

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Signed and Written Letter by Edward Smith Willard Dated 1895. The letter is with regards to him being unable to meet up. Edward Smith Willard 1853-1915 was an English actor. He was born at Brighton and made his debut upon the stage at Weymouth in The Lady of Lyons in 1869. He then toured with E. A. Sothern and later joined various stock companies. Coming to London in 1875, he played Antonio in The Merchant of Venice with Charles Rice in 1876. After a varied experience in Shakespearean and other plays, in 1881 he was engaged by Wilson Barrett at the Princess Theatre, where he played in The Lights of London, The Silver King, and other well-known pieces. In 1886, he made a hit as Jim the Penman at the Haymarket. Size of letter is 180mm x 115mm. Condition is quite good. Light folding creases. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17155. Signed by Author(s).…