JOHN WILKES BOOTH 1863 BOSTON MUSEUM "LADY OF LYONS!" PLAYBILL.
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Winning Bid:
$1,770.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
13
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 240 Session #1
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Item Description
9x17.25" matted w/4.75x13.25" opening. Backed on cardboard. Boston Museum showing of the "Lady Of Lyons", w/John Willkes Booth playing the part of Claude Melnotte. Showing of Lady of Lyons dated January 24, 1863. Booth also listed to star in the titular role of Macbeth on January 26, 1863. Some edge wear and small areas of loss that are covered by matting and do not affect the display. Otherwise a few faint moisture marks and even aging. Fine. A historic piece featuring Lincoln's assassin, one of America's most notorious villains.
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