1897 Letter to an Unnamed Recipient from Squire Bancroft at Berkeley Square

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On offer is an autographed letter signed on small blind embossed 18 Berkeley Square letterhead. Dated July 28, 1897. Thanking the recipient for a copy of his book, gratefully recei ved. Sir Squire Bancroft [Squire White Butterfield] (1841-1926) was an English actor and theatre manager. He and his wife Effie Bancroft are considered to have instigated a new form of drama known as ‘drawing-room comedy‘ or ‘cup and saucer drama‘, owing to the realism of their stage sets. Their company is credited with laying the foundations of modern theatrical production. A three page letter written on an embossed card folded to 4 x 6 inches. Very Good condition. Show more