Item #282694 Autographed Note Signed. Johnstone BENNETT, 1876 - 1906.

Autographed Note Signed

1896.

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 men%u2019s 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.

Binding: Unbound
Condition: Near Fine
Language: English

Price: $350.00

Item #282694

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