1653. EDWIN BOOTH (1833-1893) American actor who was he brother of John Wilkes and is renowned as the greatest Hamlet of his time. A.L.S. "Edwin Booth" 1p. 8vo., Boston, Mar. 10, 1880, to "My Dear Rupell", in part: "...If Abbey wants the head...I shall urge him to buy it. I hardly think it is in the artistic line..." Cleanly split at middle, easily repaired. Otherwise good condition. $100-150