Bartley, George, actor and comedian (1782-1858). Autograph letter fragment signed.

N. p. o. d.

Oblong 16mo. 2 lines. Mounted to larger backing paper. With addition (see below).

 200.00

"Yours ever Geo. Bartley".

Bartley was successful at playing odd elderly men and bluff uncles, so Falstaff became his favourite character, and he acted in many Shakespearean comedies. His second wife, the tragic actress Sarah (née Smith), trumped her husband's success.

Includes a mounted newspaper article with a portrait of Bartley. Traces of old mounting on the verso and slight brownstaining.

Stock Code: BN#61320 Tag: