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Basil Rathbone

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Basil Rathbone

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Auction Date:2011 Nov 09 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Lengthy ALS, three pages, 6.5 x 10, January 20, 1951. Letter to Mr. Underwood concerning Rathbone’s hope for a new play. In part, “I believe that the play ‘The First Gentleman’ has both merit & distinction besides commercial values. Young romance thwarted by a dominant father is always a good premise, & when that father is the Prince of Wales, later George IV a vain Scotist, but potentially a brilliant statesman (a fact little known) we add colour & intrigue…It is my hope to produce ‘The First Gentleman’ & play the Prince of Wales. Discussing its production with several people prominent in different Depts. of the theatre, it would seem that the production should have a capitol of $80,000 - possibly less, possibly more.” All three pages are matted with three glossy photos of Rathbone from throughout his career to an overall size of 29 x 24. In fine condition. A lengthy letter brimming with outstanding theatrical content. Oversized.