Stage actor considered the finest Hamlet of his day; he was also the brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Bold ink signature, “Yours truly, Edwin Booth, Tory Branch,” on an off-white card, dated September 3, 1871. Matted with a portrait of Booth, to an overall size of 8 x 12. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling and a couple of diagonal creases. R&R COA.