British-born actor (1892–1967) best known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in radio, film, and television, and of villains in several popular adventure films of the 1930s and ’40s. ALS, two pages, 5.25 x 7, 420 East Fiftieth Street personal letterhead, April 23, 1926. Rathbone writes to Mr. Wagner. In part: “Thank you so much for your charming letter of good wishes. We had a very lovely day & are so happy…. Ouida asks me to say she was so touched by the sentiment of your expressed wish that we may be your good friends. I trust that we may & that we may have with you some of our happiness….” Intersecting mailing folds and a few minor smudges and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
