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Considered the greatest Shakespearean actor of his day. He was born in 1789 of uncertain parentage but rose to considerable fame and wealth on the European and American stage. ALS signed “E. Kean,” one page, 4 x 6.25, no date. Letter to a gentleman in his difficult to decipher hand. In part: “Will you be kind enough to send by bearer a couple of orders for Friday evening.” Double cloth matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Kean as Sir Giles Overreach to an overall size of 14 x 11.75. In very good condition, with horizontal folds and scattered toning and soiling, and some mirroring of ink. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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