LAWLEY, Francis (1825-1901). Sportsman & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Fergusson, 3 pages 8vo, 75 Victoria Street, 25 June 1874. Relating a story about Edmund Kean and an obscure actor.

'There was once a nameless & obscure actor who, upon meeting the great Edmund Kean, saluted him with "I think we once acted in Hamlet together?" "I do not remember it", said Kean: to which answer was made "yes - you acted Hamlet & I acted the cock!" ...'

£32 [No: 21142]