Buckstone John Baldwin 1802 (9 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

On 4 x 9.5 strip of paper. In good condition, with light signs of age. Reads 'Truly Yours | Jno. B Buckstone | T. Q. H'. Presumably cut from a letter in response to a request for an autograph.

See his entry, and Manby's, in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, on first leaf of bifolium, with the blank second leaf carrying traces of tape from the mount. Neatly folded for postage. Addressed to 'My dear Manby' and signed 'Jno. B Buckstone'. In addition to his work as an engineer Manby was for many years involved in the management of the Adelphi and Haymarket theatres. Buckstone begins by finrming him that he is enclosing a 'fresh Bill', and has 'sent in the proposal, for a Policy of £300, which will be issued in a few days', and which he will forward to Manby, 'with thanks for your thought of such arrangement as it has only expedited what I intended to do for myself'. He takes it for granted that Manby will 'hold the Bill due on Tuesday next till you are in possession of the Policy'.…

unbound. Condition: very good(+). A.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, mourning stationary, The Royal Haymarket, September 22nd 1855, explaining to the recipient that he is overwhelmed with work, in full: "I have so many manuscripts sent to me and I find it utterly impossible to read them all - send the title of your work and I will either read or return it immediately." Bottom black border has been trimmed, otherwise in very good condition. English actor and playwright associated with the Adelphi Theater and later, the manager of the Haymarket Theater from 1853-1877.…

8vo. 1 page. About a newspaper advert for an upcoming event: "The advertisement has been daily in 'The Times' [.] It takes place Monday next 14th inst. Tickets £ 1s 1d each. I shall be happy to send one to you on request [.]". - With traces of old mounting on the verso, a hole in the paper (no loss of text), and some slight brownstaining. Includes a newspaper clipping with an engraved portrait.…

1p., 4to. 15 lines. On aged and worn paper. The letter reads 'Dear Sir/ | A general meeting of all the Dramatic Authors will take place at the Garricks head in Bow Street on Monday nexxt at One o'Clock. Can you continue to come among us?, as it is for the purpose of making some arrangements and appointing an agent under the new act - As many of your plays have been written within the last ten years, the act being so far retrospective, it is to your interest to understand all its advantages - I undertook to write you on the subject, and also to inform you that Douglas Jerrold and Thomas James Serle will become subscribers to your work. One copy each - Am very happy to hear that your list of names are [sic] increasing'. The final reference is to Dibdin's 'Last Lays of the Last Three Dibdins' (1833), a collection of 200 songs which, according to the Oxford DNB, he published, '[e]ncouraged by Bulwer-Lytton's copyright reform, [.] under royal patronage and wide theatrical subscription'. Dibdin is not named as the recipient, but the item comes from a small collection of his papers.…

See the appreciative entry on Buckstone by Donald Roy in the Dictionary of National Biography. Interesting and informative letters, shedding vivid light on the day-to-day workings of early-Victorian theatre, written by a leading London actor-manager and dramatist and sent to a provincial actor-manager, regarding the arrangement of engagements, benefits, and plays. Of particular interest is the fourth letter, which refers to Mrs Fitzwilliam [Fanny [Frances Elizabeth] Fitzwilliam, née Copeland] (1801-1854), with whom Buckstone toured New Orleans and the South, c. 1840-1841. Five items. Total of 7pp, 4to. Each on a bifolium. Aged and worn, each with a central spike-hole, and all with traces of mount adhering along one edge. ONE: 20 August 1839; Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Reverse of second leaf with broken seal in red wax, postmark (King Street, Covent Garden), and address to 'M. H. Simpson Esq | Theatre Royal | Birmingham'. 1p. Presumably referring to a Birmingham benefit, he states that although there is no person he would 'rather endeavour to serve than Mr. Monro', 'Friday the 30th is unfortunately one of the days (or rather nights) on which "Single Life" is fixed to be acted and Mr. Webster [the actor Benjamin Nottingham Webster (1797-1882) lessee of the Haymarket] cannot give permission for my absence'. He even 'waited till to-day to see Mr. W & be certain of public arrangemen[t]'. He reports that 'We are doing greatly here, comedy nights and all', and ends in the hope that 'things are flourishing at Brummagem'. He ends with regards 'to Mr. Monro and Mrs. Simpson'. TWO: Undated [on paper with watermarked date 1839]; 'Theatre Royal Liverpoo'l. 2pp. Closely written. He begins by explaining that Webster 'brings out a new play of Bulwers on Wednesday in which I am not concerned', and that 'there is not the shadow of a doubt that he will refuse me further leave of absence'. He 'would rather play for [Simpson's] benefit on Friday the 22nd. which I have no doubt I shall be able to do'. He states that he will arrange with Simpson before he leaves Birmingham, adding: 'I enclose you books of the Melodrama of Peter Bell which I think would act well at Birmingham. It will require getting up, and can't be too soon put in hand if you can do it, we shall want a waggon and horses'. He enjoins him to 'read it attentively' and give his opinion of a detailed itinerary, for the purpose of Simpson making up playbills, for four days ending in 'Friday Benefit Mr Buckstones last new comedy of Single Life and Peter Bell (perhaps)'. The itinerary features two of Buckstone's plays premiered in London in 1838 and 1839: 'The Duchess de la Vaubaliere - I think I called it The Dukes Bride" - you can refer to the bills and ascertain and "Weak Points"'. Also 'for this night only "The Lottery Ticket"'. He continues: 'What do you say to this arrangement? - I shall write positively on Wednesday but I am so sure of being able to be with you that you may be getting the Duchess and Peter Bell ready.' Postscript: 'My part in Peter Bell will be "Martin" The Tinker'. THREE: 29 April [1840]; 'T[heatre]. R[oyal]., Adelphi'. 1p. Addressed, with broken seal in red wax and 1840 postmark, to 'M. H. Simpson | Theatre Royal | Birmingham'. The letter begins: 'Mr. Yates has only this morning decided that he will close on Wedy the 6th. May on Saty. the 9th. at the latest in which case I can act with you, if the time will agree with your arrangements, or Monday the 11th. May for 5 nights or commence Monday the 18th.' He gives a preference, explaining that he is 'in treaty with another Theatre for the 18th. or thereabouts'. If his suggested date is agreeable, he will send 'the Manuscript of "Poor Jack" [premiered at the Adelphi, 3 February 1840] and arrange my pieces for the week.' Simpson writes on the cover: 'Engaged for the 11th of May 1840 | M. H. Simpson | terms as before'. FOUR: 29 November 1842; 'T[heatre]. R[oyal]. Haymarket. 2pp. 4to. On bifolium with ANS by Sim.…