Milton (Billy).- Album of photographs, signatures and inscriptions addressed to Billy Milton from various contemporary stage and film actors, 34 photographs, 2 removed, one or two others trimmed affecting inscriptions, some leaves removed at stubs, others chipped or trimmed, c.255 x 200mm (10 x 8 in) or smaller, c.1920s-30s; and another album of Cousis Cigarette cards of personalities from Cairo and Malta, 4to (2)

⁂ A fantastic 1920-30s album encapsulating the golden age of British cinema. Billy Milton (1905-1989) was an early British stage, film and television leading actor. Known as a performer in musicals, cabarets, and revues, Milton's latter career continued into the mid-80s and he joined forces with Douglas Byng in a double act. Each signed and inscribed photograph from other contempories are from the likes of Evelyn Laye, Beatrice Lillie, Monty Banks, Barbette, and Mistinguett. The latter, known as 'Mis' was a French actress and Cabaret star, who would frequently accompany Milton in duets. Known at the Moulin Rouge and the Folies Bergère, Mistinguett was at one point the highest-paid female entertainer in the world, and her legs were insured for 500,000 francs.

The cigarette card album contents are similar to those of the much prized Guinea Gold.