(JOHN BARRYMORE, HAMLET)
(American Actor, 1882-1942)
Shakespeare's Tragedy of Hamlet, London, J.M. Dent & Sons, Ltd. New York, E.P. Dutton & Co. Inc., 1932. Signed by John Barrymore, For Dr. Granville Q. Adams - with sincere good wishes from an actor whose favorite role lies elusively between these corners! John Barrymore March 6, 1935. Also later signed by his daughter, Diana Barrymore, Feb. 16, 1948, For Dorien Adams - I wish my favorite part lay here also - I still wear tights, but not Hamlet's - my part is Joan - all the best, Diana Barrymore. With inscription This is exactly the same edition used by Mr. John Barrymore in memorizing Hamlet for the stage production of that play. G.Q.A. 4/9/35 N.Y.C.
H 5¼ x W 4 inches