Abraham Lincoln Related
1862 Civil War John Wilkes Booth Theatrical Playbill
(JOHN WILKES BOOTH). Original May 12, 1862 “Boston Museum” Broadsheet Theatrical Playbill Announcement.
May 12, 1862-Dated Civil War Era, “Boston Museum,” large 19” x 6” Printed Broadsheet Style Playbill Announcement, Very Fine. It is boldly announcing a “Limited Engagement of J. Wilkes Booth...” who, in part:

“will appear on Monday Evening May 12th. The Management respectfully announce that his engagement is for POSITIVELY TWO WEEKS ONLY. Reserved Seat List for Either of His Nights Now Open.”

To promote the actor’s engagement the bottom of the bill notes, “SEE OTHER SIDE.” On the back is printed, “J. Wilkes Booth. Opinions of the New York Press!” It repeats Booth’s stage reviews from the eight leading New York papers, which are extensively quoted with high praise for the actor John Wilkes Booth. Some irregular paper loss on the left margin affects the text for one of the reviews, and a small part of the obverse. A rare, very displayable piece of original, Civil War period, John Wilkes Booth Performance ephemera. Rare.