[James Robinson Planché, dramatist, antiquary and herald.] Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Dear [Derrick?]’, regarding Charles Dance and a benefit.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. LETTER: 1p, 12mo. In fair condition, lightly aged, in remains of windowpane mount. Folded twice. Addressed to ‘Dear [Derrick?]’ and signed ‘J: R: Planché’. The year has been supplied in another hand in pencil. He informs him that ‘Charles Dance is out of town’, and that ‘the price would be one guinea - but I am sure that being for a benefit he will make no charges’. Planché is ‘of course not authorized to say so’, but he has ‘no doubt upon the subject’ and will tell Dormer so on his return. ENGRAVED PORTRAIT: By Briggs from Onwhyn, with facsimile of Planché’s signature at foot. The dimensions of the image are roughly 7 x 9 cm. The page on which it is printed, originally 12mo, has been cut down, and has wear to both bottom corners. Otherwise in fair condition, lightly discoloured.