A group of 22 signed letters or postcards by actors who have portrayed Sherlock Holmes on stage or screen.
Including: RATHBONE, Basil (1892-1967). Autograph letter signed (“Basil Rathbone”) to “Dear Mrs. Osstel”, answering Mrs. Osstel’s request for an autograph, Nov: 25. 32. One page, 8vo, on personal stationery. Some rubbing, creasing. -- BROOK, Clive (1887-1974). A pair of typed letters signed and a signed postcard. [V.p., 1920s-1970]. Letters are on personal stationery (some toning, soiling, creases). -- WONTNER, Arthur (1875-1960). 3 autograph letters signed, a signed Christmas card and envelope, 2 signed postcards. [V.p, 1910s-1950s]. Letters on plain paper (some general toning, rubbing, creasing). -- MASSEY, Raymond (1896-1983). 2 autograph letters signed. Beverly Hills, 1971-1973. Both letters on personal stationery (some mild soiling, creasing). -- OWEN, Reginald (1887-1972). Autograph note signed. [N.p., May 1932]. On plain gray paper with 3 holes at upper margin (some toning, soiling, marginal date in another hand). -- HARDING, Lyn (1867-1952). Autograph letter signed and signed postcard. [V.p., ca. 1910s]. Letter is on plain paper (some rubbing, thumbsoiling, creasing). -- NORWOOD, Eille (1861-1948). Autograph letter signed and signed postcard. [V.p., ca. 1920s]. Letter is on personal stationery (some toning, creasing to letter). With an unsigned cigarette card. -- HICKS, Seymour (1871-1949). Typed note signed. London: 20th April 1914. On personal stationery (creased, soiled, with a few tears, pencil notations on verso). -- SAINTSBURY, H. A. (1869-1939). 2 autograph letters signed. [V.p., 1912-1913]. One letter on plain paper, one on personal stationery (some toing, creasing, thumbsoiling). -- WILMER, Douglas (1920-2016). Autograph note signed. [N.p., 21.10.94]. On plain gray half-sheet (minor marginal toning). -- POHLE, Robert W., Jr. and HART, Douglas C. Sherlock Holmes on the Screen. South Brunswick: A. S. Barnes, [1977]. 4to. Illustrated. Publisher’s full gray boards, spine lettered in white (some mild rubbing, soiling, text a bit toned); publisher’s printed dust jacket (jacket rubbed, somewhat worn). FIRST EDITION. All actors included in this group are mentioned in this book.