This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2023
LAFAYETTE (Sigmund Neuberger, 1871 – 1911). Theatrical Contract Signed by The Great Lafayette. For a week of twelve evening performances and two matinees at the Grand Theatre of Varieties, Bolton, “commencing Monday November 14th 1910.” With numerous strikeouts and amendments, and the performance described as “Illusionists & Band &c.” their performances being given for a fee of £325 per week. One folded 4to sheet with old folds and marginal chips as expected. Modern red ink notations in margins. SIGNED in ink by Lafayette and initialed in his hand six times. RARE.Several instances of foreshadowing appear in the amendments to the contract in Lafayette’s hand. Beside clause seven, on the first page, he has added the words “or death” in reference to his possible failure to appear. On the third page, Lafayette has stricken out all terms, and circled number 13 at the top of the sheet, adding an arrow and the phrase “unlucky number” below it. The final leaf bears Lafayette’s note regarding advertising: “Please send amount of posters required as early as 3 months in advance to 17 Green Street Leicester Sq. London.” This address was the headquarters of Will Goldston’s famous magic emporium.