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[THEATRE] A group of 12 items related to stage appearances of Sherlock Holmes, including:
“Charles Frohman Presents William Gillette in His Four-Act Drama Sherlock Holmes” at the Detroit Opera House program. [Detroit: ca. 1920s]. Sight 13 ½ x 5”. Mounted and framed under glass 17 ¾ x 9 ¾”. Apparent creasing, a 2” tear at lower left. -- VAN MANE, Fred. William Gillette… as Sherlock Holmes. [Ca. 1960s-1970s]. 8vo pamphlet about Gillette as Holmes. 8vo. Original printed wrappers. -- Printed flier for The Return of Sherlock Holmes starring Michael Cashman. 1997. 8 ½ x 5 ¼”. -- 3 programs for various performances of Sherlock Holmes. All 8vos. Original wrappers. Lead actors of Holmes include: Leonard Nimoy, Hunter Gardner, and John Neville. -- A black and white publicity photo of Jeremy Brett in street clothing. Approximately 8 x 10”. With stage photographer credit on verso. -- Program for The House of Temperley by Arthur Conan Doyle At the Royal Adelphi Theatre. [London, ca. 1890s-1900s]. 4to. Printed wrappers. -- Poster for Sherlock Holmes and The Incredible Murder of Cardinal Tosca. [Ft. Collins, 1996]. Approximately 22 x 17”. -- Poster, a Playbill program and program for The Crucifer of Blood at the Helen Hayes Theatre. [New York: 1979]. Poster is approximately 22 x 14”. Playbill and program are in original printed wrappers. Program is signed by Paxton Whitehead (Sherlock Holmes) and Glenn Close (Irene St. Claire). Some general rubbing, light wear, soiling to all items.