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[Herbert Beerbohm Tree, actor-manager.] Contract for His Majesty's Theatre, London, signed on his behalf by Henry Dana, engaging 'Miss Sylvia Dryhurst' [ the Anglo-Irish poet Sylvia Lynd ] to act in a production of 'The Merchant of Venice'.

Author: 
Henry Dana (1855-1921), general manager of Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), actor-manager [Sylvia Lynd (1888-1952), Anglo-Irish poet, wife of the essayist Robert Lynd (1879-1949)]
Publication details: 
His Majesty's Theatre [Haymarket, London]. 14 March 1908.
£150.00

2pp., 4to. Bifolium. In fair condition, aged and worn. Contract, signed on Tree's behalf by Henry Dana. A printed form, completed in a second hand, headed 'HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE', and dated 14 March 1908. Signed by Dana: 'pp H Beerbohm Tree | Henry Dana'. Engaging 'Miss Sylvia Dryhurst' for 'The run of "The Merchant of Venice", at the salary of one guinea per week of six performances. 'This engagement is terminable by two weeks' notice on either side'. Not signed by SL. The second page carries the fifteen 'Rules and Regulations' of 'His Majesty's Theatre. | Proprietor and Manager - Mr. TREE.'

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