Renowned American Shakespearean actor (1833–1893) and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Civil War–dated DS, signed “Edwin Booth,” one page, 5 x 8, August 25, 1864. Booth signs at the conclusion of an autograph request document issued by the Western Illinois Sanitary Fair Committee. In part: “As a means for increasing the fund for the benefit of our soldiers, and procuring a valuable and interesting collection, the Executive Committee have decided to respectfully request the Autographs of prominent persons.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite portrait of Booth in Shakespearean costume. RR Auction COA.
