ALS, two pages, tastefully adhered together to an overall size of 4.5 x 13.25, August 20, 1852. Letter to "Mr. Coe," concerning the play Used Up, in full: "As it is not yet absolutely certain that Mr. Costello will be unable to play Sir Adonis at Liverpool, I think the best lan will be to leave the question of your dress until we get there. I remember in one of the streets of Liverpool an immense repository kept by one Hyams, where the whole could be bought in a few minutes. And as we shall be there on the day before we act, there would be time for any alterations that might be necessary in what you found ready made, otherwise suitable for the character." In very good to fine condition, with show-through at the top from old tape on the reverse, and light edge toning from prior display. Accompanied by two unsigned engraved portraits. In 1852, Dickens appeared as Sir Charles Coldstream in the play 'Used Up,' presented by The Amateur Company of the Guild of Literature and Art. The noted illustrator John Tenniel also appeared in the two-act comedy, as did Dickens's close friend and fellow writer Wilkie Collins. His correspondent, "Mr. Coe," indeed performed the role of Sir Adonis Leech. A fantastic letter related to Dickens's leisure-career as an amateur actor.
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