Beerbohm (Max, 1872-1956). Autograph Letter Signed, 'Max Beerbohm', 48 Upper Berkeley Street, 8th

Beerbohm (Max, 1872-1956). Autograph Letter Signed, 'Max Beerbohm', 48 Upper Berkeley Street, 8th February 1899, to Ethel, concerning H.V. Esmond's play 'Grierson's Way' that Beerbohm had just attended: "there was a real and very realistic baby in the play - not the doll I had hoped for - and the whole audience crowed with delight so long as it was on the stage, despite its tragic significance", three pages, folded, approx. 95mm x 150mm, faint horizontal fold 'Grierson's Way' by H.V. Esmond opened at the Haymarket Theatre on 7th February 1899, the day prior to this letter being written. Beerbohm reviewed the play for the 'Saturday Review' on 11th February 1899: "There was also a baby in the play. As soon as it appeared on the stage, the audience distinguished itself by continuous peals of inane laughter". (1)