139. Quayle ( Sir Anthony, actor, 1913-89) [Contribution], typed story with cut signature “Anthony Quayle” laid down , 1p., slightly browned, 8vo, [c. 1960].

est. £60 – £80

“This is a story about Mrs. Jordan, the mistress of King William IV. They say that when he protested to her that she was too expensive to maintain, Mrs. Jordan tore off the bottom of a poster advertising her latest play (she was an actress). It read: ‘No money returned after the raising of the curtain’. Anthony Quayle.”

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