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Ref: 7093 |
William
Henry West Betty, Actor, bronze medal 1804 by J Westwood, rare Obv: bust of
youthful William Betty left, full name and date of birth around Rev:
BRITISH TRAGEDY WITH FEELING AND PROPRIETY HE ASTONISHES THE JUDICIOUS
OBSERVERS OF HUMAN NATURE 1804 in 12 lines within oak wreath References:
BHM 761 Condition:
Very fine, good portrait; Diameter: 32mm Notes:
William Betty (1791-1874), a young Shakespearian actor ‘of considerable
ability’ (BHM), was at the height of his fame in 1803-1804, touring Britain
and Ireland. He retired in 1824 but was able to live for the next 50 years
off the earnings made from his acting career. Price
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