X0609 4 2025-10-16 0 0000009521 BANCROFT FUND LTD BCV 0001247238 VANEKRIS ANTHONIE C false C/O GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ONE CORPORATE CENTER RYE NY 10580 1 0 0 0 0 Common Shares 2025-10-16 4 S 0 750 23.5347 D 500 I Trust account for daughter Common Shares 2025-10-16 4 S 0 400 23.515 D 500 I Trust account for son The shares reported are held in a trust account for the daughter of Mr. van Ekris. Mr. van Ekris also serves as the trustee on the account. The shares reported are held in a trust account for the son of Mr. van Ekris. Mr. van Ekris also serves as the trustee on the account. John C. Ball as Attorney-in-Fact for Anthonie C. van Ekris 2026-06-02