Sir henry irving and miss ellen terry. A record of over twenty years at the Lyceum Theatre.
London.
Henry J. Drane, 1897.
First edition.
8vo.
[8], 48, [1], 10-16, 8, [1], 18-48pp. Partially misbound. With 76 illustrations in the text. Original publisher's brown cloth, lettered in gilt to upper board, T.E.G. A trifle rubbed and marked, spine sunned. Internally clean and crisp.
A 'souvenir', or 'anecdotal, biographical and critical monograph' of Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905), actor-manager of the West End's Lyceum Theatre, and the leading lady of his company, acclaimed Shakespearean actress Ellen Terry (1847-1928). Contains a full-page illustration of Irving as Corporal Gregory Brewster in 'A Story of Waterloo'; an illustration which first appeared in The Westminster Budget. Included alongside this is a full list of parts played by Irving at the Lyceum from 1871 to 1895.
£ 125.00
Antiquates Ref: 23266
