Theatre.- Kennard (Nina A.) Life of Mrs. Siddons, 2
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Theatre.- Kennard (Nina A.) Life of Mrs. Siddons, 2 vol., extra-illustrated with 42 engraved portraits, 2 views of theatres, and 26 contemporary playbills, some foxing and browning to plates or borders, contemporary red half morocco, spines gilt in compartments, very lightly rubbed to covers and extremities but overall bright, tall 8vo, 1887.
⁂ An interesting example of 19th century theatrical history, with portraits bound in alongside where the actors or writers are mentioned in the biography. Sarah Siddons, David Garrick, Hannah Pritchard, John Henderson, John Kemble, Sheridan and other contemporary actors or playwrights feature among others. The views pictured of Drury Lane and The New Theatre Royal in Convent Garden also complement the biography, bound in alongside the very rare playbills all featuring Mrs Siddons.
⁂ An interesting example of 19th century theatrical history, with portraits bound in alongside where the actors or writers are mentioned in the biography. Sarah Siddons, David Garrick, Hannah Pritchard, John Henderson, John Kemble, Sheridan and other contemporary actors or playwrights feature among others. The views pictured of Drury Lane and The New Theatre Royal in Convent Garden also complement the biography, bound in alongside the very rare playbills all featuring Mrs Siddons.
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Theatre.- Kennard (Nina A.) Life of Mrs. Siddons, 2
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