Shelfmark
Ib3.2.55
Author
Title
The tempest.
Varying form of title
Spine title: Observations made by the great actress Mrs Fanny Kemble
Publication, distribution, etc.
[S.l. : s.n., ca. 1853]
Physical description
3, [1] p. ; 23 cm. (4to)
Note
Caption title.
Note
"Some of Mrs. Fanny Kemble's Eton audience expressed a wish to possess the foregoing observations on the Tempest, and with her permission they are printed."--p. 3.
Provenance
Accompanied by tipped-in ALs from George Young to [Edward Littleton] Vaughan (assistant master 1876-1913, 1914-1919), dated Cookham, Berks., 16 Feb. [19]21, presenting the pamphlet, explaining the reasons for suggesting that the reading took place in winter 1853, and mentioning readings by other actors in the preceding years.
Binding
Sewn in black moiré cloth boards; tan canvas spine; paper cover label with ms. title "Observations made by the great actress Mrs Fanny Kemble when she read "The tempest" to an audience of Eton boys in 1853."
Subject
Shakespeare, William, 1564 - 1616 Tempest.
Subject
Shakespeare, William, 1564 - 1616 Appreciation
Subject
Subject
Theater Great Britain History 19th century.
Added entry--name
Young, George former owner.
Added entry--name
Vaughan, E. L. (Edward Littleton) Edward Littleton former owner.
Added entry--place
England.
Identifier
B43441