Shelfmark
Kbb.4.19 (copy 1)
Additional shelfmark
Kbb.4.20 (copy 2)
Additional shelfmark
Kbb.4.21 (copy 3)
Author
Title
The art of the theatre / together with an introduction by Edward Gordon Craig and a preface by R. Graham Robertson.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Edinburgh & London : T. N. Foulis, 1905.
Physical description
[2], 54, [2] p., [7] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Note
This is the ordinary edition. Also published in an edition printed on hand-made paper, limited to 150 copies.
Note
According to Craig, the English edition appeared in June 1905.
Note
Plates protected by tissue guards.
Note
Publisher's printed grey paper wrappers with fore-edge flaps; coloured woodcut by Craig on front wrapper; also issued in cloth with woodcut pasted in centre of upper cover.
Citation/references note
Fletcher, I.K. & Rood, A. Edward Gordon Craig: a bibliography (London: Society for Theatre Research, 1967), A4(d)
Provenance
[Copy 1] Inscribed by Craig on front free-endpaper: "the 1st copy. To Nellie. Oct. 22. 1905.", i.e. his daughter Nellie [Ellen Gordon Craig]. Initialled "NC" in red pencil.
Provenance
[Copy 2] Inscribed on front cover: "E.C. from E.T."
Provenance
[Copy 3] Bookplate of Wilson Barrett; title page inscription of W. Collingridge Barnett.
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
Binding
[Copy 3] Rebound in maroon half calf with red buckram boards; original wrappers retained.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 1] Two loosely inserted press cuttings of items by Craig: "A note upon 'Scene'", 17 Oct. 1907 and "A letter to Eleonora Duse. From Gordon Craig", Westminster Gazette, 15 Nov. 1907.
Subject
Theater.
Subject
Stage design Great Britain 20th century.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Craig, Ellen Gordon, 1904 - 1975 former owner.
Added entry--name
T. N. Foulis publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Added entry--place
Scotland Edinburgh.
Identifier
B46491