Shelfmark
Kbb.2.24
Author
Title
Henry Irving / Edward Gordon Craig.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, 1938.
Physical description
vii, [1], 252 p. ; ill. : 21 cm.
Series statement
(Aldine library ; no. 1)
Note
"This is number 1 of the Aldine Library"--page facing title page.
Note
[8] pages at end: series prospectus for The Aldine library.
Note
Publisher's blue cloth boards; spine blocked in gilt.
Citation/references note
Fletcher, I.K. & Rood, A. Edward Gordon Craig: a bibliography (London: Society for Theatre Research, 1967), A31(e)
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
Provenance
Presentation copy from Craig to Elena Meo, inscribed: "M. with love [from] P." and with publication date added to title page in his hand. Craig's annotation in pencil criticising the quality of the illustrations, p. 42.
Copy-specific note
Publisher's printed yellow advertisement wrapper loosely inserted at front: "First cheap edition for the Irving centenary" [and] "Aldine books are books to own". Publisher's printed bookmark advertising the Everyman's Library.
Subject
Subject
Actors Great Britain Biography.
Subject
Theater Great Britain History 19th century.
Subject
Theatrical managers Great Britain Biography.
Subject
Shakespearean actors and actresses.
Added entry--name
Meo, Elena. former owner.
Added entry--name
J. M. Dent & Sons publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B46575