Henry Irving letters : London : ALS, 1889 Apr. 6 and 9.

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Henry Irving letters : London : ALS, 1889 Apr. 6 and 9.

Two short letters written on Lyceum Theatre stationary.

[4] p. ; 20 cm.

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Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905

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Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) was a British actor-manager. Born Feb. 6, 1838, in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, Eng., he died Oct. 13, 1905, in Bradford, Yorkshire. Irving's original name was John Henry Brodribb. He achieved early success and began to play leading roles throughout London, often with Ellen Terry. In 1878, he took over the Lyceum Theatre and hired Terry as the company's leading lady. This partnership lasted for 25 years and was reknowned throughout England and the United States. Bra...