Henry Irving acting prompt-book, 1897 February 12.

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Henry Irving acting prompt-book, 1897 February 12.

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The collection consists of one acting prompt-book, heavily annotated and corrected by actor and manager Henry Irving for his leading role as Napoleon in the play Madame Sans-Gene (written by Sardou and Moreau and adapted by Comyns). The book is an octave bound in green kidsking, somewhat worn, consisting of Folios (55)-99 as issued, Irving's part for Napoleon. The book is autographed "Henry Irving/Lyceum Theatre, 12 February '97" and presents an excellent source of Irving's acting methods.

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Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905

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Moreau, Émile, 1852-1922

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Carr, J. Comyns (Joseph Comyns), 1849-1916

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