Author: Stodart, Edwd. (Edward)
Title: Queens of the Drama: A Series of Portraits Engraved in the Stipple Manner By Edwd. Stodart - Artists Signed Proofs (SIGNED LTD. ED.)
Description: London: F. B. Daniell, 1891, 1891. First Edition. Hardcover. Richardson, J. Van Bleeck, Downman, Sir T. Lawrence. First printing, limited edition of 50 copies. Elephant folio in original green paper-covered boards. Eight signed proofs, 4 in black ink, 4 in tinted ink, with tissue guards. Subjects are: Ann Oldfield, Mrs. Woffington, Mrs. Siddons, Miss Farren, after J. Richardson, Van Bleeck, Downman and Sir T. Lawrence. Brief bio on each actress. Plates are Nearly Fine with no foxing, but disbound in the covers. Boards are quite worn at extremities, as expected for the age, but holding well. Rare and interesting item. Fair.

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