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1988
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Stone, Henry Dickinson |
| Personal recollections of the drama, or theatrical reminiscences, embracing sketches of prominent actors and actresses, their chief characteristics, original anecdotes of them, and incidents connected therewith. Albany, Charles Van Benthuysen & Sons, 1873 316 p., frontis., illus., ports PN 2248 S7 |
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1989
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Taylor, Elizabeth |
| Authentic memoirs of Mrs. Clarke, in which is portrayed the secret history and intrigues of many characters in the first circles of fashion and high life; and containing the whole of her correspondence during the time she lived under the protection of his royal highness to Duke of York, the gallant Duke’s love letters and other interesting papers never before published. London, Thomas Tegg, 1809 212 p., col. port PN 2598 C45 T3 |
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1990
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Taylor, Tom, 1817-1880 |
| Charles Dickens. The story of his life. By the author of the "Life of Thackerary." With illustrations and facsimiles. New York, Harper & Brothers, 1870 110 p., illus., ports, facs. Paper covers bound in PR 4581 T4 |
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1991
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The theatrical times; a weekly magazine of thespian biography, original dramatic essays, provincial, continental, American, metropolitan theatricals; a complete record of public amusements, with original portraits of eminent living actors. v. 1-4, n. 8 (no. 1-145), June 13, 1846-March 17,1849; n.s. 1-4, Sept. 13-Oct 4, 1851. London. S. Grieves 5 v. in 1., illus., ports Endleaf note: "Lacks nos. 34 + 35; June 13, 1846 to March 25, 1848 inclusive." Library also lacks nos. 100-145; n.s. 1-4; April 1, 1848-Oct. 4, 1851 PN 2001 T6 |
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1992
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The thespian dictionary; or, dramatic biography of the eighteenth century; containing sketches of the lives, productions, & c.of all the principal managers, dramatists, composers, commentators, actors, and actresses, of the United Kingdom: interspersed with several original anecdotes; and forming a concise history of the English stage. London, Printed by J. Cundee for T. Hurst, 1802 l v. (unpaged), frontis., 7 col. ports "Bound by Bayntun Bath Eng" PN 2597 T5 1802 |
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1993
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Thomas, Augustus, 1857-1934 |
| The print of my remembrance. Illustrated with photographs and numerous drawings by the author. New York, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1922 477 p., plates, ports (frontis.) PS 3023 A4 |
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1994
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Thomas Buchanan Read, March 12, 1822-May 11,1872. A memorial. [Hopewell, Pennsylvania] 1922 30 p., frontis., port, illus. Includes sketch of the life of Thomas Buchanan Read by Lewis Harley. Memorial service, Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church, May 30, 1922 PS 2686 T45 |
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1995
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Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914 |
| The life, crime, and capture of John Wilkes Booth, with a full sketch of the conspiracy of which he was the leader, and the pursuit, trial and execution of his accomplices. New York, Dick & Fitzgerald, ca. 1865 [65] p., frontis. port, illus. At end: Catalogue of books published by Dick & Fitzgerald. [14] p. (page numbering irregular) Paper covers bound in E 457.5 T742 |
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1996
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The trail of the assasins and conspirators of Washington City, D. C., May and June, 1865, for the murder of President Abraham Lincoln. Full of illustrative engravings. Being a full and verbatim report of the testimony of all the witnesses examined in the whole trail. . .The whole being complete and unabridged in this volume, being prepared on the spot by the special correspondents and reporters of the Philadelphia Daily Inquirer, expressly for this edition. Philadelphia, T. B. Peterson & Brothers, ca. 1865 210 p., illus. At head of title: Complete and unabridged edition. Containing the whole of the suppressed evidence Thin paper edition. Paper covers bound in E 457.7 T83 |
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1997
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Trumble, Alfred |
| Great artists of the American stage. A portrait gallery of the leading actors and actresses of America. With critical biographies. Part I. New York, Richard K. Fox, 1882 73 p., plates, ports, title vignette No more published? PN 2285 T7 |
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1998
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Vandenhoff, George, 1820-1884 |
| Leaves from an actor’s note-book; with reminiscences and chit-chat of the green-room and the stage, in England and America. New York, D. Appleton and Company, 1860 347 p. Published also under the title: Dramatic reminiscences; or, actors, and actresses in England and America. . .Ed., with preface, by Henry Seymour Carlton. London, 1860 PN 2598 V3 A33 |
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1999
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Waldron, Francis Godolphin, 1744-1818 |
| The Shakespearean miscellany: containing a collection of scarce and valuable tracts; biographical anecdotes of theatrical performers; with portraits of ancient and modern actors (of many whom there are no prints extant) scarce and original poetry; and curious remains of antiquity. . .Printed chiefly from manuscripts, in the possession of, and with occasional notes by, F. G. Waldron. London, Printed by Knight and Compton, 1802 45, 3, 84, 50 p., illus. ports Contents: The life, and surprising adventures, miracles, & ca. of the prophet Abraham; Miscellaneous antiquities; Miscellaneous poetry; The English stage Endpaper inscription: "Perfect copies of this book are very scarce. This copy contains all the plates, including the rare one of Theophilus Cibber and Tom Davies and all fine impressing. I have been around among the ‘old’ book stores, and visited collectors for the last five years, and this is only the third perfect copy of this book that I have seen. Sunday night Feb 9, 1873." PR 1105 W3 1802 |
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2000
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Wemyss, Francis Courtney, 1797-1852 |
| Chronology of the American stage, from 1752-1852. New York, O. A. Roorbach, ca. 1852 191 p. Paper covers bound in PN 2251 W4 |
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2001
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Wemyss, Francis Courtney, 1797-1859 |
| Twenty-six years of the life of an actor and manager. Interspersed with sketches, anecdotes and opinions of the professional merits of the most celebrated actors and actresses of our day. New York, Burgess, Stringer and Company, 1847 2 v. Bookplate on front endpaper: entwined WHT PN 2251 W45 |
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2002
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Wemyss, Francis Courtney, 1797-1859 |
| Theatrical biography: or, the life of an actor and manager. Interspersed with sketches, anecdotes, and opinions of the professional merits of the most celebrated actors and actresses of our day. By Francis Courtney Wemyss. Glasgow, R. Griffin & Co., 1848 2 v., unbound and extra-illustrated First published under title: Twenty-six years of the life of an actor and manager PN 2251 W45x |
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2002(3)
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Mr. Wemyss, as Rolando. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 2115, Butler 564 69 |
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eng 6x8 cm |
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2002(8)
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Mr. Bartley, as Falstaff. [London] G. Virtue, 1826 eng 7x5 cm Clint, del. |
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2002(10)
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Mr. H. Johnston eng 8½x6½ cm from an original drawing by Dighton |
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2002(12)
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Miss De Camp as Foible [in Way of the World]. London, G. Cawthorn British Library, 1796 eng 11½x8 cm Roberts, artist |
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2002(15)
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Kemble eng 9½x7½ cm Engraved for Mirror of Taste Stauffer 795, Butler 219 |
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2002(16)
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Mr. Charles Kemble as Giraldi Fazio. London, T. & I. Elvey, 1821 eng 6½x5 cm |
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2002(18)
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Mr. Heny. Siddons. [London] Vernor & Hood, 1802 eng 9½x7½ cm from a drawing by Edridge |
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2002(20)
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Mr. Ryder in the character of Lovegold [in The Miser]. W. Lowndes, 1788 eng 12½x8 cm Ryley, artist |
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2002(22)
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eng 7½x11½ cm |
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2002(24)
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Robert Burns eng 12½x8½ cm |
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2002(26)
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Mr. H. Johnston in the character of Hamlet. [London] Vernor & Hood, 1800 eng 9x7½ cm R. K. Porter, artist |
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2002(28)
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Mr. Liston as Tony Lumpkin. London, G. Virtue, 1825 eng 10x7½ cm T. O. Steeden, artist |
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2002(31)
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Mr. Munden. [London] Vernor & Hood, 1799 eng 9x7 cm from a miniature by Wood |
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2002(32)
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Mr. Emery, as Farmer Ashfield. London, G. Virtue, 1825 eng 11½x7½ cm J. Kennerley, artist |
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2002(35)
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Mr. D. Meadows, as Simon Pure. [London] Duncombe, Sr. eng 9½x7 cm |
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2002(37)
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Mr. Booth, as Brutus eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 964; Butler 242 |
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2002(38)
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Mrs. Siddons eng 9½x7½ cm Stauffer 874; Butler 229 |
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2002(41)
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eng 9x7½ cm No. 6. Lady’s Magazine. June, 1814. |
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2002(42)
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Mr. Cowell as Crack. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 573; Butler 201 |
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2002(45)
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Mr. Rayner, as Giles. [London] G. Virtue, 1825 eng 11½x7½ cm drawn by Kennerly from a picture by Hartley |
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2002(48)
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Mrs. Glover. [London] Vernor & Hood, 1802 eng 8x6 cm from an original miniature |
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2002(50)
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Mr. Macready as Macbeth. Philadelphia, Thos. T. Ash, 1827 eng 9x8 cm Lopez and Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Staufer 611; Butler 206 |
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2002(52)
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Miss O’Neill, as Belvidera. London, G. Virtue, 1825 eng 10x7½ cm Devis, artist |
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2002(54)
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Mr. Osbaldiston in Hofer. Camden New Town, J. Cumberland, 1832 eng 9½x7 cm Bliss, artist Butler, 1967(128) |
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2002(56)
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Mr. Elliston. [London] T. Bellamy, 1796 eng 9x7½ cm from a picture by Drummond; for the Monthly Mirror Butler 1928 (298) |
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2002(58)
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Mrs. Edwin. [London] Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, 1810 eng 9x7 cm De Wilde, artist |
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2002(61)
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Mr. Egerton, as Clytus eng 12x8 cm Wageman, artist |
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2002(63)
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Mr. Wood, as Stephen Foster. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1827 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffe 974; Butler 243 |
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2002(64)
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Mr. Warren eng 9x7½ cm Sully, artist Stauffer 890; Butler 226 |
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2002(66)
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Mr. Francis, as Miss Harlow. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez and Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 1975; Butler 566 |
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2002(68)
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Mr. Francis, as Sir George Thunder. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez and Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 1974; Butler 561 |
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2002(70)
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Thos. Cooper. [ca. 1800] eng 11x9 cm Stauffer 736; Butler 233 |
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2002(73)
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Mrs. Wood eng 9x7½ cm R. Peale, artist Stauffer 918; Butler 232 |
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2002(74)
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eng 11½x8½ cm |
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2002(76)
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Mr .Matthews in the character of Mr. Wiggins. London, J. Virtue, 1826 eng 10½x7 cm |
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2002(79)
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Stephen Price, manager of Drury Lane Theatre, London, and Park Theatre, New York. [N. Y., T. H. Morrell] 1872 eng 10½x10 cm from a painting by S. W. Reynolds Butler 336 |
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2002(81)
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[Group in costume] Boston eng 5½x11 cm includes: Francis, H. Wallack, Pelby, Warren, Burke, Wood, Hilson Butler 1967 (514) |
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2002(82)
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Mr. Duff, as Marmion. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle; printed by B. Rogers Stauffer 580; Butler 202 |
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2002(85)
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Geo. H. Barrett eng 10½x9 cm Eng for the Modern Standard Drama Butler 71 |
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2002(86)
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Holograph signature |
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2002(89)
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The late Mrs. Morris. 1828 eng 8½x7 cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition Butler 481 |
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2002(90)
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Miss Kelly, as Beatrice. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle; printed by B. Rogers Stauffer 2029; Butler 560 |
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2002(92)
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Mrs. Darley as Amelia eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. C. Darley Stauffe 3004; Butler 898 |
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2002(94)
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Mr. E. Forrest as Rolla. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1827 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 584; Butler 203 |
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2002(96)
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eng 4x3 cm |
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2002(99)
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Edwin Forrest. Philadelphia, T. B. Peterson & Brothers eng 9½x8½ cm facsimile autograph |
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2002(100)
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Mr. Kean, as King Richard the Third. London, G. Virtue, 1825 eng 10x7½ cm T. O. Steeden, artist |
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2002(103)
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Mr. Macready as Rob Roy. London, T. & I. Elvey eng 10x7 cm |
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2002(105)
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Miss Povey. [London] Dean & Munday, 1821 eng 8½x9 cm Miss Rose Emma Drummond, artist |
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2002(106)
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Mr. Cooke of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden. Cornhill, J. Aspern, 1807 eng 9½x7½ cm European Magazine |
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2002(108)
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Cooke as Sir Pertinax Macsycophant eng 11x7 cm C. R. Leslie, artist Engraved for Mirror of Taste Stauffer 733; Butler 217 |
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2002(111)
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Mr. Wallack as Charolois. Camden, John Cumberland eng 12x7 cm Wageman, artist |
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2002(113)
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Miss Emery as Lisette in the Sergeant’s Wife eng 8½x7 cm Wageman, artist |
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2002(114)
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Mr. Warren, as Sir Peter Teazle eng 9x8 cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 2102; Butler 563 |
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2002(117)
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Mr. Horn, as Beauchamp. [London] Simpkin & Marshall, 1823 eng 12x8 cm from a drawing by Wageman |
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2002(119)
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Mrs. Sloman, as Belvidera, in Venice Preserved. [London] Duncombe eng 13x7½ cm |
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2002(121)
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eng 13½x8½ cm (colored) Butler 687 |
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2002(122)
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Mrs. Darley eng 8½x7 cm Doyle, artist Stauffer 733; Butler 222 |
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2002(127)
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Miss George, in the character of Rosetta eng 7x7½ cm I. Notz, artist |
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2002(128)
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Miss Clara Fisher, as Madame Josephine, in the Actress of all work. London, T. & I. Elvey, 1822 eng 10x7 cm T. Wageman, artist Butler 811 |
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eng 11x10½ cm |
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2002(132)
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2002(134)
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Mr. Pearman, as Leander. [London] Simpkin & Marshall, 1823 eng 12½x8½ cm Wageman, artist |
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2002(136)
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Mr. Hilson as Tyke. Philadelphia, A. R Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 595; Butler 205 |
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2002(138)
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Mr. Wood eng 11x10 cm T. Sully, artist Stauffer 919; Butler 227 |
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2002(140)
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lith 9½x9 cm |
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2002(142)
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Master Payne eng 7½x 6 cm from the original miniature by Wood Stauffer 1830; Butler 550 |
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2002(145)
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[Group of individual framed portraits] eng 10½x7 cm includes: Garcia, Burns, Sontag, Moore, Catalani, Sinclair, Dibdin, Paton, Braham |
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2002(146)
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Mr. Holman. [London] T. Bellamy, 1798 eng 8½x7 cm from an original miniature by Taylor |
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2002(148)
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lith 8½x8½ cm |
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[Group] Andrews, Forrest, Macready, Holland, Cooper, Sloman, Blissett, and Master Burke eng 6x11 cm Butler 479 |
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2002(152a)
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Mr. Jefferson as Solus eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 785; Butler 225 |
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2002(153)
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Charles Fisher eng 8½x8 cm Butler 386 |
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2002(154)
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James E. Murdoch. 1880 eng 12x10 cm Butler 263 |
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2002(157)
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Mr. Decamp, as Figaro. [London] Simpkin & Marshall, 1822 eng 10x8 cm from an original painting by Clint; for Oxberry’s New English Drama |
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Autograph signature |
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[Group in costume] Boston eng 7x13 cm includes: Kean, Barnes, Brown, Finn, Kilner, Jefferson, Mathews Butler 480 |
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2002(1630
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Master Burke eng 11x8½ cm T. Wageman, artist engraved for the Dramatic Magazine |
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eng 7½x9 cm |
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2002(167)
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Mr. Sinclair, as Don Carlos, in the Duenna. London, T. & I. Elvey, 1825 eng 11x7 cm |
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2002(168)
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Mr. Roberts as Wormwood. New York, Eltons Theatrical Print Store eng 10x6 cm (color) Butler 943 |
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2002(170)
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Melle. Rachel dans Phedre eng 14x9½ cm Jouaust, edr. |
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pencil and wash sketch 8x7½ cm |
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2002(175)
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George Handel Hill. New York lith 14x9 cm |
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Mrs. Duff, as Mary. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 1967; Butler 565 |
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2002(178)
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Mr. T. Rice as Jim Crow. London eng 10x7½ cm |
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Mrs. Hilson as Margaret Overreach. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1827 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 594; Butler 208 |
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eng 11½x7½ cm |
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2002(184)
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Mr. C. Kemble as Romeo. London, G. Virtue, 1825 eng 10½x7 cm R. Page artist; printed by J. Neale Butler 814 |
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2002(187)
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C. Kean eng 11½x8 cm signed by Hollyer "#8 of 55 signed proofs. J. O. Wright & Co." Butler 1967 (234) |
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2002(188)
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eng 13x8 cm (color) |
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autograph signature. Philadelphia, 17 October 1865 |
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Mr. Wood, as The Sultan eng 10x7 cm |
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eng 10x6 cm engraved for the Mirror Drama |
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2002(196)
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Tyrone Power [London] Chapman & Hall eng 9x7 cm J. Simpson, artist |
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2002(198)
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Mrs. J. Sefton as Grace Peabody in Ladies Beware eng 12x9 cm engraved for the Modern Standard Drama Butler 761 |
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2002(201)
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Wm. E. Burton eng 5½x7 cm engraved for French’s Standard Drama Butler 1926(59) |
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Miss Paton, in the character of Reiza in Weber’s celebrated opera of Oberon. [London] S. Robinson lith 9½x7½ cm from a painting by F. Meyer; printed by C. Hullmandel |
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Miss Elphinstone in Constance. Camden, J. Cumberland, 1840 eng 9x8½ cm E. Walker, artist |
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2002(206)
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Mr. Knowles in Master Walter. Camden, Cumberland & Son, 1841 eng 10x7 cm Wageman, artist |
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2002(207)
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Mr. Booth, as Brutus. [London] G. Virtue, 1826 eng 7½x5 cm T. Wageman, artist Butler 813 |
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autograph signature |
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eng 7x5½ cm |
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eng 5x4 cm |
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eng 6½ cm |
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2002(217)
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Mr. Abbott as Colonel Mannering eng 13x10 cm J. Partridge, artist Butler 1926(15) |
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Mr. John Reeve as Captain Boroughcliff eng 11x7 cm |
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eng 8½x5½ cm |
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Miss Jarman as Mrs. Beverly eng 7x5 cm Wageman, artist |
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autograph signature |
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Mrs. Barnes as Billy Lackaday. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 556; Butler 200 |
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2002(228)
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Mrs. Barnes as Isabella. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition from a painting by J. Neagle Stauffer 557; Butler 207 |
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2002(230)
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Edmon S. Conner as Wallace. [New York] Turner & Fisher eng 12½x7½ cm "engraved by J. Magoffin" Butler 570 |
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2002(233)
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F. M. Kent. New York eng 10x8 cm Butler 760 |
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2002(235)
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Mr. Keeley, as Billy Black eng 10½x7 cm |
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2002(236)
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Miss Ellen Tree. [London] Dean & Munday, 1827 eng 9x7 cm Eliza Drummond, artist |
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2002(238)
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eng 10½x8 cm engraved for Burton’s Magazine |
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2002(241)
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Garrick eng 10x8 cm Stauffer 766-II; Butler 1928(210) |
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J. P. Kemble. [London] H. D. Symonds, 1808 eng 8½x7 cm W. Beachey, artist |
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2002(245)
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Mr. Vandenhoff in Sir Giles Overreach. Camden, J. Cumberland & Son, 1841 eng 11x7 cm R. W. Buss, artist |
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2002(246)
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lith 10x8 cm |
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2002(248)
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Edwin Forrest eng 6x6½ cm engraved for French’s American Drama from a dag by Meade & Bro. Butler 893 |
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2002(251)
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eng 10x8 cm eng'd for the Modern Standard Drama |
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2002(252)
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Madam Vestris as Olivia, in John of Paris eng 12½x10 cm |
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2002(255)
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autograph signature |
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2002(256)
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Miss Poole, as Marcelline, in the opera of Fidelio, Park Theatre, New York. New York, Lithy of John Childs lith 12½x6 cm Butler 132 |
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2002(258)
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Louisa Drew [ca .1870] eng 11x8½ cm Sarony, artist Butler 413 |
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pencil and ink sketch 9½x8 cm |
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Miss Frances Elizabeth Copeland. [London] Dean & Munday, 1820 eng 10½x10 cm I. R. Barfoot, artist |
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lith 9x9 cm |
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2002(268)
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Charlotte Cushman. ca. 1896 eng 8x7 cm Butler 388 |
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T. H. Hadaway eng 5x5½ cm Wiser, artist |
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eng 15x8½ cm A. B., artist |
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eng 9½x8 cm Allingham, artist |
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Mr. Incledon eng 9x6½ cm Dighton, artist |
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2002(279)
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Miss Alexina Fisher as Desdemona. New York, Turner & Fisher, [ca. 1850] eng 8½x7½ cm printed by E. W. Rogers Butler 575 |
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2002(280)
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Henry Placide. New York eng 9½x9½ cm |
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2002(282)
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Barney Williams eng 8x6 cm engraved for French’s American Drama Butler 892 |
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2002(285)
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eng 9x6 cm proof |
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2002(286)
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Edmund Simpson Esq. New York, E. M. Murden eng 9x7½ cm from a painting by Jarvis; G. Neale, printer Butler 438 |
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Tho. S. Hamblin. New York eng 10½x8½ cm Butler 763 |
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2002(290)
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wood eng 8x10½ cm |
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2002(292)
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J. B. Buckstone. London, Chapman & Hall eng 9x7 cm MacClise, artist |
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2002(294)
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Miss Inverarity as Cinderella eng 10½x7½ cm Findley, artist |
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2002(297)
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Lord Byron. [London] 1827 eng 8x6½ cm W. E. West, artist published for the Proprietors of the Literary Souvenir |
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2002(299)
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Leigh Hunt eng 7½x6 cm J. Hayter, artist |
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autograph signature. New York, February 7, 1875 |
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2002(303)
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John Brougham. [ca. 1850] eng 8x6 cm engraved for French’s American Drama Butler 894 |
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2002(304)
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Miss Nelson, [as Rose in the Recruiting Office. London, Whittaker, Treacher & Arnot, 1829] eng 12x9½ cm R. Cruikshank, artist Butler 105 |
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2002(306)
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Chas. R. Thorne, Sr. eng 8x8 cm proof before lettering Butler 387 |
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2002(308)
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Mr. Wallack in Charolois. Camden, John Cumberland eng 12x7 cm Wageman, artist Butler 2002 (111) |
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Wm. B. Wood eng 9½x7½ cm from a dag. by M. P. Simons Butler 302 |
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2002(313)
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eng 10½x8½ cm |
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2002(314)
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The late Mr. Burke. [Philadelphia, F. C. Wemyss, 1827] eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ edition drawn & engraved by J. W. Steel from a sketch by J. Wood Stauffer 3002; Butler 897 |
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2002(316)
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Mr. Anderson in Huon. Camden, J. Cumberland, 1840 eng 10x6½ cm E. Walker, artist |
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2002(318)
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Ole Bull. Ritter eng 10x9½ cm |
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eng 9x8 cm |
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Mrs. Shaw eng 11x8½ cm from a dag for M. Douglass Butler 70 |
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2003
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Whitton, Joseph |
| "The naked truth!" An inside history of the Black Crook. [Philadelphia, H. W. Shaw Co., ca. 1897] 32 p. Paper covers bound in, illus. Inscription on paper cover: "Robt C Butler Compliments Joseph Whitton." PN 2256 W5 |
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2004
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Whitton, Joseph |
| Wags of the stage. Philadelphia, George H. Rigby, 1902 264 p., plates, ports At head of title: Edition de luxe "This edition is limited to five hundred copies, of which this is no. 1." Publisher’s advertisement bound in at front Clippings to fly leaf: Joseph Whitton, letter, May 14, 1902, to Robert C. Butler: "It is a source of gratification to me to present you, with my compliments and best wishes, copy no. 1 of the "Wags of the Stage." PN 2217 W5 |
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2005
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Willard, George Owen |
| History of the Providence stage, 1762-1891. By George O. Willard, including sketches of many prominent actors who have appeared in America. Providence, The Rhode Island News Company, 1891 298 p., frontis. port "Obtaining the consent of Mr. [Charles] Blake to embody his history [published in 1868] in this work, the writer has added several sketches of prominent stars to the former, and has continued the record up to the present year." Preface PN 2277 P6 W5 |
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2006
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Williams, Barney, 1823-1876 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams’ Irish boy and Yankee gal songster, containing a selection of songs as sung by those two artists throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Whales, and before the crowned heads of Europe, and in all the principal theatres of the United States, with great success. Philadelphia, Robert F. Simpson, 1860 67 p., illus. Also contents pages for Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams’ Irish songster, Dixey’s essence of burnt cork, and Carncross and Sharpley’s minstrel melodies "The illustrations of this book are engraved on wood, by Noble and Nagle, from photographs, taken by Dinmore & Co., No. 730 Chestnut Street, Phila." p. 67 Cover caption: Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams’ Irish Boy & Yankee Gal Songster. E. Price, 150 South Third Street, Philadelphia Illustrated paper cover ML 3654 W5x |
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2007
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Williams, Henry Llewellyn, b. 1842 |
| The "Queen of the drama!" Mary Anderson: her life on and off the stage. Together with select recitations from all the great plays in which she has delighted two continents. By Henry L. Williams. New York, Charles St. Clair, [1885?] 128 p. Paper covers, illus. Two copies PN 2287 A6 W5 1885a |
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2008
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Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935 |
| The Eugene Field I knew. New York, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1898 128 p., frontis. port, plates, ports, facs. (2 fold-ins) "This edition is limited to twelve copies printed on Japan paper (not for sale), and two hundred and four copies printed on Ruisdael paper. No. 25." PS 1668 W5 |
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2009
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Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935 |
| Joseph Jefferson; reminiscences of a fellow player, by Francis Wilson. New York, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1906 354 p. frontis. port, plates "This edition, printed by The University Press on Ruisdael paper, is limited to one hundred and sixty copies, signed by the author, of which this is no. 72. Francis Wilson." List: "Extra illustrations in the limited edition" p. [xi] PN 2287 J4 W51 1906b |
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2010
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Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935 |
| Recollections of a player. New York, Printed at the De Vinne Press, 1897 81 p., frontis., port, illus., plates, ports (part col.) facs. "One hundred and twenty copies printed from American hand-made paper. This is copy no. 16." Portions reprinted from Lippincott’s Magazine, January 1891. cf. p. [v] [Samuel] Hollyer. l l. holograph signed Attached to flyleaves: Playbill, Broad Street Theatre, 1894; Playbill, Chestnut Street Theatre, 1879 PN 2287 W48 A3 |
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2011
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Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
| Ada Rehan: a study. New York, 1891 1 v., disbound, extra-illustrated Press of Globe Printing House, Philadelphia "One hundred and thirteen copies only have been printed of this book, of which three are printed upon Japan paper. This is no. 41. Richard Dorney." Title-page inscription: "L. Clark Davis, Esq. Compliments of Augustin Daly." PN 2287 R3 W7 1891a |
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2011(1a)
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Letter, May 10, 1891, Staten Island, to L. Clarke Davis, Philadelphia, concerning Ada Rehan l l. holograph signed, with envelope |
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eng 11½x9 cm |
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Letter, May 5, 1891, Philadelphia, to L. Clarke Davis, Philadelphia, concerning theatre tickets and Ada Rehan l l. holograph signed |
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2011(1d)
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Augustin Daly eng 10½x10 cm signed proof |
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Letter, May 22, 1891, Boston, to L. Clark Davis, Philadelphia, concerning Davis’ encouragement 2 l. holograph signed, with envelope |
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Ada Rehan. ca. 1894 eng 9x8 cm signed proof |
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eng 12½x10 cm |
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Ada Rehan eng 13x10 cm |
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Mr. John Drew [clipping from The Stage, September 29, 1888] wood eng 17x13 cm |
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Two mounted autographed cards, 1892, 1894 |
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Interior view of Augustin Daly’s Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York eng 12½x17 cm |
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Miss Rehan as "Peggy" in "The Country Girl." New York, Photogravure Co. photoengraving 15½x10 cm |
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photoengraving 14x10½ cm |
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Miss Ada Rehan eng 14½x11cm |
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photoengraving 14½x10 cm |
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photoengraving 10x14½ cm |
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photoengraving 14½x10 cm |
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Miss Ada Rehan of Augustin Daly’s Company. New York, Photogravure Co. photoengraving 15x10 cm |
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photoengraving 14x10 cm |
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photoengraving 10½x15 cm |
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Miss Ada Rehan of Augustin Daly’s Company. New York, Photogravure Co. photoengraving 14½x9½ cm |
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Playbill, May 9, 1887 l l. The Taming of the Shrew with John Drew, Ada Rehan, and others of Augustin Daly’s Company. |
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Men and Things. The Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, January 11, 1916 6 p. typescript Obituary of Ada Rehan. |
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2012
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Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
| Edwin Booth in twelve dramatic characters. The portraits by W. J. Hennessy. The engraving by W. J. Linton. The biographical sketch by William Winter. Boston, James R. Osgood & Company, 1872 51, [26] p., 12 plates Added title-page illustrated and engraved Cover title: Mr. Edwin Booth in his various dramatic characters from life by W. J. Hennessy PN 2287 B5 W4 |
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2013
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Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
| The Jeffersons, by William Winter, with illustrations. Boston, James R. Osgood and Company, 1882 252 p., frontis. port, 1 illus., plates, ports (American Actor series, edited by Laurence Hutton) "One hundred copies printed. No. 13" PN 2287 J5 W5 |
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2014
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Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
| Life and art of Edwin Booth. New York, Macmillan and Co., 1893 308 p., frontis. port, plates, ports "Set up and electrotyped October, 1893. Two hundred and fifty copies of this edition were printed on hand-made paper, with the illustrations on plate paper, October, 1893. Twenty-five copies of this edition were printed on hand-made paper, with the illustrations on Whatman paper, October, 1893." "In writing this memoir of Edwin Booth I have largely expanded my sketch of him that was published in 1872, in association with portraits by William J. Hennessey, under the title of Edwin Booth in Twelve Dramatic Characters. That sketch, brief and meagre and now superseded, has long been out of print, and it is inaccessible. I have also drawn upon scattered essays of mine, in the New York Tribune since 1865, and in other publications." Preface PN 2287 B5 W5 1893 |
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2015
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Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
| Life and art of Joseph Jefferson together with some account of his ancestry and of the Jefferson family of actors. New York, Macmillan and Co., 1894 319 p., frontis. port, illus., plates. ports The present memoir is a complete revision of a work published in 1881 under the title The Jeffersons. cf. Preface Extra-illustrated and rebound into two volumes PN 2287 J4 W5 1894 |
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2015(iii)
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stanza of a poem in honor of Joseph Jefferson, November 8, 1895 l l. holograph signed First line: "In the depth of the forest it woke from its slumbers." |
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letter, October 5, 1882, Union Lyceum Theatre, to Miss Celia Logan 2 l. holograph signed |
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Mr. Jefferson. London, Vernor & Hood, 1804 eng 16½x11½ cm Vanderburg, artist Butler 799 |
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lith 19x11 cm tinted |
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David Garrick. London, Pub’d for the Proprietor, 1822 Eng 7x5 cm Painted by Robert Edge Pine Butler 1866(32) |
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Mrs. Woffington. [Cornhill, J. Sewell, 1795] eng 12x9 cm from an original painting by Eckhart "European Magazine" Butler 771 |
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Samuel Foote, Esq. [London] Harrison & Co., 1795 eng 5x4 cm Sir J. Reynolds, artist Butler 1928(247) |
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Mr. John Henderson, died 25 November 1785. London, J. Sewell, 1786 eng 14x10 cm T. Gainsborough, artist Butler 1967 (480) |
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Charles Macklin, Aetat 87. [London] J. Sewell, 1787 eng 12½x8½ cm Engraved by J. Corner from a model by Mr. Lochee "European Magazine" |
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eng 15½x9½ cm |
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Joseph Jefferson. New York lith 14½x10 cm facsimile autograph Butler 606 |
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J. Jefferson eng 17x11½ cm Sarony, artist signed proof Butler 407 |
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Mrs. Siddons, in the character of the tragic muse. [London] Jones & Co., 1823 eng 11x9 cm Sir Joshua Reynolds, artist |
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Mrs. Pritchard. Mathews & Leigh, 1807 eng 14½x9½ cm R. E. Pine, artist Butler 1928 (120) |
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Mr. Quin. [Cornhill, J. Sewell, 1792] eng 10x8 cm Thomas Hudson, artist "European Magazine" Butler 82 |
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Mrs. Cibber. [London] J. Sewell, 1791 eng 17x11 cm Orchard, artist "European Magazine" Butler 252 |
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Joseph Jefferson eng 7½x5½ cm Butler 941 |
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J. P. Kemble, Esq. H. D. Symonds, 1808 eng 8½x7 cm Beachey, artist |
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Mr. John Palmer eng 8½x6½ cm |
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Colley Cibber. Harrison & Co., 1795 eng 7x5½ cm Vanloo, artist also six paragraphs of biography |
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Mr. Jefferson as Solus eng 9x8 cm Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition from a painting by J. Neagle Butler 225 |
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[Portraits of Washington Irving and Joseph Jefferson; adv. for an autograph edition of Rip Van Winkle. N. Y., G. P. Putman’s Sons] 1901 eng 14x10½ cm Butler 791 |
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Mrs. Mattocks. Cornhill, J. Asperne, 1807 eng 9x7½ cm Engraved by Ridley & Co. from a picture by Drummond "European Magazine" |
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J. Jefferson eng 16x10½ cm signed proof Butler 408 |
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J. Jefferson [as Bob Acres] ca. 1900 eng 17½x12½ cm signed proof Butler 409 |
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Mr. Warren, as Sir Peter Teazle. [Philadelphia, Poole, 1826?] eng 9½x8 cm [Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition from a painting by J. Neagle] Butler 563 |
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William Warren eng 10x9 cm Butler 957 |
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photoengraving 5x4 cm |
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Mrs. Warren eng 10½x9 cm Butler 230 |
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Miss Louisa Brunton. Cornhill, I. Asperne, 1836 eng 10x8 cm Painted and engraved by S. J. Stump "European Magazine". |
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Wm. B. Wood eng 9½x7½ cm from a dag. by M. P. Simons Butler 302 |
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Mr. Emery, as John Moody eng 12x7½ cm De Wilde, artist Butler 1967 (476) |
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Mrs. Coutts. [London] D. Mackay, 1818 eng 18½x12 cm Engraved by Mr. P. Roberts for the British. Lady's Mag. |
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Mrs. Francis, as Miss Harlow. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition from a painting by J. Neagle Butler 566 |
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Sol. Smith. N. Y., D. Appleton & Co. eng 15½x11 cm from a dag. by J. Gurney Butler 1967(78) |
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Mr. Macready, as Wallace. [London] Simpkin & Marshall, 1823 eng 12x8½ cm Engraved by Rogers from a drawing by Wageman |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Rip Van Winkle." photoengraving 13½x10 cm from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 456 |
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Mr. John Bannister. [London] Published for the Proprietors of the Monthly Mirror by T. Bellamy King, 1797 eng 9x8 cm Engraved by Ridley from a picture by Beechey |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Rip Van Winkle." photoengraving 15x10 cm from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 452 |
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Mr. Cowell as Crack. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7 cm Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition from a painting by J. Neagle Butler 201 |
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J. Jefferson. 1889 eng 21x13 cm |
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Mr. Francis, as Sir George Thunder. [Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826] eng 9x7½ cm [Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition. From a painting by J. Neagle] Butler 561 |
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James Fennell eng 12x8½ cm Wood, artist Butler 77 [?] |
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Thos. Jefferson. New York eng 9½x8 cm |
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Mr. Joseph Jefferson as "Rip Van Winkle." 1879 photoengraving 10x9½ cm |
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Mr. Wemyss, as Rolando. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition from a painting by J. Neagle Butler 564 |
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Edwin Forrest. New York, Moore & Bernard, 1860 eng 17x10½ cm from a photograph Butler 456 |
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J. Jefferson eng 12x10 cm [from a photo by Pach Brothers] from Jefferson’s Autobiography, frontis. |
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Mrs. Cowley. [London] Vernor & Co., 1806 eng 7x6½ cm Ridley & Holl, sc. |
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Samuel Johnson. [London] eng 11½x9 cm Sir Josa. Reynolds Pinxt. 1756 "Sentimental and Masonic Magazine" |
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Mr. Lewis as the Marquis. [London] Simpkin & Marshall, 1821 eng 12x8 cm Engraved from an original drawing by H. R. Cooke |
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Mrs. Duff, as Marmion. [Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826] eng 9x7½ cm [Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition; from a painting by J. Neagle] Printed by B. Rogers Butler 202 |
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Mr. Jefferson [and] Mr. Blissett [in the characters of Dr. Smugface and Dr. Dablancour in the Budget of Blunders] eng 11x16 cm C. R. Leslie, artist [Engraved for Mirror of Taste] Butler 224 |
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Tyrone Power. N. Y., D. Appleton & Co. eng 15½x11 cm |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Rip Van Winkle" from the oil painting by N. R. Brewer. ca. 1902 photoengraving 12x9 cm |
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Miss Clara Fisher, the lilliputian performer who acquired great celebrity at Drury Lane Theatre in 1818 eng 18½x12 cm from a original painting by Rose Emma Drummond |
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lith 10x10 cm |
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Edwin Forrest as Richard III. [ca. 1860] eng 14x10 cm Butler 337 |
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Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle. W. J. Wilson eng 13½x10 cm Butler 959 |
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silhouette eng 11½x7 cm |
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eng 7x7 cm artist: D. V. from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. page 8 |
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F. S. Chanfrau. [ca. 1855] eng 12x9 cm Engraved for the Minor Drama Butler 69 |
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lith 10x9 cm |
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John S. Clarke (as Major Welllington de Boots.) [Gebbie & Co., ca. 1867] eng 13x12 cm Butler 572 |
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silhouette eng 8½x4 cm |
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Playbill, October 26, 1889 l l. Joseph Jefferson and W. J. Florence in The Rivals |
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Joseph Jefferson eng 10x11 cm image Bertin, artist Butler 106 |
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Henry Placide. N. Y. eng 18x11½ cm Butler 1926 (48) |
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The late Mr. Burke. [Philadelphia] F. C. Wemyss, 1827 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition Drawn & engraved by J. W. Steel from a sketch by J. Wood Stauffer 3002; Butler 897 |
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photoengraving 12½x10 cm C. A. P., artist [from a painting by J. Neagle] from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 118 |
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photoengraving 12x9½ cm from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 36 |
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John Brougham. Guttenberg, N. J., S. Hollyer, [ca. 1875] eng 17½x11½ cm Butler 404 |
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Charlotte Cushman. ca. 1895 eng 17x11½ cm signed proof Butler 388 |
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Agnes Robertson photoengraving 12x7½ cm [from a photograph by Fredericks] from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 172 |
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Edwin Booth. N. Y. eng 21x13 cm |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Salem Scudder" photoengraving 17x10½ cm from a photo by Falk from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 216 |
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Mr. Reeve as Jerry Hawthorn. London, G. Virtue eng 14x8½ cm |
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J. B. Buckstone eng 9x7 cm MacClise, artist |
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Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle. [Gebbie & Co.] eng 19x12 cm Butler 574 |
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Mr. Davidge in Gipsy Jack. Camden, John Cumberland end 14x9½ cm |
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Augustin Daly eng 17½x11 cm signed proof |
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Grover Cleveland eng 20x12 cm from a photo by Naegele |
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Patter v. Clatter. London, Mitchell lith 19½x11 cm Chas. Mathews Jr. in character roles from photographs by Charles Watkins & H. B. Lee Butler 1926 (83) |
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Mr. Fawcet eng 8½x7 cm from a drawing by Dighton |
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Thos. King Esq. [London] J. Sewell, 1791 eng 10x7½ cm Drummond, artist from European Magazine Butler 1928 (222) |
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Mr. John E. Owens as "Solon Shingle." photoengraving 11½x11 cm from a drawing by A. B. Frost, 1879 from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 82 |
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J. Jefferson [as Rip Van Winkle] eng 16½x11 cm from a photo by Sarony? signed proof Butler 411 |
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Washington Irving. New York, 1833 eng 12x9 cm Painted by C. R. Leslie Butler 1967(110) |
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Dion Boucicault. ca. 1895 eng 17x11 cm Butler 390 |
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J. Jefferson [as Bob Acres] Guttenburg, N. J., 1900 eng 16½x11½ cm signed proof Butler 390 |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Dr. Pangloss." photoengraving 16½x10 cm [from a photo by Falk] from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 188 |
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The Rt. Honble. Rd. Brinsly Sheridan M. P. London, G. Gawthorne British Library, 1800 eng 8½x7 cm |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Dr. Pangloss." photoengraving 16½x10 cm [from a photo by Falk] from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 184 |
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Louisa Drew [as Mrs. Malaprop. ca. 1870] eng 17½x11½ cm Sarony, artist Butler 413 |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Caleb Plummer." 1889 photoengraving 14½x10 cm [from a photo by Morrison, Chicago] from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 208 |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Newman Noggs" photoengraving 17x10 cm from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 212 |
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J. Lester Wallack. [Guttenburg, N. J., 1889] eng 16½x12 cm signed proof Bulter 400 |
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Mr. Hilson as Tyke. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9x7½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition from a painting by J. Neagle Butler 205 |
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Matilda Heron eng 13x12 cm |
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W. J. Florence as Hon. Bardwell Slote. Gebbie & Co. eng 11½x8½ cm Butler 581 |
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[Joseph Jefferson as Bob Acres] 1879 lith 19x8 cm Bulter 68 |
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A. Lincoln eng 18½x12 cm photo by M. B. Brady |
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Laura Keene. ca. 1896 eng 18x11½ cm signed proof Butler 412 |
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John T. Raymond as Col. Sellers in The Gilded Age. [Gebbie & Co.] eng 19x12 cm Butler 573 |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Bob Acres." photoengraving 17½x10 cm photo by Sarony |
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Mr. Munden eng 8x6½ cm Dighton, artist |
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W. E. Burton. [ca. 1859] eng 12½x10½ cm Butler 461 |
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John Gilbert. Guttenburg, N. J., 1889 eng 16½x12 cm signed proof Butler 405 |
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George Holland. Morrisania, N. Y., 1871 eng 10½x9 cm Butler 333 |
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Mr. Elliston, as Frank Heartall. [London] Simpkin & Marshall, 1818 eng 12x8 cm from a drawing by Wageman |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Bob Acres." From the painting by J. W. Alexander. –(See page 391.) photoengraving 19x12½ cm |
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W. R. Blake, comedian. New York, T. W. Lawrence, 1883 eng 18x11½ cm Butler 325 |
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John R.Scott eng 15½x11 cm |
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Mrs. Charles Kean eng 10½x8 cm Engraved by J. Brown from a miniature |
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The Church of the Transfiguration. [1871] eng 4½x7½ cm from George Holland’s Memoirs, p. 70 Butler 796 |
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King Richard III. (characterized by Mr. John MacCullough) [New York, Virtue & Yorston] eng 16x12 cm Butler 809 |
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Henry Irving eng 13½x10 cm from a photo by S. A. Walker |
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Anna Cora Ritchie eng 13x10 cm |
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Mr. Kean, as Sir Giles Overreach. [London] Vernor & Hood, 1800 eng 9x7 cm Corbet, artist |
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J. H. Stoddart eng 18x12 cm signed proof Butler 401 |
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Miss Ada Rehan eng 14½x10½ cm Butler 2011(22) |
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col. eng12½x9 cm |
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Oliver Wendell Holmes eng 15x9½ cm |
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Mr. Booth, as Brutus eng 9x7½ cm from a painting by J. Neagle [Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition] Butler 242 |
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Playbill, June 19, 1860 1 item Mrs. John Wood and Joseph Jefferson in Our Japanese Embassy and the Governor’s Wife |
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Chs. Lamb eng 11x9 cm T. Wageman, artist |
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Miss Mary Anderson eng 14½x11 cm |
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Laurene Barrett. New York, [ca. 1860] eng 20x12½ cm Butler 340 |
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Jas. H. Hackett eng 15½x9½ cm |
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Charles Kean eng 11½x9½ cm |
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Joseph Jefferson as "Rip Van Winkle." photoengraving 16½x9½ cm [from a photo by Walker & Sons] from Jefferson’s Autobiography, opp. p. 460 |
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2015(320)
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Playbill, June 9, 1871 1 item Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle |
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2016
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Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
| The press and the stage, an oration by William Winter delivered before the Goethe Society, at the Brunswick Hotel, New York, January 28, 1889. New York, Lockwood & Coombes, 1889 62 p. "This edition is strictly limited to 250 copies." Reprinted from Harper’s Weekly, March 23, 1889. cf. Preface Extra-illustrated PN 4754 W5 |
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eng 10½x8½ cm |
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Envelope, 4 Feb 1871 addressed to W. D. Booth, N. Y. 1 item |
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Letter, [1871], London, to W. D. Booth, New York, a bill of sale of play manuscript "Elfie or the Cherry Tree Inn." l l. holograph signed |
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Dion Bouciacult. ca. 1895 eng 18x11 cm signed proof Butler 390 |
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Mr. Macready as McBeth. Philadelphia, Thomas Ash, 1827 col. eng9½x8½ cm Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition from a painting by J. Neagle Butler 206 |
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C. W. Couldock. ca. 1896 eng 18x11½ cm drawn by Falk signed proof Butler 384 |
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James Gordon Bennettt eng 9½x9½ cm drawn by C. G. Rosenberg |
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Mrs. Duff as Mary. Philadelphia, A. R. Poole, 1826 eng 9½x8 cm Lopez & Wemyss’ Edition from a painting by J. Neagle Butler 565 |
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Edwin Booth. ca. 1894 eng 18x13 cm Sarony [Photographer] Butler 393 |
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Edwin Forrest. New York, Moore & Bernard, 1860 eng 17½x11 cm Butler 456 |
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D. Garrick. London, Thomas Kelly, 1829 eng 8x6½ cm from a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds |
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Thomas Wignell, actor and manager, from a painting formerly in the possession of Wm. B. Wood eng 22x14 cm "Private plate;" signed proof Butler 421 |
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J. W. Wallack, engraved for Burton’s Gentleman’s Magazine. Philadelphia, P. S. Duval Lith. lith 20x12 cm |
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[Henry Irving] eng 14x10 cm from a photograph by S. A. Walker Butler 2015 (275) |
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eng 13½x10 cm |
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George Wm. Curtis eng 12½x10 cm |
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J. Jefferson lith tinted 17x11 cm Butler 606 |
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Anges R. Boucicault. [ca. 1855] eng 18x11 cm signed proof Butler 382 |
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col. lith. 16x9½ cm |
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John Brougham. [ca. 1850] eng 15x9½ cm engraved for French’s American Drama Butler 894 |
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Walter Savage Landor, aet 77. 1852 eng 14½x11 cm from a painting by Boxall, R. A. |
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Edmund Yates. London, Richard Bentley and Son, 1885 eng 12x10 cm |
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J. R. Lowell. New York, D. Appleton & Co. eng 12½x10 cm |
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eng 13x8 cm |
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[Walter Scott] eng 6x5 cm drawn by F. Sieurac |
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Henry W. Longfellow, 1840 eng 10½x8 cm drawn by C. G. Thompson |
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Anthony Pasquin, Esqr. eng 9x7 cm |
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Cooper as Piere. Philadelphia, Sold by W. H. Morgan eng 16½x11½ cm drawn by C. R. Leslie Butler 553 |
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[E. A. Sothern as "Dundreary"] eng 18x12½ cm. signed in pencil Butler 391 |
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Lord Byron. Boston, Published by Samuel Walker eng 10x8 cm drawn by Thos. Phillips, R. A. |
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Anna Cora Ritchie eng 13x10 cm Butler 2015 (276) |
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John Howard Payne. [Boston] Pub'd. for Fairfield’s North Amer'n. Magazine lith 10x10 cm Pendleton’s Lithography |
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2017
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Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
| Shadows of the stage. New York, Macmillan and Company, 1892-1895 3 v. The 2d and 3d vols. appeared as the 2d and 3d series, respectively Library lacks v. 3 PN 2259 W5 |
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2018
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Wood, William Burke, 1779-1861 |
| Personal recollections of the stage, embracing notices of actors, authors, and auditors during a period of forty years. By Willliam B. Wood. With a portrait. Philadelphia, Henry Carey Baird, 1855 477 p., frontis. port Two copies: copy one has autograph of W. B. Wood, dated June 23, 1857, and a newspaper obituary attached to front end papers; copy two is inscribed o added leaf at front: "Bettie W. Smith from her grandfather Wm B Wood." Also attached is an autographed photograph PN 2251 W6 1855 |