1869 The Life of Edmund Kean F. W. Hawkins Leslie Henson First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Life of Edmund Kean F. W. Hawkins 1869 Tinsley Brothers : London 8.5" by 5.5" [7], x-xxiii, [2], 2-420; [4], vi-xiii, [2], 2-430pp SUMMARY A lovely first edition of this biography exploring the life of actor Edmund Kean, from the library of fellow actor Leslie Henson. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work.Complete in two volumes.From the library of Leslie Henson, with his bookplate to the verso to the front endpaper of Volume I, and to the front pastedown of Volume II. Henson was an comedian, actor, director, and producer, prominent during the silent film era and the beginning of the Hollywood during the Golden Age. He brought several popular West End Edwardian musical comedies to the stage during the First World War. During the Second World War Henson formed the ENSA, which brought entertainment to the British troops stationed abroad.A biography on the life of the Shakespearean actor Edmund Kean.Kean performed his Shakespeare pieces in London, Paris, Belfast, Quebec, and New York. He was particularity known for his short stature, and for his gossip-inspiring personal life. An eccentric man, Kean worked mostly at Drury Lane, and restored the tragic ending to 'King Lear', which had been previously replaced on stage by a happier ending.Written by F. W. Hawkins. CONDITION In the original half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Spines and extremities are a little faded. Light rubbing to the boards and spines, and a touch of bumping to the extremities. Rubbing is a little heavier to the rear board of Volume I. Front hinge of Volume I is stating but firm. Bookplate to the verso to the front endpaper of Volume I, and to the front pastedown of Volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Page 113/114 of Volume II is detached but present. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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