Craig (Edward Gordon) Henry Irving. Ellen Terry. etc. A Book of Portraits, first edition, decorative

colour title and 19 tipped-in half-tone plates, some colour, with T.L.s. from the publisher to Ellen Terry and 3pp. pencil note from Edward Gordon Craig to his sister Edy concerning an adverse review loosely inserted, hinges weak, original boards, rubbed, lacking spine, 4to, Chicago, H.S.Stone & Co., [1899].

? Ellen Terry (1847-1928) was Gordon Craig's mother and the greatest actress of her day. She worked with Henry Irving and his company for many years and both her children, Edith ""Edy"" and Edward, appeared in the company's plays at the Lyceum Theatre. The publisher's letter to Ellen Terry concerns book sales, he states that he has sent a cheque [for £30] for Craig, and hopes to send others before long, to which Craig has added the comment ""one other will do. That to be £120.""

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