Name/Title
Peg Woffington / Charles ReadeEntry/Object ID
2017.11.30Description
ii, 297, [1] p., 1 leaf; ill.
A novel about the life of the famous Georgian actress whose wit and warm-heartedness endeared her to society. With an introduction from Austin Dobson.Collection
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' BindingsLexicon
Search Terms
Actresses, Biographical fiction., Fiction., History, Fiction, 1890sBook Details
Author
Charles ReadeIllustrator
Hugh ThomsonPublisher
George AllenDate Published
1899Binding
Binding Type
Publisher's BindingBinding Designer
Hugh ThomsonBinding Notes
All edges gilt. Bound in dark green decorated cloth with gilt titles, butterflies, and cherubs. In the style of Cranford bindings, but not part of the Cranford series.Notes
Owner's bookplate and name to the title page.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Charles ReadePerson or Organization
Margaret WoffingtonPerson or Organization
Austin DobsonPerson or Organization
Hugh ThomsonRelated Places
Place
Island
Great BritainCountry
United KingdomExhibition
Lobby Case Aug 2020 - Nov 2020