Based on the life of Muriel Alexander, one of the few actresses to have a theatre named after her.
Her story will be of interest to many people, outlined as it is against the bizarre years of the early 1900's, continuing right up to modern times. We meet famous people who crossed her path such as Tree, Ellen Terry, Bernard Shaw, Pinero and many South Africans who have achieved fame.
The book ranges from London to the Cape, from Durban to the Zambesi, and whilst mainly describing the theatre in Southern Africa, it should have appeal to those whose interest in the theatre is lukewarm.
The head on the wrapper is Herman Wald’s bust of Muriel Alexander.
Text from the blurb.
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine.
Black and silver paper covered boards. Corners intact. Silver titling on spine. Contents are clear, clean and bright. In Fine Condition.
Inscribed and signed by Muriel Alexander, the author and a third person.
Dust Jacket, condition is Good. General wear and tear on edges and spine ends as well as on front wrap. 3cm tear on the front wrap at the top tearing 1cm into front panel. Spine ends nicked and torn worn on the folds and a two small tears on the top edge of the back panel. Much scuffing on all edges, otherwise in Good condition. Covered with protective Brodart book cover.
Published by, Howard Timmins, Cape Town, 1964.
This edition is limited to 1000 copies of which this is No. 104.
Binding Condition: Fine
Overall Condition: Very Good to Fine.
Size: Octavo (8vo), 221 mm X 146 mm X 22 mm.
178 pages.
A lovely and very interesting read for those who love memoirs and biographies.
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 8vo
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