1888 Daly WOFFINGTON 1st, 1/150, illus, folio, rare!

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We offer: Augustin Daly, Woffington: A Tribute to the Actress and the Woman, Printed for the Author, 1888. First Edition. Limited edition of 150 copies, of which this is hand-numbered 22 out of 150 on the editions page. Frontispiece, with fifteen additional plates listed throughout the volume in the index. Volume lacks one plate. The table of plates has some discrepancies in the titles of the illustrations, but only one seems to be missing. Folio with elaborate decoration on cloth boards. "As-is" Condition. Cloth is heavily worn with damp-staining, with the damp-staining ghosting and appearing on the pages within. Wear to the cloth, with some tears and loose cloth, as well as some fading and soiling. Boards are compromised with some waving. Light wear to the hinges on the spine with some tears. Rear board is heavily soiled and worn from damp staining with loose cloth - chewed mangled corners. Outermost pages of the volume are soiled with damp-staining, with residue bleeding onto other pages. Some wear to the pages with some tears and loose connections in the gutter. Previous owner's book label on front board. Despite the discrepancies, the illustrations and presentation of this volume are very nice. I would consider this book to be in "as-is" condition, and this should be acknowledged when bidding. Text block is nudged. 182 pages. 11.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches tall. Information on the Margaret Woffington, courtesy of Wikipedia: Margaret "Peg" Woffington (18 October 1720 – 28 March 1760)[1] was a well-known Irish actress in Georgian London.As a child of ten, she was recruited by an Italian rope dancer called Violante and played Polly Peachum in a Lilliputian production of The Beggar's Opera. She danced and acted at various Dublin theatres until 1740, when her success as Sir Harry Wildair in The Constant Couple led to her being given her London debut at Covent Garden; she became well known as an actress thereafter.Woffington enjoyed success in the role of Sylvia in The Recruiting Officer. She performed at Drury Lane for several years and later returned to Dublin, appearing in a variety of plays. Her most well-received performances were in comic roles, such as elegant women of fashion like Lady Betty Modish and Lady Townley, and breeches roles. She was impeded in the performance of tragedy by a harsh tone in her voice that she strove to eliminate.She lived openly with David Garrick, the foremost actor of the day, and her other love affairs (including liaisons with Edward Bligh, 2nd Earl of Darnley and MP Charles Hanbury Williams) were numerous and notorious. She became friend and mentor to the socialite/actress sisters, Elizabeth and Maria Gunning, and also shared the stage with the likes of Charles Macklin, Kitty Clive, and the tragedienne Susannah Maria Arne (then known as Cibber, following her marriage to Theophilus Cibber).Margaret Woffington in bed after her paralysis, circa 1758.She was made president (and the only female member) of Thomas Sheridan's Beefsteak Club in Dublin. She also educated and supported her sister Mary (usually known as Polly), and cared for and pensioned her mother.For whatever reason, Woffington left Garrick in about 1744 and moved to Teddington, into a house called Teddington Place. In 1754 she became the beneficiary of the will of the Irish impresario Owen Swiny.On 3 May 1757, she was playing the part of Rosalind in As You Like It when she collapsed on stage. She rallied, but would never act again, lingering with a wasting illness until 1760. She built and endowed by will some almshouses at Teddington, and was buried in St. Mary's Church, the parish church. Please see my other auctions for more rare books, ephemera, and other interesting items. Terms : Paypal (ONLY Confirmed Addresses) - if you have payment requests or specifications, please let me know. Thank you. All postage and handling includes delivery confirmation. Postage and Handli... read more

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