The Bancrofts Recollections of Sixty Years

Squire Bancroft; Effie Bancroft.

Published by John Murray, London, 1909

About this Item

A first edition copy of this autobiographical work, exploring the life and career of two actors of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. First edition copy of this work. In a half morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. This autobiographical work explores the life and career of Squire Bancroft and Effie Bancroft. A married couple the two of them were incredibly influential and are credited as being among the first actors to implement a dramatic style referred to as 'cup and saucer drama'. Notable in their field this work is not only an interesting biographical work but also a piece of theatrical history. In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally generally smart. Light patches of rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, and also to the raised bands joint and extremities. The odd mark to the front and rear boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned throughout but are generally clean. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 630C6

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Bancrofts Recollections of Sixty Years

Publisher: John Murray, London

Publication Date: 1909

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Unamed

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book