SIR HENRY IRVING'S AUTOGRAPH, SIGNED & DATED BY HIM with the autograph of the American actor Samuel Hemple on the verso.

Irving, Sir Henry (1838-1905). Renowned Victorian actor & manager. He was the first actor to be awarded knighthood.

Published by 1885., 1885

About this Item

- The renowned Victorian actor Sir Henry Irving's autograph on a 4 inch high by 7 inch wide page removed from an album. Signed and dated "Faithfully [?] yours / Henry Irving / 1885". Penned on the verso is the autograph of the American actor Samuel Hemple: "Truly Yours / Saml. Hemple". A large light brown stain in the center of the verso affects Hemple's sentiments and signature. The Victorian era English stage actor Sir Henry Irving was highly regarded as an actor-manager, taking complete responsibility for all aspects of staging plays for countless seasons at the Lyceum Theatre. The first actor to be awarded a knighthood he is thought to have inspired the character of Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel.The American actor Samuel Hemple (1832-1892) performed at the Arch Street and Chestnut Street Theaters in Philadelphia. Known as a Shakespearean actor, he was also a playwright. His play "Cigar Girl of Cuba" premiered at NYC's Bowery Theater in 1873.

Seller Inventory # 34692

Bibliographic Details

• Title: SIR HENRY IRVING'S AUTOGRAPH, SIGNED & DATED BY HIM with the autograph of the American actor Samuel Hemple on the verso.
• Publisher: 1885.
• Publication Date: 1885
• Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Theatre