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Subject Terms Theater -- Great Britain -- 18th century.

1. The life of an actor / by Pierce Egan, author of "Life in London," "Tom and Jerry," "A Musical Drama," etc. ; dedicated to Edmund Kean, Esq. ; the poetical descriptions by T. Greenwood ; embellished with twenty-seven characteristic scenes, etched by Theodore Lane ; enriched also with several original designs on wood, executed by Mr. Thompson.

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Creator:: Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Date:: 1825
Physical Description:: xvi, 272 p., [27] leaves of plates : ill ; 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. The London Mathews : containing an account of this celebrated actor's memorandum book, of peculiarities, characters, and manners, collected by him in his various trips, and several other humorous songs, (all adpted to well-known airs.), viz. Memoranda in confusion, The night coach, "Bubbles", a capital song, The sailing match, Old and new times, Public office, Bow street, Finale, and a monopolylogue, intitled [sic], The Crown Inn Danger : embellished with seven copper-plate engravings.

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Creator:: Mathews, Charles, 1776–1835
Date:: [1826?]
Physical Description:: 36 p., [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 16 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts