Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first hardcover edition, first printing of The Richard Mansfield Acting Version of Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen, with no dust jacket. First Edition stated, 1906 Reilly and Britton, Chicago. First printing with no subsequent printing and 1906 on both title and copyright pages.
The book is in Very Good condition with clean, puckered, cloth boards with faded title ink on a stained spine and stronger gilt on the front title block. Also with, faded gilt on the top page block, deckled edges on side and bottom, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and rubbed and rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned.
No dust jacket.
This is a fascinating adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play Peer Gynt, created by the legendary actor Richard Mansfield. The play tells the story of Peer Gynt, a Norwegian peasant who embarks on a journey to find himself and his place in the world. Mansfield’s version of the play is known for its innovative staging, rich characterizations, and powerful performances. This is a must-read for anyone interested in modern theater and the intersection of acting and playwriting.
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