first edition Hardcover
1909 · London
by Moore, Decima and Guggisberg, Major F. G.
London: William Heinemann, 1909. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. SCARCE IN THE UNITED STATES. Decima Moore, (Lady Moore-Guggisberg, 1871-1964) was a popular stage actress and singer in London, known for her performances in soprano roles with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and in musical comedies. In 1905, Moore married Major (later Brigadier General) Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg. This was the second marriage for both. Guggisberg (1869-1930) was born in Canada and moved to England at the age of 10. He became a British Army officer and British Empire colonial administrator. He was commissioned into the Royal Engineers (truncated)