THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ..
first edition
1890 · NY
by JEFFERSON, Joseph
NY: Century, 1890. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 501. Illustrated. Embossed brown cloth, spine stamped in gilt. VG. Printed at the DeVinne Press. Reminiscences about his life and about other actors. The author writes about his experiences, friends and art form the 1830's through the 1880's, including anecdotes and reflections. Nearly one-half of the text concerns the pre-1861 period and is rich in theatrical anecdotes. The later portion of the book, covering the period of the author's greatest success, concentrated more on his off stage life. MOYER 117. BAKER p. 65. (Inventory #: 24671)