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The merchant of Venice : a comedy in five acts / by William Shakespeare ; as presented at The Lyceum Theatre, London, under the management of Henry Irving, on Saturday, November 1st, 1879.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.; Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905.; Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928.; Freiberger, Edward, former owner.; Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928, associated name.; Lyceum Theatre (London, England); Powers' Theatre (Chicago, Ill.); Rand McNally and Company, publisher.
1900
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Title
The merchant of Venice : a comedy in five acts / by William Shakespeare ; as presented at The Lyceum Theatre, London, under the management of Henry Irving, on Saturday, November 1st, 1879.
Uniform title
Merchant of Venice
Cover title
Souvenir edition of The merchant of Venice
Created/published
Chicago : Rand, McNally & Company, 1900.
Description
74 p., [2] leaves of plates : ports. ; 23 cm
Associated name
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905.
Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928.
Freiberger, Edward, former owner.
Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928, associated name.
Lyceum Theatre (London, England)
Powers' Theatre (Chicago, Ill.)
Rand McNally and Company, publisher.
Note
"As presented at the Lyceum Theatre, London, under the management of Henry Irving, and as presented by him, Miss Ellen Terry, and the London Lyceum Company at Power's Theatre, Chicago, Ill., on the anniversary of the birthday of the author, April 23d, 1900."--Front cover.

"Printed by Rand, McNally & Co., after the Chiswick Press."--Front cover.

With a cast list.
Genre/form
Acting editions.
Cast lists.
Place of creation/publication
United States -- Illinois -- Chicago.

Call number
PR2825 1900 Sh.Col.
Folger-specific note
Autograph: Edward Freiberger, April 23, 1900, Chicago. Autograph of Ellen Terry on her portrait. Inscription: In remembrance of 23 April, 1900, Chicago, E.T. Printed paper wrapper, with some gold lettering and decoration.
Folger accession
cs765