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1887 Photogravure Ada Rehan Katherina Taming of the Shrew Shakespeare SAS1
1887 Photogravure Ada Rehan Katherina Taming of the Shrew Shakespeare SAS1

1887 Photogravure Ada Rehan Katherina Taming of the Shrew Shakespeare SAS1

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This is an original 1887 photogravure of actress, Ada Rehan (1857?-1916) as Katharina in William Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene I. Attached is a brief descriptive note about the actress and an excerpt from the play --please see both images.

Period Paper is pleased to offer an exceptional collection of hand-pulled, museum quality photogravures of English and American actors of the stage from the time of Shakespeare through the 19th century. This group of original, museum-quality photogravures, produced by Gebbie & Husson Co., Ltd., are among the finest available in the world. Their condition is unsurpassed. The artistry in the creation of these photogravures has produced the most clear, detailed, and broad tonal ranges that we have ever seen. The intaglio process used for this collection is far superior to the more mechanical photogravures and rotogravures that we often see. We have inspected these under 10x magnification --the detail is exceptional and the stock, flawless (with noted condition exceptions). The plate impressions are deep and very visible to the naked eye but do not show up well on the digital image. Each photogravure includes a separate page of descriptive text, with halftone images, about the play and/or the actor. This collection will be of interest to collectors of theatrical memorabilia and students of theatre history.

CONDITION

This 124+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There are a few light foxing marks in the outer margin --please see image.

  • Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 16.25 inches; 28 x 41 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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