1900 Lithograph Art Edwin Booth Portrait Shakespearean Actor Theater Stage SRP1

"Edwin Booth"

This is an original 1900 two-color lithograph of a portrait of American actor Edwin Booth (1833-1893), who founded Booth's Theatre in Manhattan, New York, NY in 1869. He was also the older brother of the infamous John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated US President Abraham Lincoln.

CONDITION

This 113+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Some light surface rub. Small chip - bottom left corner. Light water stain - bottom right corner.

• Product Type: Original Lithograph; Two-Color
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 9.25 inches; 18 x 23 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)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of antique lithographs of all things Shakespeare, including scene from his plays, playbills, famous Shakespearean actors and actresses, and historic landmarks associated with his plays. This rare collection of lithographs are from the Connoisseur Edition, No. 389, which was published for private circulation in 1900. To continue browsing this collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph.

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