Prince of Players: Edwin Booth

The book is in good condition with a sturdy green hardcover featuring decorative elements. It lacks a dust jacket, and there are library stamps from Holy Names Academy, indicating it was once part of a library collection. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean with minimal wear.

"Prince of Players: Edwin Booth" by Eleanor Ruggles offers an in-depth biography of the renowned 19th-century American actor Edwin Booth. Published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. in 1953, this hardcover edition delves into the life and career of Booth, celebrated for his performances of Shakespearean roles. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in theater history and the intricacies of stage performance during Booth's era. This copy, stamped with a library mark from Holy Names Academy, indicates its previous life in a library collection, adding a layer of historical interest. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, and the green hardcover features a distinctive design. This edition is a solid addition to collections focusing on theater, acting, or historical biographies.