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The Life of King Henry V (French\'s Acting Edition, No. 576)Published by Samuel French Ltd., c. 1946–1952Vintage Theatrical Softcover Reference Playbook
This volume presents a vintage mid-century printing of William Shakespeare\'s \"The Life of King Henry V,\" issued as part of the highly specialized \"French\'s Acting Edition\" series (No. 576) by Samuel French Ltd. Produced and meticulously edited by legendary classical theater director George Skillan, this edition serves as an exhaustive working production blueprint, complete with expansive margin annotations for stage business, continuous actor blockings, text delivery guides, and detailed prop lists. The text features intricate technical scenic settings and stage perspective diagrams executed by the foundational British theater and film art director Edward Carrick, F.R.S.A., alongside a historical commentary by Martin R. Holmes, F.S.A. Manufactured natively in Great Britain with a clear internal \"Made in England\" ink stamp, this copy retains its original paper wraps with the iconic illustrated cover art and the pre-decimalization 2s. net retail price token intact. Bearing the vintage hand-inscribed contemporary actor ownership marker (\"Property of Sally Mccray\") on the upper front cover block, this volume stands as a compelling, scarce primary resource for serious collectors of mid-century theatrical ephemera, stage directors, and Shakespearean production historians.
Bibliographic Details:* Title: The Life of King Henry V (French\'s Acting Edition, No. 576)* Author: William Shakespeare* Producer & Editor: George Skillan* Illustrator (Scenic Settings): Edward Carrick, F.R.S.A.* Publisher: Samuel French Ltd. / Samuel French, Inc.* Publication Era: Circa 1946–1952 (Late 1940s / Early 1950s)* Format: Vintage Softcover / Stapled Illustrated Playbook* Language: English
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