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ANONYMOUS AN ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE OF THAT CELEBRATED ACTRESS MRS SUSANNAH MARIA CIBBER with Interesting and Amusing Anecdotes. Also the Two Remarkable and Romantic Trials Between Theophilus Cibber and William Sloper.
London Reader 1887 First Edition Half Linen & Paper Boards Very Good
Frontis portrait+56pp. VG in slightly grubby beige half-cloth with paper covered boards with morocco and gilt title label on spine. Originally appearing on stage as a classical singer, Miss Arne appeared at the Haymarket Theatre which was under the banner of Theophilus Cibber and married him in 1734. Within two years she found fame as a serious actress. Her husband was a despicable character. In financial difficulties, he introduced his wife to a Mr Sloper, from whom he obtained money. When he fled to France, Mrs Cibber remained with Sloper only to be forcibly removed by her husband. In 1738 Cibber then brought a court case against Sloper as the 'wronged' party, but the adultery of the wife and conivance of the husband were revealed in court. Includes the Trial for Criminal Conversation and the second trial for 'Detaining the Plaintiff's Wife.
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45.00 GBP
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