Henry Irving (1838-1905) English actor-manager, the first actor to be honoured with a knighthood (1895). Irving as Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice' by William Shakespeare. He first presented his production at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 1879. Photogravure c1890.

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Henry Irving (1838-1905) English actor-manager, the first actor to be honoured with a knighthood (1895). Irving as Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice' by William Shakespeare. He first presented his production at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 1879. Photogravure c1890.

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