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Character actor (1879–1961) best remembered as the mad scientist Dr. Pretorius in The Bride of Frankenstein. Rare signed book: Practically True. First edition, first printing reviewer’s copy. London: William Heinemann, 1927. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 192 pages. Signed on the title page in green fountain pen. In very good condition, with moderate scattered foxing to the title page and throughout, slightly cocked spine, and an owner’s bookplate and stamp affixed to the front pastedown and first free end page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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