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Theatrical and Circus Life; or, Secrets of the Stage, Green-Room and Sawdust Arena
John J. Jennings
1882
Sun Publishing Co : St. Louis
8" by 5.5"
[2], 3-608pp
SUMMARY
A scarce to find first edition of this fascinating history of the theatre and circus with anecdotes on theatrical and circus life, including many beautiful colour plates.
Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The scarce first edition of this work.
A fascinating study into the theatrical and circus life behind the stage, an anecdotal work showcasing secrets of the stage, green room, and sawdust arena.
Including a detailed history of the theatre, from the days of Shakespeare to the 1880s, with anecdotes on many of the famous actors and actresses of the time and an exposition of the mysteries of the stage.
Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, seven colour plates, and in-text engravings.
Collated, complete.
By John Joseph Jennings.
From the library of Paul Gallico, a noted novelist best known for 'The Snow Goose' and 'The Poseidon Adventure'.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, with some light bumping to the spine and extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Some light marks and rubbing to the boards and spine. Spine is a little discoloured. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few light handling marks.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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