Showmen and Suckers Maurice Gorham Edward Ardizzone First Edition 1951 DJ

First edition hardback copy of Showmen and Suckers by Maurice Gorham with illustrations throughout by Edward Ardizzone. Published by Percival Marshall in 1951 and retaining the original illustrated dust jacket.

A lively account of the entertainment world including circuses music halls fairgrounds pantomime television and variety performers
Illustrated throughout by Edward Ardizzone with numerous black and white drawings
Published by Percival Marshall London
Copyright dated 1951
Original illustrated dust jacket present
Red cloth boards
Contents appear complete from the pages shown
Dust jacket has edge wear tears and small losses to corners and spine ends
Pages appear clean with light age toning consistent with age
A collectable title for enthusiasts of circus history theatre variety entertainment and Edward Ardizzone illustrations

Maurice Gorham, Edward Ardizzone, Showmen And Suckers, first edition, 1951, Percival Marshall, circus, fairground, music hall, theatre, pantomime, entertainment, variety, television history, illustrated book, vintage hardback, dust jacket, British book