John Adolphus - Memoirs of John Bannister, Comedian

London, Richard Bentley, 1839. First edition. Leather. An uncommon biography on the actor and theatre manager John Bannister, the first edition. The first edition of this uncommon work.Complete in two volumes. Illustrated with a frontispiece to each volume. Collated, complete.Half-title to Volume I, as called for.An insightful and entertaining biography on the life and career of actor and theatre manager John Bannister.Bannister managed the Theatre Royal Drury Lane after Richard Brinsley Sheridan, from 1801 to 1815, during which time the theatre burnt down in a disastrous fire.By barrister and historian John Adolphus, who had been a good friend of Bannister. Bookplate of John Buxton Philips to the front paste downs. In a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the joints and extremities. A little bumping to the extremities. Spines are a little faded. A few minor marks to the boards and spines. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots, heaveir to the frontispieces. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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