By G. W. Bishop
London   Arthur Barker Ltd
10.5" by 8.5" xiv [1], 2-215pp
A bright example of the signed, limited edition of G. W. Bishop's vibrantly illustrated study of the role of Barry Jackson in the management of England's theatres.
By G. W. Bishop

1933 Barry Jackson and the London Theatre

London   Arthur Barker Ltd
10.5" by 8.5" xiv [1], 2-215pp
A bright example of the signed, limited edition of G. W. Bishop's vibrantly illustrated study of the role of Barry Jackson in the management of England's theatres.
£70.00
: 1.5kgs / : 931F9

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Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, With Dustwrapper

A signed, limited edition work. No. 174 of 200 special edition copies, signed by both the author and illustrator.

In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.

G. W. Bishop presents a study of the career of Barry Jackson, the founder of Birmingham's Repertory, and an influential figure in the history of the theatre of the West End.

Illustrated with a tipped in portrait frontispiece, and eight tipped in colour plates by Paul Shelving. Collated, complete.

With a former owner's inscription, dated 1939, to the front pastedown.

With an Appendix of plays with casts presented by Jackson.

Condition

In the publisher's original paper vellum, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine, with back strip only a touch age toned. Former owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Dust wrapper back strip age toned, with significant loss to back strip tail, and further small loss to back strip head. Small loss to head of front wrap. Significant closed tear to front wrap, repaired to reverse with tape. Further tape repairs to reverse of back strip. Handling marks to front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright.

Very Good Indeed

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