ABC of the Theatre

Humbert Wolfe

Published by The Cresset Press, London, 1932

About this Item

A Good copy exhibiting wear about the edges. The silver foil jacket, adhered to the boards as issued, is scuffed but still bright. Minimal soiling to the interior, most notably staining and slight paper loss from a previously taped mylar. Black and white illustration with second color lettering. 52 pages. 7.75" x 10". This uncommonly seen book by British poet Humbert Wolfe (1885 1940) is a humorous ABC of the UK theater er, theatre scene, featuring men of letters like George du Maurier, John Galsworthy, Bernard Shaw, Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward, Eugene O'Neill, Gordon Craig. While an entertaining snapshot of early 20th century stage life, it is Edward Burra s energetic black and white illustrations that breathe another layer of life into this handsome book. Decorative lettering in second color by Kathryn Hamill. A delight to browse. Scarce. .

Seller Inventory # 13

Bibliographic Details

• Title: ABC of the Theatre
• Publisher: The Cresset Press, London
• Publication Date: 1932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Edward Burra
• Edition: First printing.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Printing
  • Art