Records and Reminiscences Personal and General 2 Volume Set

Published by Methuen & Co, London, 1904

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Two Volume Set 1904 1st Edition Methuen & Co Hardback Books. Very Good+ Condition. Minor bumping to the corners of the boards with slight signs of rubbing. Bumping head and tail of the spine. Previous owners name E J Kenney (Kennedy Professor of Latin Peterhouse Cambridge) neatly stamped to the front free end papers. Some minor foxing to the end papers. The binding is solid and the pages are clean and bright. Vol I - 422 pages & 16 black & white illustrations. Vol II: 392 pages - indexed - 16 black & white illustrations & facsimiles of 14 historic letters, several of which are fold-out, followed by 40 pages of publisher's advertisements. Sir Francis Burnand’s Records and Reminiscences is a two‑volume autobiographical memoir in which the long‑serving Punch editor looks back over his life, career, friendships, and the Victorian theatrical world. It blends personal history with lively portraits of actors, writers, and cultural figures of the 19th century. • It is a rich primary source for Victorian theatre and journalism. • Burnand’s memoirs offer first‑hand portraits of many now‑forgotten but once‑famous performers and writers. • The tone is light, anecdotal, and humorous, reflecting his comic sensibility.…

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Title
Records and Reminiscences Personal and General 2 Volume Set
Author
Burnand, Sir Francis C
Publisher
Methuen & Co, London
Publication year
1904
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
Item weight
2 kilograms

Warren Books

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Warren Books is a small family run business, established in 2003, connecting pre-owned, pre-loved, vintage and valued books, magazines and ephemera with new owners. We offer quality items, accurately described, affordably priced and have built our business on excellent customer service and satisfaction. In our store you will find a broad range of non-fiction books and magazines from, planes, trains and automobiles, to humour, history and a whole load more. Our interests are varied and this is reflected in the range of subjects. Not forgetting our passion for sheet music, theatre programmes and all things Show Business!! We are always looking to add to the collection so if you are looking to sell let us know.…

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