Red Plush and Greasepaint

Published by Museum Press Limited, London, 1965

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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A lovingly inscribed copy of Clarkson Rose's work hailing the music and entertainment business during the first half of the twentieth century. Inscribed by the author to the recto to the front endpaper, 'For Julie, to remind her of 'Twinkle' and of the author, Clarkson Rose, Clarkie, who so admired her approach to all who as for information! 'Twinkle's a love show' - we sing this in our opening chorus - our Julie is one of the few 'life' people attached to the viewing! . Teignmouth 1967'.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.Rose's look into the history of music and entertainment from the 1890s to 1960. In particular acharming memoir about the 'Twinkle' show that was performed on Ryde Pier from 1921, continuing with great success for forty-five years. An entertaining pantomime act, the show was especially popular during the inter-war period.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and fourteen plates.Collated, complete.Written by the creator of the act, Clarkson Rose.With a foreword by John Betjeman and an introduction by Val Parnell.The second edition of this work. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Very light bumping and a little discolouration to the head and tail of the spine. Dustwrapper with minor edgewear and some light marks. Spine of dustwrapper is a little sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few odd spots to the first and last few pages. Near Fine.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
Red Plush and Greasepaint
Author
Clarkson Rose
Publisher
Museum Press Limited, London
Publication year
1965
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good Indeed
Signed
signed by author
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
9" by 5.5"

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