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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes, Pt. II

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 161

MATTHEWS, Charles (1776 – 1835). Four Broadsides Advertisin...

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MATTHEWS, Charles (1776 ? 1835). Four Broadsides Advertising the English Ventriloquist and Mimic. London, 1818 ? 22. Group of letterpress advertisements for Matthews famous play At Home at the English Opera House, Strand, in which he played every part, utilizing feats of quick change, mimicry, and ventriloquism to portray the many roles. 13 x 9? and smaller. With a few contemporary marginal notes, minor foxing, and Dawes collection labels to versos, but very good condition and remarkably well preserved.