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Broadside for Burton's for Sheridan's "The School for Scandal" starring Charles Mathews, William E. Burton and Mr. Bougham, Tuedsay, December 22nd, 1857.
[New York]: Herald Print, 1857. (NEW YORK THEATER) ca. 6 x 22 1/4 inches. . Folded, some browning, else in very good condition. ¶ The play was to be followed by the farce "Patter versus Clatter." At the bottom is an notice for Mr. Charles Mathews who will appear in a "new and original character and perform several astonishing feats as a Prestidigateur" William E. Burton, noted actor and author, founded "The Gentleman's Magazine" and wrote numerous articles for various periodicals. His theatre "Burton's " was the most popular playhouse in New York for many years, and where many notables of the American theatre received their training. Burton was also a noted book collector, having an extensive library of Shakespearianan
Offered for US$ 100.00 by: James Cummins Bookseller - Book number: 23114