Histrionic topography: or, the birthplaces, residences, and funeral monuments of the most distinguished actors. Illustrated by engravings, executed by Messrs. J. & H. Storer, and by historical and descriptive notices written by Mr. J. Norris Brewer

Brewer, J[ames] Norris

Published by published by the proprietor, J. Cole, Lincoln; and sold by J. Barker, Dramatic Repository, Great Russell Street; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; and Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster Row, London, 1818

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, pp. iv, 37, [1] inserted engraved frontispiece and vignette title page, 12 engraved plates drawn and engraved by either by Henry Sargant Storer, or by James Sargant Storer, plus 1 wood-engraved tailpiece; original drab paper-covered boards, printed paper label on spine; spine and label darkened and both partially perished; all else very good, sound, and internally clean. Bookplate of Joseph Billiat. The engravings are elegant. Among the residences and monuments treated are those of Shakespeare, Garrick, Thomas Davies, John Edwin, Barton Booth, and Catherine Clive.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Histrionic topography: or, the birthplaces, residences, and funeral monuments of the most distinguished actors. Illustrated by engravings, executed by Messrs. J. & H. Storer, and by historical and descriptive notices written by Mr. J. Norris Brewer
• Publisher: published by the proprietor, J. Cole, Lincoln; and sold by J. Barker, Dramatic Repository, Great Russell Street; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; and Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster Row, London
• Publication Date: 1818
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama
  • Theatre
  • English Literature