The Memoirs of J. Decastro, Comedian. in the course of them will be given anecdotes of . Dr. Johnson, Garrick, Foote, Wilson, Charles Bannister, J. Palmer, C. Dibdin, Sen., the late Earl of Barrymore, R.B. Sheridan, Esq., G.F. Cooke, J.P. Kemble, Esq., &c., never before in print : accompanied by an analysis of the life of the late Philip Astley, Esq. . : also an accompanying history of the Royal Circus, now the Surrey Theatre, and an historical sketch of Sadler's Wells : likewise scarce theatrical advertisements : to which will be added the origin of poetry, a chapter on Bents's, &c. &c. &c. / edited by R. Humphreys.

Decastro, J.

Published by Sherwood, Jones & Co. 1824, London, 1824

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First edition. xx. 270 pp. half brown morocco and marbled boards, worn at extremities. Clean internally, portrait and folding plate. Decastro was a Jewish Portugese comedian born in 1758. From the library of Bembridge School, with a couple of labels on inside cover and rear board. 8vo. Seller Inventory # 48563

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Title: The Memoirs of J. Decastro, Comedian. in the...

Publisher: Sherwood, Jones & Co. 1824, London

Publication Date: 1824

Binding: Half Morocco

Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition.