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...This present Friday...will be performed Shakespeare's Tragedy of Macbeth King of Scotland. Macbeth,-- Mr. Macready

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Sale 275: Art, Photography & Illustrated Books, with Fine Press Books (#275) 11/20/2003 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Lot #96 ...This present Friday...will be performed Shakespeare's Tragedy of Macbeth King of Scotland. Macbeth,-- Mr. Macready

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$162.50

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Heading:

(Theater Broadsides)

Title:

...This present Friday...will be performed Shakespeare's Tragedy of Macbeth King of Scotland. Macbeth,-- Mr. Macready

Author:

(Macready)

Place Published:

Birmingham

Publisher:

Theatre Royal

Date Published:

May 1833

Description:

Printed broadside advertising the Program at the Theatre Royal in Birmingham, including Macbeth, the Magic Pipe, a Programme of Scenery, Fireworks, and Venice Preserved. In 91 lines, various types and type sizes. 29¾x10.

William Charles Macready was a leading light in 19th century production and acting. His greatest roles were Shakespearean; this a relatively early broadside dating from before his managership of Covent Garden. A great broadside with wonderful Victorian locution.

Condition:

Three light horizontal folds, small tape shadows at corners, some minor creasing; overall appears about near fine.

Item#:

140706
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