Description: Monarchs of Minstrelsy from Daddy Rice to Date & Baker's Minstrel Budget (1928) Author: Rice, Edw. Le Roy; Arthur Leroy Kaser Title: Monarchs of Minstrelsy from Daddy Rice to Date & Baker's Minstrel Budget (1928) Publication: New York & Boston: Kenny Publishing Co., Walter H. Baker Co., C. 1911 & 1928 Edition: First Printing Description: Hardcover. 2 volumes. The Rice book is Royal 8vo, 10 x 8.75 inches, publisher's dark blue cloth gilt with circular photo insets on front cover, good minus copy with some evidence of old dampstaining to covers which has led to discoloration and bleeding, otherwise a good or better copy, slight spine lean, contents very good with usual tanning, the last 40+ pages show some coffee-colored dampstaining to fore-edge margins and bottom outer corners, and the endpapers show more of that, too. 365 pp, illustrated, ads. The author (1871-1938) was the leading authority on the history of minstrel shows, and he also bought and sold theatrical memorabilia. His father, William Rice (1844-1907) was a minstrel performer in the NY and NJ area. "Baker's Minstrel Budget" is softcover, 7.5 x 5 inches, pictorial wraps, good minus condition with wear, tanning and light staining to covers, loss along fore-edge of front wrap, short edge tears to first three pages (title page and next two pages), 128 pp, ads, with advice to minstrels and selected jokes and puns to tell, as well as scripted skits to perform: Professor Squeel's Radio School, Brothers of Take Your Time, Mr. Dollar, Storm Clouds (A Talking Act for two Cullud Ladies), Sugar Love, and The Morals of Today. Good. Seller ID: H40361 Subject: Theater RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields—plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your “favorite” sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 122 USD
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Author: Rice, Edw. Le Roy; Arthur Leroy Kaser
Publisher: Kenny Publishing Co., Walter H. Baker Co
Year Printed: 1928
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
