Harlequin in His Element: The English Pantomime, 1806-1836

Mayer III, David. Harlequin in His Element: The English Pantomime, 1806-1836. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1969. First edition. Sm. 4to. xvii, 400pp. Green cloth in original illustrated dust jacket. Comprehensive account of English pantomime during the period of Grimaldi. The author examines the structures, conventions, and characters of this unique art form, as well as its effect on society in 19th century’s England. Illustrated with 81 b/w photographic reproductions. Creasing, chipping and some tearing to parts of dj edges. Reproduction of a drawing showing performers, tipped-in at front endpaper. Dust jacket in good-, book in very good condition. Hardcover. (32259) $60