The Stage: Both Before and Behind the Curtain: From "observations Taken on the Spot.", Volume 1R. Bentley, 1840 - Theater |
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Page iii
... result of an after - thought , is generally considered the most im- portant part of such communication - the preface to a book is looked upon in the same light . The matter contained in the pages which these remarks precede , would not ...
... result of an after - thought , is generally considered the most im- portant part of such communication - the preface to a book is looked upon in the same light . The matter contained in the pages which these remarks precede , would not ...
Page iv
... result exemplified in the preface , he will , at least , be " perplexed in the extreme , " to use no stronger term . It is a matter of great gratifica- tion to me to perceive the advantage of the plan upon which this production was ...
... result exemplified in the preface , he will , at least , be " perplexed in the extreme , " to use no stronger term . It is a matter of great gratifica- tion to me to perceive the advantage of the plan upon which this production was ...
Page xix
... result of " weeding " the old committee ( almost every one of whom was a practical man of business , generally conversant with theatrical affairs , especially with those of Drury Lane ) and substituting in their place two gentlemen as ...
... result of " weeding " the old committee ( almost every one of whom was a practical man of business , generally conversant with theatrical affairs , especially with those of Drury Lane ) and substituting in their place two gentlemen as ...
Page xxi
... possession of a private box at Covent Garden Theatre , which , at his death , fell into the hands of the Proprietors , and his large fortune the result of an honourable and distinguished professional career PREFACE . xxi.
... possession of a private box at Covent Garden Theatre , which , at his death , fell into the hands of the Proprietors , and his large fortune the result of an honourable and distinguished professional career PREFACE . xxi.
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From "observations Taken on the Spot." Alfred Bunn. fortune the result of an honourable and distinguished professional career - he bequeathed to a host of friends who , with a few exceptions , had little claim upon him , and ...
From "observations Taken on the Spot." Alfred Bunn. fortune the result of an honourable and distinguished professional career - he bequeathed to a host of friends who , with a few exceptions , had little claim upon him , and ...
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