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Belasco, David (1853-1931)Two copies: A Souvenir of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice as presented by David Belasco at the Lyceum Theatre, New York, December 21, 1922, New York, printed privately, 1923, photogravure portrait frontispiece of Belasco by Genthe, twenty-eight photogravures of the production in the text, publisher's printed paper wraps, chipped, one in plastic cover, with Belasco's bookplate loose, one in chipped paper covers reinforced with adhesive tape; Deburau by Sacha Guitry produced by David Belasco, [New York, 1925], profusely illustrated with photogravures, inscribed by Belasco on ffep, with his bookplate, in publisher's printed paper wraps, in plastic; and twenty-one photographs of Belasco, with repeats, three matted, some framed, two autographed by Belsaco, 4 x 6 to 10 x 13 in.
Estimate $150-200
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