DECASTRO, J[acob]; HUMPHRYS, R. (editor).
The Memoirs of J. Decastro, Comedian.
The Memoirs of J. Decastro, Comedian.
Stock Code 107297
London, Sherwood, Jones, & Co., 1824
Jacob Decastro (also spelled De Castro, 1758–1824) was an English comedian and Sephardi Jew, who started out as a mimic in traditional Purim plays. In 1786 he joined Philip Astley in a troupe known as 'Astley's Jews', later becoming manager of the Royal Theatre. He worked with Astley from 1786-1814.
First edition; 8vo; portrait frontispiece of Decastro, numerous plates throughout, 2 folding plates (birth certificate and circus scene), 2 short closed tears to circus plate facing p.44, some light offsetting, scattered light foxing; contemporary calf, gilt letting to spine, spine gilt in compartments, top edge gilt, others uncut, boards detached but present, corners slightly rubbed, marbled endpapers.
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