Bronson, C. P. ELOCUTION & MUSIC Cincinnati, L'Hommedieu & Co., Printers, Gazette Office, 1836. broadside, which measures 23 x 36 inches, the paper was backed with cloth at an early date. The text states that this is the second edition. There are some rips and tears along edges, with some loss, as well as some holes in the text, else good. The broadside is bordered at the top and side edges by vignettes of actors and actresses in various poses and attitudes, both for the stage and "orations." The bottom border consists of musical notation. The title is centered along top edge, below which is a box which contains cuts of the heads of actors declaiming and expressing a variety of extreme emotions as well as musical scales. The text of the broadside is contained in twelve columns of minute type, and provides instructions and singing. The NUC locates one copy, Morgan, Ohio Imprints Database, 3003, locates three copies. Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 515    inquire

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