Travelling theatrical log book of John Sefton [manuscript], [ca. 1857-1868].

Travelling theatrical log book of John Sefton [manuscript], [ca. 1857-1868].

388 leaves ; 30 x 8 cm

Contains notes on repertory, touring schedules, receipts, running times for plays, and contemporary actors. Plays arranged in alphabetized tabs. Includes newspaper clippings (one on comparison of British and American national debt), a slip of paper with instructions on using a coffee pot, recipes for making jugged hare and egg nog, and other miscellaneous scraps and notes.

John Sefton's name on printed tab pasted onto front cover.

Part 1: 1-123; Part 2 (from the reverse end): 1-265.

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