This is to Give Notice, to All Gentlemen, Ladies, and Others, that the Famous Mathew Buchinger, is come to this City of London, and is to be seen at the Corner House of Great Suffolk-Street, near Charing Cross [graphic].

[London], [1731]

1 item ; 171 x 132 mm

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From dealer's description: "121. (Buchinger, Matthias) This is to Give Notice, to All Gentlemen, Ladies, and Others, that the Famous Mathew Buchinger, is come to this City of London, and is to be seen at the Corner House of Great Suffolk-Street, near Charing Cross. [London, 1731] Letterpress handbill (171 x 132 mm). A little browned and soiled, tiny loss to upper right corner, small abrasion on verso from removal of a stamp with three tiny holes just touching a letter or two, mounting remnant on verso. After touring Great Britain, and a several year's sojourn in Scotland, Buchinger returned to London in 1731, his engagement heralded by the present handbill. In addition to being available for private performances, Buchinger played two shows daily, at 5:00 and 7:00, with the front seats costing a shilling and the rear seats sixpence." Ordered from: Sotheby's Auctions New York, D9542, 2021-11-01, "The Ricky Jay Collection", October 27, 2021, Lot #121.

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