[Theodore Edward Hook] — Exchange No Robbery; or, the Diamond Ring: A Comedy in Three Acts

London, W. Wright, 1820. First edition. Leather. A very scarce comical play by Theodore Hook, an entertaining romp which was first performed at the Haymarket Theatre Royal. The first edition of this very scare work.A comical play by Theodore Hook told in three acts, first performed at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, on the 12th August 1820.The Theatre Royal Haymarket is the third oldest London playhouse, first built in 1720. 'Exchange No Robbery' was performed there one year before the theatre moved further down the street, to a building designed by John Nash.Theodore Hook was a noted man of letters who is remembered today for his practical jokes; he received the world's first postcard in 1840, though it is thought that he sent it to himself.Bound with blank leaves in between each leaf of text. One leaf of adverts to the rear. In a full morocco binding. Externally, rubbed. A little loss of leather to the head and tail of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Tide mark to the gutter of the textblock, affecting the text, heavier to the first half. Good . Ill.: None. Good .