Allardyce Nicoll — Masks Mimes and Miracles

London, George G. Harrap & Company Limited , 1931 . First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this interesting study of mimes throughout history, by renowned British literary scholar, Allardyce Nicoll. First edition, in the publisher's original blue cloth binding. Written by Allardyce Nicoll, who was a professor of English language and literature in the University of London. Nicoll was known for his works on theatre, such as 'British Drama' and 'The Theory of Drama&apos. This text provides a comprehensive history of the Mime, from its origins in Ancient Greece to its extensive use in Commedia dell' Arte. Charting the history and conventions of the art form, Nicoll touches on the scenery, props, costume, characters and conventions that surround the Mime figure. Copiously illustrated throughout with two hundred and twenty five black and white illustrations. In the publisher's original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart, with light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Slight fading to the spine and the occasional mark to boards. Small area of damp staining to the rear board. Offsetting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .