Clemence Dane — Broome Stages

New York , Doubleday Doran and Company , 1931. First edition. Cloth. A bright first edition of this historical novel charting a theatrical dynasty, with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition of this work. With the publisher's very scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. One of the author's most popular works, this historical novel charts the fortunes of the Broomes, a theatrical dynasty, over two hundred years. The family saga is structured as four long stories strung together, from the reign of Queen Anne through to present cinema era. Written by Clemence Danes, an English novelist and playwright. In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart, with minor rubbing and bumping to the extremities. A couple marks to the boards. Dust wrapper is largely chipped to the spine head and edge worn. With a large tear running down the front hinge, causing the front panel to be separated from the spine. With scattered spots to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound, with generally bright and clean pages. Charming contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good Only.