CLOWN MR MATHEWS PERFORMANCE.BOXING
The Morning Chronicle 21.3.1825
Printed and Published by Mr W.Clement, Strand London.1825
The Morning Chronicle 21.3.1825. Printed and Published
by Mr W.Clement, Strand London.Pp4 Disbound. An
original and complete issue in Very Good condition,
trimmed at bottom edge of two pages slightly affecting
text.This paper contains a very good description of
"Mr Mathews" ("The Clown with Tippity Wicket and The
Life of a clown 1823, 1844 (assisted by Mr. M. Ellar -
Harlequin, Mr. Gardner - Pantaloon, Miss Williams -
Columbine- information from David Coke at
www.vauxhallgardens.com) and his performances . A long
(two thirds of a large column) piece giving details of
his jokes, patter, characterisations etc. Although the
location of his performance is not given, the
newspaper columnist hopes that their account will
excite a strong desire to see Mr Mathews. A very
unusual account of a pantomime/clown performance.
There are also good pieces on Boxing, with a letter
from Pat.Halton who expresses a wish to meet with
previous challengers before retiring at the end of the
season. There are further pugilism reports and a
"Death by fighting" piece. Good boxiana.
condition: Very Good
binding: Disbound
£10.00
(equal to approx. US$15.81* or €12.44* for 18 May 2012)
)
