Lot 181


Publisher Philadelphia, Fisher & Brother, 1851. Stamped cloth canvas hardcover. Words to songs by one of the earliest popular white minstrel performers, here billed as the "originator of Ethiopian minstrelsy." 70pp. Edwin P. Christy (born May 21, 1815, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.died May 21, 1862, New York, N.Y.), early American minstrel show performer who founded (c. 1842) the Christy Minstrels, the most important of the early minstrel companies, and who originated the format of the typical minstrel show. Details of his early life are unknown. He first performed with his Christy Minstrels in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1842. Four years later his troupe appeared in New York City and played there successfully for nearly 10 years. During this period Stephen Foster wrote some of his best-known songs for Christys shows. The troupes later appearance in England popularized minstrel shows in music halls for many years and made Christy minstrels or Christy's synonymous with that type of entertainment. After Christy retired in 1854, the troupe continued without him. He died after jumping from a window while insane. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 6.25" x 4.25" Condition:
- Fair Condition. Has tearing and wear in the cover. The front cover has completely separated from the pages. Some pages have loosened from the spine of the book. No missing pages. See Photos.
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