05. Sunset

Unsigned. Pp. 1, 2-26 [2]. Stapled. (French’s Acting Edition no. 1939).
1 title-page; 2: SUNSET. / Produced at Comedy Theatre, London, February 13th, / 1888. / [short rule] / CHARACTERS. / [etc.] / Permission to Play this Piece must be obtained from / SAMUEL FRENCH, 89, Strand London. / SUNSET. / [short rule]; 3-26 text; [1-2] MUSIC OF BURLESQUES, OPERAS & DRAMAS / TO LOAN [list, A-Y].
Printed on wove paper, size 176 x 110mm.
*Buff paper covers (Bodleian Library – pinkish brown); back cover lists plays from volume 117 (1741-55) to 129 (1921-27); also advertisements for Lacy’s costumes.
Copies seen: British Library – 2304.h.21, date of accession 10 January 1889; Bodleian Library – Mal. I. 473 (1939).

Unsigned. Pp. 1, 2-26 [2]. Stapled.
1 title-page; 2: SUNSET. / Produced at Comedy Theatre, London, February 13th, / 1888. / [short rule] / CHARACTERS. / [etc.]; 3-26 text, headed SUNSET. / [short rule].
Printed on wove paper, size 190 x 115mm.
**Buff paper covers; inside covers contain advertisements for scenery – garden, wood, drawing room, cottage interior, proscenium, drop scene, doors, window, French window, fireplace. [N.B. New York cover on London title-page imprint].
Copies seen: FR; later impressions: FR, APR; University of Chicago Library.