Lot No: 9401

James Robinson Planche: 'The Vampire; or, The Bride of the Isles. A Romantic Melo-Drama, in Two Acts: Preceded by an Introductory Vision. As Performed at the Theatre Royal English Opera House, August 9th, 1820.', 36pp play written by Planche, British dramatist, antiquary and officer of arms who, over a 60 year period, wrote, adapted or collaborated on 176 plays in a wide range of genres. ''The Vampire'' premiered on the London stage in 1820, being an adaptation of Charles Nodier's ''Le Vampire'' (this was a dramatization of John Polidori's novel ''The Vampyre''). The play featured the innovative ''vampire trap,'' a trapdoor in the stage which allowed an actor to disappear (or appear) almost instantly. Title page with repaired part loss top corner (not affecting text), J.R. Planche Autograph Letter Signed dated 12 June 1873 tipped in at front, Bridgnorth Theatre February 21st 1828 folding playbill with ''The Vampire'' on billing tipped in at end (approx 24x18cm), later plain card wraps, together with another Bridgnorth Theatre March 18th 1837 playbill with ''The Vampire'' on billing, (approx 23x17cm) framed and glazed (2)

Sale Price: £1,800.00