Pioneering entertainer (1889–1962) whose cutting-edge approaches to early entertainment would lay the groundwork for the contemporary theater experience. Signed book: Continuous Performance: Biography of A. J. Balaban. Limited edition first edition of 500 copies, this being No. 103. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1942. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.75, 240 pages. Signed in ink on the limitations page, “A. J. Balaban” and his wife and author of the book, “Carrie Balaban.” In good condition, with uniform and some heavier areas of scattered toning throughout and to the boards, hinge almost completely separated with the back hinge split, pencil notation in another hand on the first opening page, price clip to the dustjacket, and some wear to the cover, with a few small areas of paper loss at the head of the spine and the edges. As the first item we’ve ever encountered from Balaban, it’s fitting that it contains the story of the innovative showman’s life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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