John McCabe - Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy - First Edition - 1964 - SIGNED by Laurel and Hardy

First edition, first printing of �Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy�. Published by Doubleday in London, 1961. This is a very good copy. Tipped onto the half-title page is a note signed by both Laurel and Hardy. Some rubbing to the corners and spine tips. In a very good unclipped wrapper with a few nicks to the corners and some light internal repairs. Exceptionally scarce with the signature of both comedians. Laurel and Hardy were a beloved comedy duo�Stan Laurel, the thin, clever Brit, and Oliver Hardy, the rotund, amiable American�famous for their impeccable timing, visual gags, and warm, chaotic camaraderie. From silent shorts to sound-era classics, they shaped screen comedy�s language. John McCabe, actor-scholar and founding Sons of the Desert member, wrote �Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy�, the first major scholarly biography of the pair. His book blends meticulous research with affectionate insight, chronicling their early careers, partnership, and enduring legacy. McCabe�s work remains a definitive portrait, celebrating both their artistry and their off-screen friendship.