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Biographia dramatica, or, A companion to the playhouse. containing Historical and Critical Memoirs, and original Anecdotes, of British and Irish Dramatic Writers, from the commencement of our Theatrical Exhibitions; amongst whom are some of the most celebrated Actors. Also an alphabetical account of their works, the dates when printed, and occasional observations on their merits. Together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage.
by BAKER David Erskine 1730-1767. [REED Isaac 1742-1807]
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- 2nd Edition
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- 1782
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London:: Mess. Rivingtons, and others, 1782. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Over a thousand dramas listed. Second edition (New Edition), two volumes, in 19c half calf over cloth, some blind tooling. Spines, gilt titles, blind & gilt tooling. Internally, Vol 1, 1782, [2], (v-lii), 496 pp. Vol 2, 1782,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Plays The Castle Spectre: A Drama; WITH The Runaway, A Comedy; WITH The Widow's Vow. A Farce; WITH The Stranger;
by LEWIS M.G. [COWLEY Hannah 1743-1809]. INCHBALD Elizabeth 1753-1824. KOTZEBUE 1761-1819 PAPENDICK George
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- 1798
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London: No 148, Oxford-Street; [London]. London: Pater-Noster Row. London in the Strand.: J. Bell. GCJ and J Robinsin. F. Wingrave , 1798. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 4 plays in 1 vol. In modern half calf (to style), over worn green marbled boards. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling & title… Read more about this item Item Price
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Evans's Edition. Old Ballads, Historical and Narrative, with some of Modern Date:
by EVANS T [Thomas] 1742-1784
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- 1st Edition
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- 1777
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in the Strand: T Evans, 1777. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. TAYLOR Isac. CHAPMAN J.. 4 vols complete, 1777-1784, VG, 1st eds, 3 woodcuts. In uniform, half dark calf over red marbled boards, corners & edges lightly bumped & worn. Spines, gilt titles, raised bands,… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Massacre of Abergavenny. An Historical Drama, in Five Acts.
by FURNESS JR
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- First Edition
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- 1897
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Conway: RE Jones & Bros., 1897. First Edition . Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 1897, G, 1st ed. In contemporary half calf over red cloth, some blind tooling, corners & edges rubbed. Spine, gilt tooling & titles, edges worn. Internally, [3], 4-60 pp, errata tipped in, yellow soiled endpapers,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Three Hunting Songs.
by WARBURTON REE [Egerton- Rowland Eyles] 1804-1891
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- First Edition
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- 1855
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Chester; London.: Prichard, Roberts, & Co; Chapman & Hall., 1855. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. BROWNE HK [Hablot Knight] 1815-1882 (Phiz). 1st ed, 1855, 4 pls. In printed boards, corners & edge bumped & worn. New paper spine, no title. Internally, additional engraved titlepage, [3],… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Select Collection of English Songs (3 vols)
by [RITSON Joseph] 1752-1803 [compiled by]
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- First Edition
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- 1783
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London: St Pauls Church-yard: J Johnson, 1783. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. STOTHARD Thomas 1755-1834. (engravers BLAKE William 1757-1827. HEATH). VG+, 1st ed, 16 plates, 3 vols, 377 songs. In contemporary tree calf boards, decorative gilt edge tooling, edges a little rubbed. New… Read more about this item Item Price
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L'Aminta and Il Pastor Fido
by TASSO Torquato 1544-1594
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- 1730
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Venezia: Sebastiano Coleti, 1730. Vellum. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. FONTANINI Giusto [Archbishop of Ancyme] 1666-1736. 1730, Sm 12 mo, VG+. In full vellum, lightly soiled and marked. Spine, raised bands, titles in ink. Internally, text block edges sprinkled blue, ink note to fep, title page with woodcut, [2], 3-104 pp, 1-391… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Knights. A Comedy in Two Acts
by FOOTE Samuel 1720-1777
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- First Edition
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- 1754
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London: P Vaillant, 1754. First Edition . Disbound. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane. Disbound, in brown paper wraps, [2], (v-vi), 47 pp, lacks the half title, small tear at gutter of tp. (192*124 mm). (ESTC T29497).
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The Devil Upon Two Sticks. A Comedy in 3 Acts
by FOOTE Samuel 1720-1777 (Mr Colman - editor)
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- 1778
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London: T Cadell, 1778. Disbound. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A satire on the medical profession. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in the Haymarket. Disbound, in plain brown paper wraps, lacks all before title page, [3], (vi) only, [2], [1], 2-69 pp, some edge offsetting & light edge… Read more about this item Item Price
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