The London theatre : a collection of the most celebrated dramatic pieces / correctly given, from copies used in the theatre by Thomas Dibdin [complete 26 volumes bound in 13]

Dibdin, Thomas (1771-1841)

1815. London : Whittingham and Arliss, [1815]. Very good copies bound in 1/2 vellum over marbled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Gilt-blocked leather labels to spine, with gilt decorative tooling. Some surfaces scuffs to boards. Top edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Description: 26 v. : illus.; 12cm. Notes: General title pages dated 1815 throughout; special title pages of plays (with title vignettes) - dated 1814-1825. Most of the plays are preceded by a brief history of the play, dramatis personae, etc. Subjects: English literature -- Drama and theatre -- Great Britain -- 19th century. Item #218381

Price: €695.00