IRENE: A Tragedy (1749) (plus HENRY AND ROSAMOND. A Tragedy (1749); TANCRED AND SIGISMUNDA. A Tragedy (1745); EDWARD AND ELEONORA: A Tragedy (1739) 4 PLAYS BOUND IN 1 VOLUME)
Published by Printed for R. Dodsley at Tully's-head Pall-mall and sold by M. Cooper in Pater-noster-Row. (plus William Owen; A. Millar; A Millar) in London 1749 (plus 1749, 1745, 1739)
SKU: 51888
£700.00
FIRST EDITION with no semi-colon to imprint, catchwords "CENE" to pp.14 and 23 (rather than "SCENE") and "TO" to p.60. 8vo. (approx. 20.5 x 12.5cm) full 18th Century calf with raised bands and gilt rules to spine. Decorative blind-embossed borders to boards. Half-title, Title, [4], 86pp. [2pp] Advertisement for Publisher. Occasional light foxing. PLUS three other plays (as above - please contact us if you have queries concerning them). Occasional light foxing, somewhat heavier to first few pages of Henry and Rosamund. Two faint initials to front pastedown. No other markings or inscriptions. Spine somewhat rubbed with faint vertical creases. Lower board slightly scuffed and with darker circular area to centre, very slightly rougher in texture than surrounding calf (please see photos). Overall a Good+ Copy.