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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 out theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: Also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits: Together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British Stage. Originally compiled, to the year 1764, by David Erskine Baker. Continues thence to 1782, by Isaac Reed. And brought down to the End of November 1811, with very considerable Additions and Improvements throughout, by Stephen Jones. (3 volumes bound in 4 books).
by Baker, David Erskine; Reed, Isaac; and Jones, Stephen
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Cadyville, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown et al, 1812., 1812.. Fair. - Octavo. 8-7/8 inches high by 5-5/8 inches wide. Four volumes uniformly bound in speckled brown calf rebacked with matching calf spines, with gilt-titled labels & raised bands on the spine. The corners of each volume have also been reinforced with later calf. The crudely rebacked spines are coming loose from the covers and the front cover of the first volume is detached and that of the third volume is nearly detached. The covers are rubbed and scuffed and the labels are chipped. The rear cover of the last volume is stained with red ink. Title, pages [1]-384; title & pages [385]-789; title & pages [1]-404; and title & pages [1]-476. There is dampstaining throughout and the pages are wrinkled. A contemporary owner's name dated in the year of publication is penned at the top of the title pages. Fair working copies.
From the collection of William Twopeny, with his round armorial bookplate mounted on the front pastedown of each volume. The Twopeny library was sold by Sotheby in May of 1902.
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- Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
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- 37024
- Title
- 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 out theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: Also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits: Together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British Stage. Originally compiled, to the year 1764, by David Erskine Baker. Continues thence to 1782, by Isaac Reed. And brought down to the End of November 1811, with very considerable Additions and Improvements throughout, by Stephen Jones. (3 volumes bound in 4 books).
- Author
- Baker, David Erskine; Reed, Isaac; and Jones, Stephen
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown et al, 1812.
- Date Published
- 1812.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- THEATER; BIOGRAPHY; THEATRE; STAGE; DRAMA; LITERATURE; NINETEENTH CENTURY; 19TH CENTURY; SET; DAVID ERSKINE BAKER; ISAAC REED; STEPHEN JONES; BIOGRAPHIA DRAMATICA;; OR A COMPANION TO THE PLAYHOUSE; CONTAINING HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL MEMOIRS, AND ORIGINAL
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
Biblio member since 2003
Cadyville, New York
About Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd. (incorporated 1989) is a general antiquarian book store which buys and sells collections and individual items of significance. Booksellers Ric Zank and Daniel Meunier each bring to the business over 18 years of experience in seeking out and offering for sale unusual, uncommon and rare books, autographs, and ephemera in all fields. Our office is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and frequently later. An answering machine will take your message after hours and when we are out of the office.
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