The Plays of Philip Massinger, in Four Volumes
by Massinger, Philip
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About This Item
London: Printed for G. And W. Nicol, et al., By W. Bulmer and Co, 1805. With notes critical and explanatory, by W. Gifford. 4 vols. (clix343; 520; 590 [1]; 591 [1]p., b/w front portrait in the first volume, former private owner's bookplate on the front pastedown of each volume, o/w very clean. Nicely bound in full brown calf, with leather spine labels and gilt lettering and trim. Contents: v. 1, INtiroduction, essay, &c.; The Virgin-Martyr; The Unatural combat; The Duke of Milan. v. 2, The Bondman; The Renegado; The Parliament of love; The Roman actor; The Great Duke of Florence. v. 3, The Maid of honour; The Picture; The Emperor of the East; The fatal dowry; A new way to pay old debts. v. 4, The city madam; The Guardian; A very woman; The bashful lover; The old law.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 050112
- Title
- The Plays of Philip Massinger, in Four Volumes
- Author
- Massinger, Philip
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed for G. And W. Nicol, et al., By W. Bulmer and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1805
- Keywords
- Massinger English Literature Drama
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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