Caractacus dramatic poem written model (22 Ergebnisse)

vo in fours, pp. vii, [i], 96; with half title; title printed in red and black; disbound. Second edition, issued on 5 June 1759: the first edition (a quarto) had been published on 30 May. This drama was not performed at the time, and it was not until 1776 that a production was mounted in London. See Gaskell, First editions of Wi…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references…

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. The second edition of this scarce dramatic poem by the English divine, and poet William Mason. A scarce, early edition of this work. Disbound, as is common with works like this. Retaining the half-title. With a red and black title page. Authorship is attributed to the 'author of Elfrida' which was…

Leather. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. The first edition of this dramatic poem, by William Mason, 'Caractacus'. The scarcer variant of the first edition with the press-figure '1' to the recto of M3 and '3' to the verso of M3. Authorship is attributed to the 'author of Elfrida' which was Mason's first historical tragedy. William Mas…

Two works in one volume, 8vo, pp. [iv], xix, [i], 80; vii, [i], 96; contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt spine (very slightly chipped at foot), morocco label; marbled endpapers. Two poetic dramas, both issued in 1759, by William Mason, friend of Horace Walpole and Thomas Gray. This copy is something special, as it was the gift to a…