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 our Theatrical Exhibitions; amongst whom are some of the most celebrated Actors. Also an alphabetical account of their works, the dates when printed, and occasional observations on their merits. Together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage.
BAKER David Erskine 1730-1767. [REED Isaac 1742-1807]
Over a thousand dramas listed. Second edition (New Edition), two volumes, in 19c half calf over cloth, some blind tooling. Spines, gilt titles, blind & gilt tooling. Internally, Vol 1, 1782, [2], (v-lii), 496 pp. Vol 2, 1782, [2], [1], 2-442 pp.…
The Knights. A Comedy in Two Acts
FOOTE Samuel 1720-1777
As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane. Disbound, in brown paper wraps, [2], (v-vi), 47 pp, lacks the half title, small tear at gutter of tp. (192*124 mm). (ESTC T29497).
The Devil Upon Two Sticks. A Comedy in 3 Acts
FOOTE Samuel 1720-1777 (Mr Colman - editor)
A satire on the medical profession. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in the Haymarket. Disbound, in plain brown paper wraps, lacks all before title page, [3], (vi) only, [2], [1], 2-69 pp, some edge offsetting & light edge browning.…
Plays The Castle Spectre: A Drama; WITH The Runaway, A Comedy; WITH The Widow's Vow. A Farce; WITH The Stranger;
LEWIS M.G. [COWLEY Hannah 1743-1809]. INCHBALD Elizabeth 1753-1824. KOTZEBUE 1761-1819 PAPENDICK George
4 plays in 1 vol. In modern half calf (to style), over worn green marbled boards. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling & title to red calf label. Internally, [1] The Castle Spectre: A drama in 5 Acts by MD Lewis, 5th ed, London, 148 Oxford St,…
Three Hunting Songs.
WARBURTON REE [Egerton- Rowland Eyles] 1804-1891
1st ed, 1855, 4 pls. In printed boards, corners & edge bumped & worn. New paper spine, no title. Internally, additional engraved titlepage, [3], 4-16 pp, 4 pls (including eng tp), printed by G Barclay, Castle St, Leicester Sq, London, oblong,…