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Attention Collectors! Rare! 25 Volume Complete Set The British Theatre Here is an antique set of books that would be a fantastic addition to a collection! You are bidding on a complete set of antique hardcover books titled: "The British Theatre; or, A Collection of Plays, Which are Acted at the Theatres Royal, Drury-Lane, Covent Garden, and Haymarket." Printed Under the Authority of the Managers from the Prompt Books. With Biographical and Critical Remarks by Mrs. Inchbald. The set is complete in 25 volumes and you are bidding on all 25 volumes. It is an all-matching set. The set is printed in London for: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1808. This set is over 200 years old!!! Description: Complete 25 volume set, containing numerous plays and over 120 engraved plates (frontis to each play.) The books are bound in period 1/2 calf over marbled boards, five spines with chips at head with loss (refer to pictures), a few cracked hinges, all intact, contents excellent. Books measure 6" x 3.75". An impressive collection of plays which include works of Shakespeare. Rarely found complete and intact. The first five volumes contain Shakespeare's plays, and the other volumes contain plays by Beaumont & Fletcher, Lee, Farquhar, Murphy, Cumberland, Jephson, O'Keeffe, Holcroft, and many others. One of the most comprehensive collections of the British drama. Provenance: Old labels of St. Paul's School to inside of front covers, later bookplates of Henry Marquand to endpapers. A very nice set for the fan of British theatre! Would make a nice addition to a collection. Great gift idea! (Inventory: Box 159) Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
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