INCHBALD, Mrs.
The British Theatre; or, A Collection of Plays, which
are acted at The Theatres Royal, Drury Lane, Covent
Garden, and Haymarket. With biographical and critical
remarks, by Mrs Inchbald.
MRS INCHBALD'S BRITISH THEATRE
London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1808.
25 vols., small 8vo (6.5 x 4.25 inches). Full calf with
twin black labels. Gilt rules and blind floral tooling
to spines. Marbled endpapers. Neat ownership
inscription to first blank. Engraved plates throughout.
A very charming set in a classic Regency binding. This
collection of plays was selected by the writer, actress
and celebrated beauty, Elizabeth Inchbald, herself a
playwright of numerous farces.
£1480.00
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