1791-1799 20 Vols Collection of plays performed at THEATRE ROYAL London

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Collection of Plays Performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Covent Garden Between 1791 and 1799 In Twenty Volumes. Various 1791-1799 The Proprietors : London 6" by 3.5" 101, 128, 98, 93; 101, 99, 108, 108; 94, 99, 94, 128; 109, 106, 106, 100; 97, 106, 117, 92; 99, 103, 124, 90; 120, 84, 132, 87; 97, 106, 117, 92; 109, 106, 106, 100; 94, 99, 94, 128; 107, 99, 108, 108; 101, 128, 98, 93; 99, 103, 124, 90; 91,119, 88, 124; SUMMARY A collection of uniformly bound theatrical works all written as they were performed at the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, Covent Garden. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION Regulated from the prompt books by permission of the managers, boasting a range of genres such as comedies, tragedies and comic opera's. Performed over the 1790's, many of the performances would have been performed in the larger 'new' Drury Lane. The theatre was in need of updating by the end of the 18th century, and was demolished in 1791. The third theatre was designed by Henry Holland and opened on 12 March 1794. Plays such as 'The Recruiting Officer' by George Farquhar and Theodosius, or The Force of Love by Nathaniel Lee would have been performed at the temporary King's Theatre, in the Haymarket. Featuring a frontispiece and engraved title page to each play. Frequent playwrights include Beaumount and Fletcher, Isaac Bickerstaff, N. Rowe and Colley Cibber who was one of the directors of the 'new' larger theatre. Includes a copy of 'The Beggars Opera' By John Gay, and 'A School for Wives adapted' by Hugh Kelly. CONDITION In speckled calf bindings. Externally, rather rubbed with shelfwear to the head and tail of spines and extremities. Many spines are cracked, with strained hinges and joints. Six of the volumes have boards held by the cords only, and seven have detached boards. Internally, generally firmly bound although 'The Country Lasses' has last leaves absent. 'The Morning Bride', 'Oroonoko', 'The West Indian' and 'King Charles I' has some marginal tide marks. Pages are generally bright with light scattered spotting. Armorial bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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