Description
Tragedies by N[icholas] Rowe, Esq., in Two Volumes. London: Bernard Lintott, 1714. First collected edition. Two volume set. Later calf, gilt-stamped armorial device to front boards (also blindstamped to rear boards), all edges marbled, marbled endpapers. Collects the six plays Rowe had published to that point (Lady Jane Grey would be published in 1715). Each volume with title page followed by a page listing the plays in that volume. Each play has its own title page and frontispiece. The first five plays have title pages from publisher Jacob Tonson dated 1714. Volume I contains The Ambitious Stepmother (Third Edition, 95 pp.), The Fair Penitent (Second Edition, 72 pp.) and Tamerlane (Third Edition, 84 pp.). Volume II contains Ulysses (Second Edition, 96 pp.), The Royal Convert (Second Edition, 84 pp.), and The Tragedy of Jane Shore (Second Edition, published by Lintott in 1714, 70 pp). One leaf of ads from Lintott at end of volume II. Volumes measure roughly 6" x 3.75". Rubbing and wear to exterior, with leather flaking at the joints. Boards visibly warped. Modern bookplate to front pastedown of each volume. Some scattered foxing and toning to interiors. Offsetting from frontispieces to title pages. Shipped free in the US via Media Mail. Shipped outside the US at cost via eBay's International Shipping. Please contact me with questions.
David Bauer9
1st edition "My First Summer in the Sierra," by John Muir is as pictured & described! Came with bonus 1909 "Stickeen" advert! Book was bubble wrapped, placed in a plastic bag, bubble wrapped again, then swaddled in more bubble wrap! Fort Knox in a Box! Arrived quickly & safely. The book is gorgeous, and I believe unread since some of the deckled pages still retain their uncut folds! The tissue inserts are flawless! Thrilled to add to my growing John Muir collection! !!Seller Highly Recommended!!
user32754135
The price on this edition was more than fair, considering the book appears brand new. Some "flaws," such as they were, were noted in the ad, but they were hardly noticeable. I'm not sure I would have ever picked them out. So, it's nice to deal with a seller who makes note of everything, the way that Bill does. All in all, an excellent quality, FINE copy that was shipped quickly and packaged well. I WILL be purchasing more books from Bill in the future.
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