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1812

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; Among Whom Are Some of the Most Celebrated Actors: Also an Alphabetical Account, and Chronological Lists, of Their Works, the Dates When Printed, and Observations on Their Merits: Together With an Introductory View of the Rise and Progress of the British Stage. 

Originally Compiled, to the Year 1764, by David Erskine Baker. 

Continues Thence to 1782, by Isaac Reed. 

And Brought Down to the End of November 1811, With Very Considerable Additions and Improvements Throughout, by Stephen Jones

Two volumes of a three-volume set

(Vol I.—Part I. and Volume II only)

Rare Antique Books ~ Contemporary Leather Binding

Publisher:

London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. et al, 1812.

Features:

First Edition Thus (with expanded and updated text).

Measures 8.2 x 5.4 inches.

Calf-leather spine and corners, marbled paper over boards, and gold-gilt rules, lettering, and decorative tooling.

Speckled textblock edges.

384 and 404 pages.

Condition:

Very Good –.

The covers are worn but solid and handsome. The leather on the front hinge is partly split. The textblocks are square and solid. The pages are very clean and bright with occasional minor foxing. Small tear or corner crease to only a few pages. Pencil name to the first blank page of both volumes. No other writing or marking.