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Caractacus A Dramatic Poem Written on the Model of the Ancient Greek Tragedy By The Author of Elfrida
William Mason
1759
J Knapton and R and J Dodsley : London
10.5" by 8"
95pp
SUMMARY
The first edition of this dramatic poem, by William Mason, 'Caractacus'.
Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
The scarcer variant of the first edition with the press-figure '1' to the recto of M3 and '3' to the verso of M3.
Authorship is attributed to the 'author of Elfrida' which was Mason's first historical tragedy.
William Mason was an English divine, poet, author, editor and gardener.
Caractacus is a historical tragedy and was the basis of the libretti for an 18th century opera.
CONDITION
In a quarter calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear to the extremities and to the joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned. Loss to outer corner of final leaf, not affecting text. The odd spot throughout.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
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.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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