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Click here to see our other books! The Mourning Bride Venice Preserv'd The Revenge The Orphan Cato The Fair Penitent Tamerlane William Congreve; Thomas Otway; Edward Young; Joseph Addison; Nicholas Rowe 1735-48 J. and R. Tonson; W. Feales; J. Cooper; C. Hitch; H. Lintot; et al : London 6.5" by 4" 71, [1], 84, 71, [1], 83, [1], 82, [2], 82, [2], [10], 70, [2pp] SUMMARY Seven tragic English plays bound in one volume, brilliant examples of the genre as it flourished in Restoration theatre. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION A selection of seven tragedies bound in one volume. This volume offers a brilliant insight into Restoration tragedy, looking at the genre as it flourished and developed, with examples of the plays of great writers. 'The Mourning Bride' by William Congreve, published in 1742. ESTC citation number T14325. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Stamp of Potier to the reverse of the title page. 'Venice Preserv'd' by Thomas Otway, published in 1748. ESTC citation number T50675. 'The Revenge' by Edward Young, published in 1735. ESTC citation number N61560. Page 12 is misnumbered 24. Illustrated with a frontispiece. 'The Orphan' by Thomas Otway, published in 1746. ESTC citation number T43471. Illustrated with a frontispiece. 'Cato' by Joseph Addison, published in 1744. ESTC citation number T28916. Illustrated with a frontispiece. 'The Fair Penitent' by Nicholas Rowe, published in 1747. ESTC citation number N18382. Illustrated with a frontispiece. 'Tamerlane' by Nicholas Rowe, published in 1744. ESTC citation number T49860. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Collated, each play is complete. CONDITION In a full mottled calf binding. Externally, smart. Very light rubbing to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the occasional spot. Stamp to the reverse of the title of 'The Mourning Bride', prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title. 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. 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