Description
Bell’s Edition of 5 British operas (The Maid of the Mill, Love in a Village, The Jovial Crew, The Accomplished Maid, and Lionel and Clarissa). Printed in London by John Bell. 1781, 7” x 4.5”, full leather hardcover. In god condition, with minor rubbing and wear to boards, primarily along edges and corners. Minor loss to heel of spine. Hinges remain in good condition and text block is bound well. Plays preceded with full-page, black-and-white illustrations of some featured actors and actresses. Light marginalia and markings at front and back of book. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce collection of late 18th Century British plays, nicely preserved with accompanying illustrations. COLL1781BDFS-1023-aj0529
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The shipping was fast and the book was extremely well packaged. The book itself is exactly as pictured and although rare books are expected to be expensive, I was able to get a small discount that at least covered the shipping. I'm happy with my purchase, so I can say that it was a good value. I love to find old relics that kind of come full circle to find their home. Welcome home to this little gem in the form of a small book. I will take very good care of you! I highly recommend this seller.
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Just picked up my package from Robin Rare Books and let me start by saying WOW!!! Book as advertised for sure. the value of the book certainly dictated some care in shipping but never did I think to this extent. The packaging was incredible. bigger box than needed at first thought but after opening based on the care and multiple layers of packing It would have survived a Tank rolling over it. Very grateful for you listing and working with me on the book, true piece of history I will cherish
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