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Published by T. Waller. and R. Dodsley, London, 1741
Seller: Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A., New York, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Contemporary speckled calf, gilt-stamped lettering in red leather spine label; 8vo; pp. [16], 333, [19]. Front board and endpapers detached; spine dry and cracking. Aside from some very faint foxing here and there, text block is fine. An excellent candidate for rebinding. Uncommon.
Published by T. Waller and R. Dodsley, London, 1741
Seller: G. W. Stuart, Jr., ABAA(emeritus), Yuma, AZ, U.S.A.
Octavo, modern quarter morocco gilt, half title and title slightly foxed, some insignificant foxing here and there, else very fine. Riccoboni was one of the best known critics and commentators on the European theater. He has divided his work into sections which discourse on the characteristics of each country's theatrical writings. Italy, France, Spain, Germany, England, and the low countries are all treated, with subsequent chapters on both Greek and French tragedy. First edition. Because of the value of this item, extra postal insurance or registry fees may be required.
Published by Waller, London, 1741
First Edition
Leather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). First edition. The first English edition of this important treatise regarding European theatre in the eighteenth century. This is the first edition of the English translation of Riccoboni's classic work. Written by Luigi Riccoboni, an Italian actor and theatre writer. He was the director of the Comedie-Italienne in Paris from 1716-1731. The preface notes that Riccoboni visited 'all the stages in Europe' and that this work is a result of his researches. The translator notes 'from this short review I hope it will appear of what importance the stage is even in a political sense, in keeping alive that spirit which forms the true character of every people'. The translator to this work notes that this review of European stage may improve the theatre of Britain, which is why this translation has been made. With the engraved half title, and many headbands and tail pieces. With the bookshelf ticket of Pull Court Library, Worcestershire and the bookplate of Buchley Park Worcestershire to the front pastedown. Blind stamp to the front endpaper of Pull Court Library. Riccoboni has written several chapters on the theatre of France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and England. There are also chapters on Greek and French tragedy. A very smart copy of this important work. In a full calf binding. Rebacked, with original boards preserved and the spine laid down. Small worm holes to the joints. A few light marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front pastedown for the Pull Court Library and Buchley Park. Ribbon bookmark present. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed. book.
Published by T. Waller. and R. Dodsley
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. London: Printed for T. Waller, in the Temple; and R. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, 1741. 1st edition. Sm 8vo rebound in half leather with blue marbled boards, sprinkeled edges and gilt titled spine. [16], 33, [19] pgs. Very Good book. The corners and spine tips show very light wear. The joints and spine leather are a little worn, but remain quite nice. The book is tight and remains solidly bound. There is light to moderate toning and foxing on the endpapers and preliminary pages, though the majority of book remains mostly unaffected with only minimal age related discoloration. A wonderful copy! This book describes the history and development of theater in Europe, from ancient Greece to the 18th century. [theatre, theater, history, historical account, Europe, European] Inquire if you need further information.