THE PLAYS OF PHILIP MASSINGER, IN FOUR VOLUMES, WITH NOTES CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY

Philip Massinger | W. Gifford [Notes]

Published by G. and W. Nicol, et al., London, 1813

About this Item

The advertisement for the Third Edition of Massinger s Plays has these encouraging words for the prospective purchaser: "In Lowndes Bibliographer s Manual, it is stated, speaking of Gifford s edition, that a more perfect edition of an old Poet than this has never been issued from the press."~~The large paper edition of Massinger s plays in lovely bindings by Morrell of London. The bindings are in speckled calf over tan polished linen, with gilt double rules at the edges; The flat spines have red morocco richly gilt number labels; rules in a greek key design; gilt decorations, and brown morocco title labels; marbled endpapers and all edges gilt. The joints are tender. A most handsome set.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE PLAYS OF PHILIP MASSINGER, IN FOUR VOLUMES, WITH NOTES CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY
• Publisher: G. and W. Nicol, et al., London
• Publication Date: 1813
• Binding: Three Quarters Leather
• Edition: Second Edition.
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