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

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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. Seller Inventory # 291588

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE PLAYS OF PHILIP MASSINGER, IN FOUR ...

Publisher: G. and W. Nicol, et al., London

Publication Date: 1813

Binding: Three Quarters Leather

Edition: Second Edition.