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Fielding, nine plays by Henry Fielding ( The universal gallant , Pasquin , The historical register for the year 1736 , Eurydice , Eurydice hiss d , Tumble-down Dick , Miss Lucy in town , The wedding-day , The fathers ), in one volume, published in the famous Strahan edition of Fielding s works, 1783, London: W. Strahan, First Edition thus. Volumes IV of the Works . Please note that this volume, together with the three volumes from the same edition, advertised separately, contains Fielding s major plays. He was the major, and mostly successful, playwright of his time. Description of the plays published in these four volumes may easily be found on the internet. In temporary full, very worn mottled calf leather binding, in-12 (11 cm x 17,5 cm), holding firm. Interior in very good condition, very little spotting. Frontispice copper-engraved after Michael Rooker. Former owner s (discrete) signature. Full mottled calf leather binding, very worn close to the edges as if it had been dried or rubbed down close to the boards, gilt titles and ornaments largely worn away. While holding, front hinge gives signs of incipient splitting (see photograph), without yet affecting the solidity of the binding. All pages holding. If handled reasonably gently, may hold for another two centuries… The pages are nicely cream-coloured and fresh. Despite its defects, this is a very attractive copy when opened, offered at a low price. A period piece, containing some of the main plays that made Fielding famous in his time. Of great interest and at an attractive price. Numerous photographs available upon request. Total weight 0,450 kgs. Seller Inventory # ABE-1723648787033
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Title: Plays
Publisher: Strahan
Publication Date: 1783
Binding: Couverture rigide
Condition: Satisfaisant
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