The Plays of Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Published by Macmillan and Co., Limited, London, 1908

About this Item

A collection of classic Sheridan plays, from the library of English film and stage actor, David Horne. The forth impression of this Macmillan Library of English Classics edition.In signed full calf binding by Bickers and Son, with gilt detailing, dentelles and marbled endpapers.This work contains eight prominent plays from Anglo-Irish playwright, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, including The Rivals, The Duenna and A Trip to Scarborough.From the library of David Horne, an English film and stage actor who has starred in many Hollywood titles such as 'Gentlemen's Agreement', 'The Mill on the Floss', and 'Goodbye Again'.He was generally seen portraying pompous, self-satisfied characters. Although he never managed to rise to the "star" level in his screen acting career, he was an indispensable character actor, and played many utility parts such as desk clerks, newspaper editors, police officials, lawyers and doctors.The bookplate to the front pastedown signals the book as a gift to Horne from one A. G. Radcliffe "on leaving Fonthill". In full calf binding signed by Bickers and Son. Externally, very smart. With slight sunning to the boards and fading to the spine leather. With minor shelf wear. Bookplate to the front pastedown dedicated to David E. A. Horne from A. G. Radcliffe. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 917Y39

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Plays of Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Publisher: Macmillan and Co., Limited, London

Publication Date: 1908

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book