Dramatic Sketches

A very scarce collection of four dramatic sketches written by Philippe de Rohan-Chabot, the first and only edition. The first and only edition of this very scarce work.A collection of four dramatic sketches by 'Sir Charles Rockingham'.This collection includes 'Mendoza', 'A Man-Servant', 'A Holiday; or, Mima and her Friends', and 'The Ball Next Door'.The sketches were written for private performance at Thomastown Castle, owned by the Vicomte de Chabot, an impressive castle which is now in ruins.Rockingham is the pseudonym of Philippe de Rohan-Chabot, the French Ambassador to the United Kingdom. In a quarter calf binding, rebacked with the original cloth boards restored, with renewed endpapers. Externally, the front board is working loose, and may detach with further handling. Institutional label to the head of the front board. New spine label. Light marks to the boards and spine. Spine is rubbed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Institutional label to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. The occasional institutional stamp to the text. Good Only.…