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with 2 engraved plates and 4 text illustrations. First Critical Edition of Ruggle's Classic Legal Satire Ruggle, George [1675-1622]. Hawkins, John Sidney, Editor. Ignoramus, Comoedia; Scriptore Georgio Ruggle, A.M. Aulae Clarensis, Apud Cantabrigienses, Olim Socio; Nunc Denuo in Lucem Edita cum Notis Historicis et Criticis; Quibus Insuper Praeponitur Vita Auctoris, et Subjicitur Glossarium Vocabula Forensia Dilucide Exponens: Accurante Johanne Sidneio Hawkins, Arm. London: Prostat Venalis Apud T. Payne et Filium, 1787. vii, cxxii, [2], 319, [1] pp. Copperplate frontispiece. 2 woodcut plates, 4 woodcut text illustrations. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5"). Later buckram, gilt title and library name to spine, endpapers renewed, edges of text block green. Light soiling and shelfwear, spine darkened, library bookplate and small circular sticker to front pastedown. Light toning to interior, occasional light foxing, ink library stamp to title page and several other leaves. $150. * The first critical edition of the work that coined the term "ignoramus." With extensive notes (the first 122 pages) in English, a life of Ruggle, commentary explaining the jokes and a 60-page glossary, in parallel columns, of legal terms. Text of the play in Latin. Ruggles's classic acerbic satire of the English bench and bar was written in Latin and first performed in 1615. Designed to ridicule the language of the common law and the dullness of lawyers, the play is based on events relating to a legal dispute between the vice-chancellor of Cambridge University and the mayor of Cambridge. The lawyers who were the subject of the play's satire did not enjoy the work; Sir Edward Coke, the Lord Chief Justice, believed that he was a target of some of the barbs. The play provoked a quarrel between academics and lawyers. The lawyers responded with satirical poems and ballads, which inspired responses by the academics, to create a passionate controversy. Along with its introduction of the term "ignoramus," Ruggle's play even had an influence in the reform of legal language in England. English Short-Title Catalogue T154171. Seller Inventory # 75591
Title: Ignoramus, Comoedia; Scriptore Georgio Ruggle
Publication Date: 1787
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: with 2 engraved plates and 4 text illustrations
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 470. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1787 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: Latin Pages: 470. Seller Inventory # LB100155331594
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Seller: John Price Antiquarian Books, ABA, ILAB, LONDON, United Kingdom
8vo (in 4s), 215 x 123 mms., pp. viii, cxxii,[2], 319 [320 errata], engraved frontispiece and two other engraved plates, contemporary polished tree calf, gilt border on covers, spine ornately gilt in compartments to a flower motif, red leather label; front joint slightly cracked, top and base of spine slightly chipped. Ignoramus was first performed in Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1615 and first printed in 1630; Ruggle (1575 - 1622) wrote other English comedies, but this one was his most successful and continued to be performed up to the end of the 18th century. The play, which apparently lasted five hours when first performed, is a satire on lawyers and is modelled on an Italian comedy, La Trappolaria (1596) by Giambattista della Porta, itself modelled on Plautus. Hawkins' critical edition is a model of 18th century editing and annotation, explaining all the legal jokes. "Scenes from it (edited and produced by David Money, directed by Cressida Ryan) were performed in Latin at Peterhouse Theatre, Cambridge, on 3 August 2000, as part of the congress of the International Association for Neo-Latin Studies. This version was revived in February 2002" (ODNB). Seller Inventory # 7486
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Very good copy in bound in contemporary full leather. Gilt-blocked red leather label to spine with raised bands. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of Sir Roger Johnson with his bookplate. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 319 pages; Physical description: viii, cxxii, [2], 319, [1] p. , [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 22 cm. (8vo). Subjects: Romance drama - Great Britain - Early works to 1800. Notes: With engraved frontispiece (plate). Partly based on 'La trappolaria' by Giambattista della Porta. Referenced by: ESTC, T154171. Language: Latin. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 199289
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition. Very good copy in bound in contemporary full leather. Gilt-blocked red leather label to spine with raised bands. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of Sir Roger Johnson with his bookplate. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 319 pages; Physical description: viii, cxxii, [2], 319, [1] p. , [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 22 cm. (8vo). Subjects: Romance drama - Great Britain - Early works to 1800. Notes: With engraved frontispiece (plate). Partly based on 'La trappolaria' by Giambattista della Porta. Referenced by: ESTC, T154171. Language: Latin. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 199289
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