Description: Click here to see our other books! The Dramatic Works of Sir Robert Howard Sir Robert Howard 1722 J Tonson : London 6.5" by 4" [21], 22-380pp, [4] SUMMARY Five plays by the popular seventeenth century playwright and politician, Sir Robert Howard. Being the third edition of this work, in a contemporary calf binding. Early Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION With a portrait frontispiece of Howard. This work contains 'The Surprisal', 'The Committee', 'The Indian Queen', 'The Vestal Virgin' and 'The Duke of Lerma'. With a contemporary inscription to the title page at the edge. Howard's plays were extremely successful, some of his best works are to this volume. 'The Committee' a political comedy characterising the manners of the Commonwealth was one of his most popular. Critically, some preferred 'The Duke of Lerma'. John Dryden, Howard's brother-in-law co-wrote 'The Indian Queen' which is set at the courts of Peru and Mexico right before the Spanish invasion. A lovely pocket sized edition of these popular seventeenth century plays. CONDITION In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, rubbed to the boards, joints and spine. A small amount of loss to the leather at extremities due to rubbing. Several marks to boards. Crack to the head of front joint, resulting in the hinge being tender. Rear hinge is strained but firm. Contemporary inscription to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges with occasional scattered spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Sir Robert Howard
Binding: Leather
Fiction Subject: Plays, Theatre & Scripts
Non-Fiction Subject: None
Language: English
Year Printed: 1722
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 0.7500
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: J Tonson
Illustrator: None
Original/Reproduction: Original
