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David Erskine Baker. Biographia Dramatica, or, A Companion to the Playhouse. London: Printed for Mess. Rivingtons [a... (Total: 2 Items)
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David Erskine Baker. Biographia Dramatica, or, A Companion to the Playhouse. London: Printed for Mess. Rivingtons [and seven others], 1782. From the Library of Glenn Ford."A New Edition, Carefully corrected; greatly enlarged; and continued from 1764-1782." Two octavo volumes.
Contemporary full speckled calf, smooth spines tooled in gilt, gilt red and green lettering pieces. Some minor wear to extremities, and upper joints starting, but boards still holding tight.
A lovely copy of this late eighteenth century reference that, according to the title-page, contains "Historical and Critical Memoirs, and Original Anecdotes, of British and Irish Dramatic Writers, from the Commencement of our Theatrical Exhibitions; amongst whom are some of the most celebrated Actors. Also An Alphabetical Account of their Works, the Dates when printed, and occasional Observations of their Merits." From the library of American film actor Glenn Ford, with his armorial bookplate.
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2008 October Grand Format Rare Books Auction #684 (go to Auction Home page)
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October, 2008
16th-18th
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