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Taming of the Shrew
by SHAKESPEARE, William
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for C. Bathurst.., 1786. or Catherine and Petruchio. A Comedy. Altered from Shakespeare, by David Garrick, Esq. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Gardens. London: Printed for C. Bathurst..., 1786.
[with]
MOORE, Edward. The Gamester, A Tragedy of Five Acts. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: Printed for S. Bladon...,1789.
[with]
SOUTHERN, Thomas. HOPKINS, Mr. Isabella; or the Fatal Marriage. A Tragedy, Altered by Southern. Distinguishing Also the Variations of the Theatre, As Performed at the Drury-Lane. Regulated from the Prompt-Book, by Permission of the Managers. London: Printed for John Bell, 1780.
[with]
MURPHY, Arthur. The Grecian Daughter. A Tragedy. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: Printed for T. Lowndes..., 1777.
[with]
ROWE, Nicholas. The Fair Penitent, A Tragedy; Of Five Acts. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: Printed for T. Lowndes..., 1790.
[with]
ROWE, Nicholas. Jane Shore. A Tragedy of Five Acts. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: Printed for T. Lowndes..., 1791.
Six plays bound together. Octavo (6 3/4 x 4 inches; 172 x 100 mm). 34, [2, ads]; 70, [2, ads]; 53, [1, blank]; 64, [2], [5, ads], [1, blank]; 55, [1, ads]; 51, [1] pp.
Full speckled calf. Spine with red calf spine label, lettered in gilt. Spine ruled in gilt. Board edges tooled in blind. Edges speckled blue. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Occasional minor paper flaw and toning. Page 45 of The Fair Penitent torn along the bottom and fore-edge margin trimmed close, slightly affecting text. Page 19 of Jane Shore with a corner torn, just barely affecting page number. Overall a very good copy in nice condition.
HBS 68005.
$750.
[with]
MOORE, Edward. The Gamester, A Tragedy of Five Acts. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: Printed for S. Bladon...,1789.
[with]
SOUTHERN, Thomas. HOPKINS, Mr. Isabella; or the Fatal Marriage. A Tragedy, Altered by Southern. Distinguishing Also the Variations of the Theatre, As Performed at the Drury-Lane. Regulated from the Prompt-Book, by Permission of the Managers. London: Printed for John Bell, 1780.
[with]
MURPHY, Arthur. The Grecian Daughter. A Tragedy. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: Printed for T. Lowndes..., 1777.
[with]
ROWE, Nicholas. The Fair Penitent, A Tragedy; Of Five Acts. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: Printed for T. Lowndes..., 1790.
[with]
ROWE, Nicholas. Jane Shore. A Tragedy of Five Acts. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's Book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: Printed for T. Lowndes..., 1791.
Six plays bound together. Octavo (6 3/4 x 4 inches; 172 x 100 mm). 34, [2, ads]; 70, [2, ads]; 53, [1, blank]; 64, [2], [5, ads], [1, blank]; 55, [1, ads]; 51, [1] pp.
Full speckled calf. Spine with red calf spine label, lettered in gilt. Spine ruled in gilt. Board edges tooled in blind. Edges speckled blue. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Occasional minor paper flaw and toning. Page 45 of The Fair Penitent torn along the bottom and fore-edge margin trimmed close, slightly affecting text. Page 19 of Jane Shore with a corner torn, just barely affecting page number. Overall a very good copy in nice condition.
HBS 68005.
$750.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Heritage Book Shop, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 68005
- Title
- Taming of the Shrew
- Author
- SHAKESPEARE, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed for C. Bathurst..
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1786
- Keywords
- Plays
Terms of Sale
Heritage Book Shop, LLC
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About the Seller
Heritage Book Shop, LLC
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Beverly Hills, California
About Heritage Book Shop, LLC
Owned and operated by Ben Weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, Heritage Book Shop\'s inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. Heritage Book Shop serves a clientele base consisting of private collectors as well as esteemed public institutions. We take great pride in the dedication we offer our clients. Whether you are building a first-rate collection of a favorite author or an extensive library, we look forward to offering the experience of our knowledgeable and helpful staff.
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