The Dramatic Works Of Thomas Dekker in Four Volumes
Edited by Fredson Bowers
Ref. 117646
Published By: Cambridge University Press see description (London)
Hardbacks. All four volumes have dustjackets which although toned to the spines and extremities are in good condition. The original bright red cloth boards are in excellent condition with the gilt titles to the spines still bright. There is a previous owner's neat inscription to the front free endpaper of the first volume. The pages are lightly toned although very clean throughout. Volume I, 1962 reprint contains Sir Thomas More: Dekker's Addition, The Shoemaker's Holiday, Old Fortunatus, Patient Grissil, Satiromastix, Sir Thomas Wyatt, pp. xvii + 469. Volume II, 1964 reprint contains The Honest Whore, Parts I & II, The Magnificent Entertainment, Westward Ho, Northward Ho, The Whore Of Babylon, pp. vii + 590. Volume III, 1966 reprint contains The Roaring Girl, If This Be Not A Good Play, The Devil Is In It, Troia-Nova Triumphans, Match Me In London, The Virgin Martyr, The Witch Of Edmonton, The Wonder of Kingdom, pp. 649. Volume IV, 1961, The Sun's Darling, Bitannia's Honour, London's Tempe, Lust's Dominion, the Noble Spanish Soldier, The Welsh Ambassador. Overall a superb set.
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good +
Size: 8vo
Binding: Hardback