Fenton, Elijah

Mariamne. A Tragedy

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for J. Tonson London 1726 Second Edition Acted at the Theatre Royal in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields. Engraved frontispiece by Vertue. Title printed in red and black. 8vo. [195 x 118 x 17 mm]. [ix], 12-104, [2] pp. Bound in contemporary red goatskin, the covers tooled in gilt with a fillet and floral roll border and a lozenge-shaped centrepiece composed of floral volutes. The spine divided into six panels with gilt compartments, lettered in the second, the others with a star and scolls, the edges of the boards tooled with a gilt roll, marbled endleaves, gilt edges. (Joints and corners slightly rubbed, small ink mark on the rear cover). With the Epilogue leaf and final blank. A few spots and a little light soiling, but a very good copy. The first edition is dated 1723. An immensely successful play which, according to Whinchop, was a major factor in the revival of the fortunes of Lincoln's Inn Fields theatre.

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• bookseller: George Bayntun (GREAT BRITAIN)