Camilla. An Opera. As it is perform'd at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's servants. [Restoration Play Quarto translation of Neapolitan opera: Il trionfo di Camilla]
by Peter Motteux, Mr Northman, Owen M Swinny, Silvio Stampiglia
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Jacob Tonson, 1706. Very Good. A Restoration era play quarto from a collection compiled by the financier and book collector, Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid (1778-1859) and rebound by 'T Connolly' of Dublin. [6] pp38 [2], collated and complete as per the English Short Title Catalogue. Bound in half vellum over attractive marbled boards with black Morocco label with gilt lettering, red edges, last quarter of the 19th century, binder's ticket of 'T Connolly, 10 Up. Ormond Quay, Dublin'. In very good condition, the pages are browned with a tiny burn hole to the Epilogue and worm holes to the last few pages. Stab sewing holes visible. An old tick has been added to the title page along with occasional markings in red crayon to the dedication to Lady Wharton and the margins of the text. This opera libretto was translated by Peter Motteux and put into verse by 'Mr. Northman' from 'Il trionfo di Camilla' of Silvio Stampiglia, which was performed and published in Naples in 1696.Editor's dedication signed: Owen Swiny. Printed without the music by Giovanni Bononcini. An attractive copy which comes from an extensive Irish collection of quarto plays. Very Good Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item 1706
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- Bookseller
- Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4718
- Title
- Camilla. An Opera. As it is perform'd at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's servants. [Restoration Play Quarto translation of Neapolitan opera: Il trionfo di Camilla]
- Author
- Peter Motteux, Mr Northman, Owen M Swinny, Silvio Stampiglia
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Jacob Tonson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1706
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
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- Morocco
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