The Rivals
by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Good Only
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
£150.00£135.00
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: White and Allen, 1889 . Leather. Good Only. 14.5" by 12". Frank M. Gregory. A beautifully illustrated limited edition of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy of manners, illustrated by Frank M. Gregory, and signed by the publisher. Number sixty-six of one-hundred and fifty limited edition copies produced, signed by the publisher, 'White & Allen'.Illustrated with four full colour aquarelles, and thirty-eight further plates and head and tail pieces. Collated, complete.These illustrations are the work of American artist Frank M. Gregory.In a full crushed morocco binding, with silk doublures. Front board detached.A delightful edition of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 1775 comedy of manners in five acts, the first play he penned while living as a newlywed in Bath, where the play is set. In a full crushed morocco binding, with extensive gilt detailing. Front board detached, but present. Rear joint starting, with board somewhat tenderly held. Rubbing to back strip raised bands and head and tail, and to board perimeters. Bright silk doublures. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Good Only
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 901F16
- Title
- The Rivals
- Author
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan
- Illustrator
- Frank M. Gregory
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Only
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- White and Allen
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1889
- Size
- 14.5" by 12"
- Keywords
- the rivals Frank M. Gregory white & allen Frank M. Gregory
Terms of Sale
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Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
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Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.