Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of Mr. Thomas Otway Thomas Otway 1717-1718 J.T.; W. Mears, J. Brown and F. Clay : London 7" by 4.5" [19], 3-394 [2]; 396pp SUMMARY A scarce early eighteenth century edition of the works of dramatist Thomas Otway, including his plays, poems, and love-letters. Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A scarce two volume edition of the works of Restoration era dramatist Thomas Otway.In smart full calf bindings. With a general title page to the start of volume I, a further title page for each volume, and title pages for each play.Volume I features six plays, while volume II contains four plays, alongside 'poems upon several occasions'. Volume II also features Otway's best known drama, 'Venice Preserv'd, or A Plot Discover'd'.ESTC N25869Volume I is dated 1718, and vol. II dated 1717, as called for.With ink inscriptions to the front pastedown of each volume, and front free endpaper of volume I. Pencil notations to volume II rear free endpaper.A smart and scarce set. CONDITION In full panelled calf bindings. Light rubbing to back strip tails and joints. Head and tail of volume I front joint starting, but firmly held. Head of volume II front joint starting, and firmly held. Contemporary inscriptions to each front pastedown, and to the front free endpaper of volume I. Pencil inscriptions to rear free endpaper of volume II. Minor worming to fore edge of first 192 pages of volume I, including to front pastedown and free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, but generally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Thomas Otway
Publisher: J.T.; W. Mears, J. Brown and F. Clay
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Plays, Theatre & Scripts
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1717
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 1.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
