1763 The Jealous Wife A Comedy George Colman Third Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Jealous Wife: A Comedy George Colman 1763 J. Newbery; T. Becket et al. : London 8.5" by 5.5" [9], 2-100 [4]pp SUMMARY A beautifully bound copy of the third edition of eighteenth century dramatist George Colman's humorous play. Early Edition,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The third edition of George Colman the Elder's humorous play, first published in 1761.First performed in 1761, and running for nineteen performances in its first season, Colman's play has been noted as indebted to Henry Fielding's 'Tom Jones' for a number of its characters and scenes.David Garrick has been recognised as helping Colman to work on the draft of this play, and cut down its length.ESTC Citation No. T29055With an advertisement leaf to the rear.With the bookplate of lawyer and book collector David Stather to the front pastedown. CONDITION Rebound in half calf, with marbled paper covered boards and endpapers renewed. Externally, a touch faded to spine, otherwise fine. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Light discolouration to perimeters of title page, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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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