THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THOMAS SHADWELL [Five volumes]
London: The Fortune Press, 1927. Limited edition, 1290 copies. Octavo, Five volumes. In Fair plus condition. Ex-library with usual markings, including embossed stamp on title page (volume 1), surface tears on rear endpapers from removed library pocket and label. Spines are blue with gold print. Boards in blue cloth. Wear to spine caps and corners, toning to spine, peripheral toning, scratches, shelf wear. Text blocks have spotting to edges and endpapers, intermittent spine breaks. Illustrated: b&w and color frontispieces, b&w plates. CONTENTS: Vol. 1. Prefatory note. The text. Introduction. Chronology. Genealogical Table. A Sermon. The Sullen Lovers. The Royal Shepherdesse. The Humorists (cclxiv, 313 pages) — Vol. 2. The Miser. Epsom-Wells. The Tempest. Psyche (403 pages) — v. 3. The Libertine. The Virtuoso. Timon of Athens. A True Widow (frontispieces loose from binding; 415 pages) — Vol. 4. The Woman-Captain. The Lancashire Witches. The Squire of Alsatia. Bury-Fair (frontispieces loose from binding; 441 pages) — Vol. 5. The Amorous Bigotte. The Scowrers. The Volunteers. Poems, etc. Letters (uncut pages; 462 pages). Note: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Multi-volume column. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. More