Memoirs of Richard Cumberland. Written By Himself. Containing An Account of His Life and Writings, Interspersed With Anecdotes and Characters of Several of the Most Distinguished Persons of His Time, With Whom He Has Had Intercourse and Connexion

Richard Cumberland

Verlag: Lackington, Allen and Co, London, 1806

Beschreibung

A autobiographical work of Richard Cumberland with an exploration of his life and career as a dramatist. A scarce work. With the bookplate of Hope Bart. of Craig Hall to the front pastedown. There were two Baronet's of Craighall contemporary to the time of publication, those being Sir Archibald Hope and Sir Thomas Hope. It is not clear whose bookplate this is. Richard Cumberland was 18th century dramatist. This edition features numerous anecdotes and characters of numerous distinguished persons of his time, with whom he had a connection. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and three additional plates throughout the volume. Rebacked, in a full calf binding. Externally generally smart, with rubbing to the boards and extremities. Light spot and age toning to the front and rear pastedown and endpapers. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Offsetting to the title page. Light cockling to the pages, heavier to the endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Page are clean with the occasional handling mark. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 628C9

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Memoirs of Richard Cumberland. Written By ...

Verlag: Lackington, Allen and Co, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1806

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Unamed

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book