Thomas J. Wise and the Pre-Restoration Drama: A Study in Theft and Sophistication

D. F. Foxon

Verlag: The Bibliographical Society, London, 1959

Beschreibung

A first edition of this insightful summary into the controversial theft committed by Thomas James Wise from plays stored at the British Museum. The first edition, in the publisher's original wraps.Illustrated with the physical evidence found from Thomas J. Wise's stolen leaves against the original sources.A fascinating summary of the context and evidence of Thomas James Wise's theft of leaves from early seventeenth century plays, which were found missing from the British Museum in 1956.The purpose of this work is stated to warn students and bibliographers of the potential made-up copies that stayed in rotation due to this incident, as well as the general warning of lack of authenticity that Wise had become known for. In the publisher's original wraps. Externally, very smart with slight sunning to the wraps and handling marks. Minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 907Y31

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Thomas J. Wise and the Pre-Restoration Drama...

Verlag: The Bibliographical Society, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1959

Einband: Paperback

Illustrator: Not stated

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book