Lot 374
  • 374

[Fletcher, John and Francis Beaumont]

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • The Tragedy of Thierry King of France, and his Brother Theodoret. London: Printed [by N. Okes] for Thomas Walkley, 1621
  • paper
4to (7 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.; 180 x 130 mm). Initial blank leaf, title-page with woodcut ornament, woodcut headpiece; some light browning and marginal spotting. Red morocco gilt, by Sangorskie & Sutcliffe.

Provenance

Gabriel Harrison (1818-1902, with his ms. ex libris on title: "Gabriel Harrison, Park Theatre, Brooklyn") — Long Island Historical Society. acquisition: Seven Gables

Literature

STC 11074; ESTC S102375; Greg 368; Pforzheimer 373

Condition

some light browning and marginal spotting.
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Catalogue Note

First edition. Very rare with the initial blank leaf.