Bidspirit auction | A very early book of

A very early book of plays as follows:, a, Orberrys Edition, A Bold Stroke for a Wife, a comedy, by Mrs Centlivre. The only edition existing which is faithfully marked with the stage business and stage directions, as it is performed at the Theatre Royal by: W. Oxberry, comedian 1819. Published for the proprietors, by: W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationers Court, Ludgate Street. C. Chapple, 66 Pall Mall. 65 pages. b, Orberrys Edition, The Road to Ruin, a comedy by T. Holcroft with prefatory remarks. The only edition existing which is faithfully marked with the stage business, and stage directions, as it is performed at the Theatre Royal by: W. Oxberry, comedian London. Published for the proprietors, by: W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationers Court, Ludgate Street. C. Chapple, 66 Pall Mall. 87 pages. c, The Beaux Stratagem, A comedy by: George Farquhar. The only edition existing which is faithfully marked with the stage business, and stage directions as it is performed at the Theatre Royal by: W. Oxberry, comedian, London. Published for the proprietors, by: W Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationers Court, Ludgate Street. C. Chapple, 66 Pall Mall. 74 pages. d, As You Like It, A comedy by W. Shakespeare. The only edition existing which is faithfully marked with the stage business, and stage directions as it is performed at the Theatre Royal by: W. Oxberry, comedian, London. Published for the proprietors, by: W Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationers Court, Ludgate Street. C. Chapple, 66 Pall Mall. 68 pages. e, King John, A historical by: William Shakespeare. The only edition existing which is faithfully marked with the stage business, and stage directions as it is performed at the Theatre Royal by: W. Oxberry, comedian, London. Published for the proprietors by W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationers Court, Ludgate Street. C. Chapple, 66 Pall Mall. 62 pages. Small piece missing from the top of pages 61/62 and the rear free marbled end paper. Worn leather boards. 4¼” x 7”. Spine defective and protected by tape. Front inner hinge broken. Rare book sold with all faults. From single vendor collection of Books, Music Scores, Theatre and Opera memorabilia Records. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW.