The Devil is an Ass. A Comedy. Acted in the YEAR 1616, By His Majesty's Servants

Published by Stationers' Syndycate, London, 1716

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London: Stationers' Syndycate, 1716. After Shakespeare, Ben Jonson (1572-1637) is considered the greatest Elizabethan playwright. First published in 1631. Here is an early printing of one of his comedies, printed one hundred years after its first performance. This is from the so-called "Booksellers' Edition," the work of a London syndicate of publishers. Early printings of Jonson's works are scarce to RARE. Disbound; removed from a larger volume [most likely the six-volume set from Walthoe], with leather remains on the spine The play is complete, consisting of the Title Page, Prologue, Dramatic Personae, then pages 253 to 361 of the original book. Very Good condition, with a clean text, lightly toned, with page ends browned. . Early Printing. Disbound. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Title
The Devil is an Ass. A Comedy. Acted in the YEAR 1616, By His Majesty's Servants
Author
Jonson, Ben [AKA Ben Johnson]
Publisher
Stationers' Syndycate, London
Publication year
1716
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Early Printing.
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18th Century Theatre

Quercus Rare Books

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Quercus Rare Books has been an online resource for readers and collectors since 1999. We seek to provide noteworthy books in the First Edition. Our main focus is Modern Literature, in particular the great Irish writers of the early 20th Century. We also specialize in Irish History and the Politics of Ireland's liberation. Other areas of interest are American History and significant works of the 18th-and 19th-century. Quercus is a Member of IOBA - the Independent Online Booksellers Association.

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