The Guardian, A Farce

Garrick, David

Published by John Cawthorn, 5 Catherine St, The Strand, London, 1805

About this Item

"Adapted for theatrical representation as performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, regulated from the Prompt Book, by Permission of the Managers". Fifty pages absolutely original, beatifully bound in 3/4 brown calf leather, marbled boards (Image 2). 11 x 16 cms. Full page B & W frontispiece of Mr Murray as "Heartley" (see 1st image). Two interesting features here: 1. The back of the Frontispiece engraving has a contemporary ink inscription of several lines (Image 3, enhanced). Very diffiult to read, but possibly a five line poem (possibly Garrick writing? Why so carefully preserved?). There is also an interesting Advertisement by Garrick (see 4th Image, right). Also associated: 2. A framed original engraving of Garrick as Hamlet. This original (Image 5) taken from: "Illustration to Sayer and Smith's 'Dramatic Characters, or Different Portraits of the English Stage" (1769-1773). Etching and engraving, with some stipple. Print made by: Charles Grignion. Intermediary draughtsman: Johann Ludwig Fäsch. After: Benjamin Wilson & Published by: Robert Sayer & John Smith of Cheapside (See British Museum Catalogue entry Museum number Ee,3.102). The scan in Image 5 is a little defocussed, due to the glass frame offset. More information on request, with pleasure. Sold as a pair.

Seller Inventory # 006870

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Guardian, A Farce
• Publisher: John Cawthorn, 5 Catherine St, The Strand, London
• Publication Date: 1805
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Both First Editions
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antiquarian & Rarities
  • Georgian Books 1710-1830.
  • Art Poetry Music & Plays