Vanbrugh John Cibber Colley (55 results)

Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

No Cover. Condition: Good. xii+ 106pp + frontispiece engraving (detached). No cover but rest all still well bound together. Over 200 years old but still in nice clean condition with just some light age staining. Some shadowing of engraving to title page.

Disbound. Condition: Poor. 159pp + 2 plates. No cover but all still well bound together. Interior in nice clean condition with just some aged staining to plates & end pages. No names or inscriptions. Complete. A good reading copy or for rebind.

play script, original wrappers, very good for age, engraving to title page.

Without front. plate, 3pp ads. Disbound. ESTC T46079.

Front. dated 1808. Disbound.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Collection of separately paginated dramatic works issued as Vol. 9 of Inchbald's's British Theatre, each play with its own title page and frontispiece; 12mo, in contemporary early nineteenth century half calf (somwhat worn with minor loss to extremities, early owners ink inscription to front pastedown). Occasional spotting and paper browning but overall a very good copy.

Condition: Very Good. Hardback. Single volume of 8 comedy plays collected from spearate volumes of The British Theatre. Bound together, each with frontis, in contemporary half-leather over marbled boards, rubbed and chipped but sound, a few pages slightly marked, otherwise very good.

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Fronts, title in red and black. Disbound. ESTC T29227.

Front. Disbound. Part of T42459 with separate titlepage, but signed as part of Vol. II of Plays written by Sir John Vanburgh.

Without the half title; outer leaves browned. Disbound. ESTC N39476.

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Disbound. Condition: Fair. 111, [3] p. 17 cm. Engraved frontispiece. Disbound. Engraving detached with small chips and tears. Last leaf coming loose. A few small ink marks, occasional stain. A "comic" tale of an abused wife, outrageous and controversial in its day.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Three plays bound together. Full Leather. Ex-library with numerals on spine, university library bookplate, cardholder, etc. Some separation along both spine edged but covers tight, internals nice, Good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed examination of the strategic and economic aspects of Rome's trade and commerce. The author explains how the deep economic and political interconnections of the Mediterranean region served as a crucial factor in Rome's rise to imperial power. This book explores the complex network of connections between the Republic's wealthy elite and the Roman government, shedding light on the ways in which Rome's political decisions were shaped by economic interests. The author also discusses how, as the Roman Empire grew and encompassed more territory, the government's economic policies were transformed in order to accommodate the new challenges presented by administering a vast and diverse empire. This book will appeal to anyone interested in understanding the economic foundations of the Roman Empire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a riveting account of the life and times of Sir Francis Wronghead, a wealthy but hapless country gentleman who ventures into the treacherous waters of London society. The author deftly weaves a tale of Sir Francis's misadventures and romantic entanglements, providing a glimpse into the social and political landscape of 18th-century England. The book explores themes of social mobility, the clash between urban and rural life, and the nature of true love. Through Sir Francis's mishaps, the author satirizes the pretensions of the upper classes and the folly of those who seek to rise above their station. Beyond its entertainment value, this book offers insights into the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of love. It reminds us that true happiness often lies not in material possessions or social status, but in the genuine connections we forge with others. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Disbound. With the 1808 Dramatis Personae at Drury Lane & Covent Garden.

Front., title in red & black. Disbound. ESTC T46070.

Front., title in red & black. Disbound. ESTC N63499; no UK copies.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. as it is acted at the Theatres-Royal by His Majesty's servants, later marbled boards, re-spined, frontispiece and decorations, red and black titlepage, feintly spotted, good. 97 pages including music.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating account of the lives and cultural significance of a group of 18th-century women who sought to expand the rigid gender roles of their contemporaries. It reveals the ways in which women navigated the social and cultural landscape of the time and propelled the feminist movement forward. The author explores the challenges they faced, the strategies they employed, and the lasting impact they had on society. The work provides a nuanced perspective on the struggles and triumphs of women throughout history, illuminating their often-overlooked roles in shaping the course of social and cultural change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Bound in 3/4 contemporary sheep over grey boards. Hardcover. Front board detached. Generally clean. Bookplate of R.B. Adam on front end page. 94, [2] pages, 18 cm.

3pp. final ads; corner torn from pp(7-8) affecting ornament, a few leaves shaved affecting running head, dusted. Disbound. ESTC T121930. FIRST EDITION.