GILLILAND, Thomas.: THE DRAMATIC MIRROR, containing the history of the stage from the earliest period to the present time; including a biographical and critical account of all the dramatic writers, from 1660. , London. C. Chapple, 1808.

To continue its title: "And also of the most distinguished performers from the days of Shakespeare to 1807; and a history of the country theatres in England, Ireland, and Scotland." Vol.1 only (of 2): the set embellished with seventeen elegant engravings comprising 4 views of theatres and 13 portraits. As this is Vol.1 only, there are 7: made up of 4 views of theatres, (interiors of Drury Lane, Little Theatre Haymarket, and Covent Garden; and an outside view of the King's Theatre), and 3 portraits (including the frontispiece of the Author). 630pp (lacking pp623-628). In its original gilt-dec.brown leather which is very badly worn with the upper board detached. Generally, contents good. (Book ref. 10893)  £50.00

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