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 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Titre

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

�diteur

Stationers' Syndycate, London

Date de parution

1716

Reliure

Paperback

�dition

Early Printing.

�tat de l'article

Very Good

�tat de la jaquette

No Jacket

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18th Century Theatre

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