London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1940. Very Good condition in a Near Fine dust jacket (price clipped). NO chips. NO tears. The jacket is protected by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve. Rear cover a little bumped. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. 1940. First Edition. With illustrations. Reprinted here for the first time are 42 inaccessible 17th century prologues and epilogues with biographical and bibliographical notes, proof of authorship, interpretive backgrounds, and variant readings. Many were first presented on the Restoration stage by actors who stepped outside the play to speak directly to the audience. Because they were usually published as folio half sheets, separately from the plays, few have survived in significant numbers. An important contribution to the history of drama, poetry, oratory, printing, and 17th century taste. Bound in the original brown cloth, stamped in bright gold. Complete with dust jacket.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. 403pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Bookseller: About Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 024446
Title: Rare Prologues and Epilogues, 1642-1700
Author: Wiley, Autrey Nell
Illustrator: NOT a library discard
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good condition
Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1940
Bookseller catalogs: Drama / Theater;
Size: 8vo. 403pp

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